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Anchor Bay

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Michigan, United States

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Channel catfish

36 in · 25 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Anchor Bay is a lake located in Macomb County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Clair County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Rock bass.

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42°38′48.5″N 82°45′29″W
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Fishing regulations at Anchor Bay, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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3.1 miles away

Mount Clemens

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Richmond

11.2 miles away

Fraser

12.3 miles away

St. Clair Shores

12.8 miles away

Roseville

13.2 miles away

Marine City

13.8 miles away

Sterling Heights

14.6 miles away

Armada

14.9 miles away

Eastpointe

15.8 miles away

Grosse Pointe Woods

16.2 miles away

Romeo

16.6 miles away

Harper Woods

16.8 miles away

Warren

17.3 miles away

St. Clair

18.3 miles away

Rochester

18.6 miles away

Madison Heights

20.0 miles away

Troy

20.2 miles away

Rochester Hills

20.3 miles away

Clawson

21.4 miles away

St. Clair

22.8 miles away

Almont

23.8 miles away

Emmett

23.9 miles away

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FAQ about Anchor Bay fishing

Anchor Bay is a lake located in Macomb County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Clair County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42°38′48.5″N 82°45′29″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Anchor Bay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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