Saginaw

The Saginaw River is a 22-mile-long river in the state of Michigan. It is formed by the confluence of the Tittabawassee and Shaiwassee rivers southeast of Saginaw. It flows northward into the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron just northeast of Bay City.

The river is an important shipping route for Mid-Michigan, passing through the cities of Saginaw and Bay City. It is one of Michigan’s few inland navigable rivers.

Recreational Activities

The Saginaw River is popular with recreational boaters and fishermen.

The Saginaw River and Bay City is home to the annual Shiver on the River walleye ice fishing contest. Each winter, trophy-sized fish are taken through the ice and again early in the spring. A three-mile, hard-surfaced riverwalk that is great for hiking, biking or just easy strolls is featured along the riverbanks in downtown Bay City.

In Bay City, tens of thousands flock to its banks for annual festivals such as the River Roar speed boat races^[1] and one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest. The 4th of July celebrations encompass an entire weekend of events.^[2] The Saginaw Bay Yacht Club is located near the mouth of the Saginaw river.