Recreational Activities
The Saginaw River is popular with recreational boaters and fishermen. It 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. The Saginaw Bay Yacht Club is located near the mouth of the Saginaw River.
Hundreds of thousands flock to its banks for annual festivals such as the River Roar speed boat races, Tall Ship Celebrations and two of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest. In 2012, the largest ever fireworks display in Michigan will be hosted on the Saginaw River in Bay City, with 50,000 mortars, and lasting 50 minutes, in honor of the Bay City Fireworks Festival's 50th anniversary.
A three-mile, hard-surfaced RiverWalk that is great for hiking, biking or just easy strolls is featured along the riverbanks in downtown Saginaw and Bay City.
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