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Saginaw Bay

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Michigan, United States

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Northern pike

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Walleye

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Eyetail bowfin

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Saginaw Bay is a lake located in Bay County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Arenac County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike.

Location

43°47′42.7″N 83°40′39.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Saginaw Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Saginaw 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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Cities nearby

Sebewaing

12.2 miles away

Unionville

14.3 miles away

Pinconning

14.9 miles away

Bay Port

15.4 miles away

Au Gres

17.2 miles away

Bay City

17.6 miles away

Fairgrove

19.9 miles away

Owendale

21.0 miles away

Caseville

22.5 miles away

Sterling

23.6 miles away

Reese

23.7 miles away

Turner

24.6 miles away

Freeland

28.9 miles away

Saginaw

29.3 miles away

Vassar

29.7 miles away

Frankenmuth

32.1 miles away

Tawas City

33.5 miles away

Bad Axe

33.9 miles away

Mayville

35.6 miles away

Millington

36.5 miles away

Port Austin

38.1 miles away

Birch Run

38.1 miles away

Clifford

41.5 miles away

North Branch

46.1 miles away

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FAQ about Saginaw Bay fishing

📍 Where is Saginaw Bay located?
Saginaw Bay is a lake located in Bay County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Arenac County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
43°47′42.7″N 83°40′39.1″W
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🎣 Where on Saginaw Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Saginaw 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.
🐟 What species are in Saginaw Bay?
The most common species in Saginaw Bay are:
  • Largemouth bass - 227 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 396 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 142 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Saginaw Bay fishing reports?
The latest Saginaw Bay fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Saginaw Bay?

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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