The Detroit Area Steelheaders (DAS), a non-profit fishing club serving Michigan for over 45 years.
We are dedicated to the protection and promotion of trout, salmon and other fisheries in the Great Lakes region. Following are more reasons why fishermen all over the state are joining the DAS :
- The DAS provides you with a means of being heard on issues affecting our fisheries.
- You'll receive 12 monthly digital issues (.pdf) of the FISHIN' TALES newsletter, among the finest club newsletter published anywhere.
- Organized TOURNAMENTS and OUTINGS all year long held all over the state.
- Social events such as the annual WILD GAME DINNER, our primary fundraiser, as well as a special Christmas meeting with "Salmon" Claus for the kids.
- DONATIONS to Universities for research on fisheries and donations to various sportfishing organizations that are also focused on the betterment of the Great Lakes Sportfishery. As of January 2023, more than $131,000 has been donated to a variety of conservation and fishery related causes.
- We have many exciting guest speakers lined up for upcoming meetings including representatives of the Michigan DNR, Fisheries Biologists and Charter Captains, all who give us timely information and share their passions, as well as their areas of expertise. For up to date information on our meetings and speakers, see MEETINGS
- Our ever-growing web site keeping you up to date on club news & activities.
- Share camaraderie with your fellow members at our monthly meetings:
(Jan. - Apr. & Sept. - Dec.)
CLUB 54 37722 Van Dyke Ave.
Sterling Hghts, MI 48312
(May - Aug.)
RIVER BENDS PARK 5700 22 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48
- Our meetings are on the last Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise announced in the media and on the web site) and start at 7:00 pm.
- Discounts on Phone Orders with Bass Pro/Cabela's - 20% on Proprietary Brands, 10% all other Brands and 5% on Firearms & Ammo.
- 10% Discount on all Retail purchases(some exclusions)at all Dunham's locations.
- 10% Discount at Dip Net Live Bait & Tackle 4464 W Jefferson Ave Ecorse, MI 48229, Insta-Launch Campgound & Marina 20 Park Ave Manistee, MI 49660 and Tangled Tackle 226 W Parkdale Rd. Manistee, MI 49660
- As an active co-op group account with the BoatUS Co-op Groups, Our unique source code can be used by our members to receive 10% off unlimited towing dues with BoatUS.
