Fishing

Today, the AuGres River and Saginaw Bay are known as a fisherman’s paradise. AuGres is known as the “Perch Capitol of Michigan”. Perch can be caught year round in both the river and the bay. Walleye is also found in the AuGres area. There are annual fishing tournaments hosted in AuGres for both walleye and bass. Access to the river and bay is provided by a state-owned launch facility at the river mouth.

Those who prefer to fish from shore will find access along the pier heads at the state-owned launching facility. On the East Branch of the AuGres River is the Singing Bridge. A public site there allows shore access for fishermen. The AuGres River has a DNA Harbor of Refuge and the AuGres City Park and Campground – right on the river!

Summer activities include a walleye tournament and a Venetian Festival, featuring an after dark lighted boat parade. In season, mushrooms and wild berries abound in the nearby state forests; hunting of many species of animals in season – from ducks to bucks – is also a popular pastime.