Fishing in Michigan

140 verified fishing spots across Michigan, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Michigan

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Keweenaw Bay

L'Anse, MI· 46.8667, -88.4667
Lake Trout • Coho Salmon • Lake Whitefish +more
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:37 AM
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Misery Bay

Toivola, MI· 47.0142, -88.9833
Lake Trout • Brook Trout • Pink Salmon
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:39 AM
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Munising Bay

Munising, MI· 46.4172, -86.6492
Splake • Lake Whitefish • Coho Salmon
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:28 AM
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Cheboygan Pier

Cheboygan, MI· 45.6569, -84.4628
Chinook Salmon • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:18 AM
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Caseville County Park Beach

Caseville, MI· 43.9422, -83.2758
Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:10 AM
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Frankfort North Breakwater Pier

Frankfort, MI· 44.6319, -86.2514
Chinook Salmon • Coho Salmon • Steelhead
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Port Austin State Dock Pier

Port Austin, MI· 44.0483, -82.9986
Walleye • Smallmouth Bass • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:09 AM
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Bear Creek

Brethren, MI· 44.3547, -85.9553
Brook Trout • Steelhead • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Tobacco River

Beaverton, MI· 43.8833, -84.4817
Brown Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:14 AM
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Kawkawlin River

Bay City, MI· 43.6492, -83.8961
Walleye • Yellow Perch • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:12 AM
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Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County)

Wolverine, MI· 45.3614, -84.6053
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:18 AM
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Pigeon River

Vanderbilt, MI· 45.1633, -84.4533
Brook Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:17 AM

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Fishing regulations in Michigan

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Michigan DNR — official regulations