Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 58
ATC Issue All Types; Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control; Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter
Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control
Procedure; Environment - Non Weather Related
Departing DTW [Runway] 3L on the HHOWE3 RNAV departure we had a wake turbulence encounter.  ATC cleared us for takeoff behind an A320. We completed a normal takeoff profile.  Autopilot was engaged at 600 feet AGL and flap retraction was completed on schedule.  We were at approximately 1;800 feet AGL (2;450 feet MSL) accelerating when the aircraft abruptly rolled 35 degrees right and pitched up. The autopilot disconnected automatically and the shaker activated momentarily for around 1-2 seconds.  Having a hand defensively positioned for the yoke; I immediately pitched down and rolled the wings level.  Once the aircraft was sufficiently under control and at a safe airspeed; autopilot was reengaged and the rest of the flight was completed without incident. We checked on the Flight Attendant to ensure she and the cabin were safe. She confirmed everything was ok. We lifted off prior to the preceding aircraft and flew according to our profiles.  ATC should have given more separation between us and them. ATC needs to better separate aircraft; especially with loads increasing.  There is no need to push aircraft out so closely spaced.
CRJ-200 Captain reported encountering wake turbulence departing DTW in trail of an A320.