Kettle Point – Lake Huron

About this water

A distinctive rocky stretch of Lake Huron shoreline known as a float-fishing spot for smallmouth bass in clear water.

Rocky Lake Huron shoreline named for its unique kettle-shaped concretion rocks. Clear water with shallow rock shelves. FMZ 13.

FMZ 13 regulations — Lake Huron — main basin

The Ontario waters of Lake Huron's main basin. Its western edge follows the United States border south to the St. Clair River; it edges the south shore of Manitoulin Island and the west coast of the Bruce Peninsula south to the St. Clair River. The boundary extends across river mouths in most cases.

• Chinook / coho salmon: open all year on Huron; check tributary sanctuaries.
• Rainbow trout (steelhead): tributaries typically Sept – Dec 31 & Apr 1 – May 15.
• Walleye: 1st Sat in May – Nov 15 on many waters; S-4/C-2.

Zone check: FMZ 13 set by review — Great Lakes water body: Lake Huron shore, harbour or tributary below the first barrier. Coordinate falls on the land side of the mapped boundary, so the zone is set from the water actually fished. Reviewed 2026-08-12.

Summary only — always confirm current seasons and limits on the Ontario MNRF FMZ 13 page before your trip.

Seasonal availability

Open-season windows for the species found at Kettle Point – Lake Huron, taken from the FMZ 13 regulation summary. Green months are within a published open season — they are not a prediction of how well fish will bite.

No FMZ 13 season line published in our summary for: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch. Check the official page before keeping these species.

Summary only, and seasons change annually. Confirm dates on the Ontario MNRF FMZ 13 page before your trip.

Fishing tips

• Saugeen and Maitland rivers offer some of Ontario's best steelhead drifting.
• Sauble surf produces walleye at dusk in summer — try shallow-running crankbaits.
• Clear Huron water calls for natural crayfish colours and long casts. Calm mornings are far more productive than windy afternoons here.
• Access: Limited public and roadside access; respect First Nation land and posted signage.

Gear setup

Setup:

Medium spinning for smallmouth

Rod:

7' medium spinning rod

Reel:

Size 2500 spinning reel

Line:

10 lb braid with 8 lb fluorocarbon leader

Best bait:

Crayfish, Minnows

Best lures:

Tube jig, Ned rig, Jerkbait, Topwater walking bait