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Eastern St. Clair County Area of Interest fish sampling

Eastern St. Clair County Area of Interest fish sampling

As of September 2025, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has collected or plans to collect the following fish samples from the MPART Eastern St. Clair County Area of Interest.

The fillets have been or will be analyzed for PFAS and other contaminants. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is evaluating the results for the "Eat Safe Fish" consumption advisories which are based on concentrations of mercury, PFOS, and other contaminants. Anglers should refer to the guides posted on the Michigan Eat Safe Fish website at Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish.

ND indicates that PFOS was not detected in the sample. 

Fish collection and sampling results

Water Body Location Latitude Longitude Species Collection year PFSO Range (ppb)
Ft. Gratiot Pond McIntyre Park 43.0514 -82.4743 Bluegill 2019 ND – 8.2
Ft. Gratiot Nature Center Pond West of Parker Rd 43.0428 -82.4810 Bluegill 2020 73 – 147
Howe Drain Krafft Rd 43.0254 -82.4508 Rock Bass 2020 63 – 133
Burtch Creek Jeddo Rd 43.1550 -82.5059 Rock Bass 2022 164.1 – 286.3
Kettlewell Pond Ft. Gratiot Twp 43.0484 -82.4696 Bluegill 2025 Collected, data pending
Sutherland Park Pond W. of Port Huron 42.9745 -82.5307 Bluegill 2025 Collected, data pending
Sutherland Park Pond W. of Port Huron 42.9745 -82.5307 Black Crappie 2025 Collected, data pending
Black River 10th St 42.9809 -82.4337 Rock Bass 2020 25 – 256
Black River Beard Rd 43.0511 -82.5960 Rock Bass 2020 35 – 198
Black River Canal 43.0189 -82.4455 Pumpkinseed 2022 4.8 – 162.5
Black River Canal 43.0189 -82.4455 Yellow Perch 2022 1.4 – 12.4
Black River Canal 43.0189 -82.4455 Rock Bass 2022 11.3 – 87.7
Black River Canal 43.0189 -82.4455 Largemouth/
Smallmouth Bass
 2022 5.6 – 237.9
Black River Canal 43.0189 -82.4455 Redhorse Sucker 2022 2.1 – 26.9
Wm. P. Thompson Pond Port Huron Twp. 42.9750 -82.4715 Redear Sunfish 2023 38.2 – 545.2
Wm. P. Thompson Pond Port Huron Twp. 42.9750 -82.4715 Bluegill 2024 Collected, data pending
Pine River Rivers Bend Marina 42.8128 -82.5013 Bluegill 2023 29.5 – 75.1
Pine River Rivers Bend Marina 42.8128 -82.5013 Black Crappie 2023 68.6 – 126.0
Pine River Rivers Bend Marina 42.8128 -82.5013 Rock Bass 2023 70.5 – 100.1
Belle River Mouth 42.7135 -82.4964 Bluegill 2023 1.7 – 16.6
Belle River Mouth 42.7135 -82.4964 Rock Bass 2023 6.0 – 11.2
Belle River Mouth 42.7135 -82.4964 Yellow Perch 2023 5.7 – 9.9
St. Clair River Port Huron 42.9723 -82.4174 Rock Bass 2023 7.8 – 13.6
St. Clair River Port Huron 42.9723 -82.4174 Yellow Perch 2023 1.2 – 7.4
St. Clair River Port Huron 42.9723 -82.4174 Largemouth/
Smallmouth Bass		 2023 ND – 19.1
St. Clair River Port Huron 42.9723 -82.4174 Freshwater Drum 2023 2.0 – 4.8
St. Clair River Port Huron 42.9723 -82.4174 Redhorse Sucker 2023 1.5 – 5.8
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Related: Eastern St. Clair County area of interest

State officials began investigating PFAS in Fort Gratiot Township near the closed Fort Gratiot Landfill in late 2018. This investigation led to sampling in nearby streams and drains. Elevated levels of PFAS were found in several drains and warrants further investigation.

There is no evidence of any impact on municipal drinking water.

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