Michigan Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Michigan

Tom Arlington
Casco, Michigan
Reported: 1 month ago

Good Fishing is improving every day as weather cools

Tom Arlington Casco, Michigan Reported: 1 month ago

Good Fishing is improving every day as weather cools

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Owen Hentschel
Traverse City, Michigan
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been very good in the north country lately. We're in full summer patterns now plenty of numbers and some giants mixed in.

Owen Hentschel Traverse City, Michigan Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been very good in the north country lately. We're in full summer patterns now plenty of numbers and some giants mixed in.

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 7 months ago

Steelhead Fishing has been great and is only getting better.

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 7 months ago

Steelhead Fishing has been great and is only getting better.

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Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 7 months ago

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.

Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 7 months ago

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.

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Bradley Dyer
Detroit, Michigan
Reported: 7 months ago

Arthur's son landed his first coho salmon just a few mins ago casting a lure!

Bradley Dyer Detroit, Michigan Reported: 7 months ago

Arthur's son landed his first coho salmon just a few mins ago casting a lure!

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Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 8 months ago

The fishing is good on the Manistee River right mow. The next 3 weeks are prime time. I will be putting the big lake boat in April 4th. So, I will be available for charters on Lake Michigan as well. My schedule is pretty wide open. So some trips would...

Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 8 months ago

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 8 months ago

Steelhead fishing has been picking up this week and is only going to get better and have plenty of week days available

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 8 months ago

Steelhead fishing has been picking up this week and is only going to get better and have plenty of week days available

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Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 8 months ago

Big pushes of steelhead have kept up busy the past week or so!

Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 8 months ago

Big pushes of steelhead have kept up busy the past week or so!

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★★★★★
Fished with Captain Justin on Muskegon Lake for walleyes on Sunday, September 14 from 4-8 pm. We fished 6 lines with planer boards and did not have a strike. Sometimes that is fishing. I still plan to book another trip next year.
Jim W. | September 15, 2025

Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip - Muskegon Lake
★★★★★
The trip with Captain Fred was great! My boys enjoyed immensely as did I ! I highly recommend Fred but I also highly recommend using a different platform, this one charges too much, 15% from the captain and another $72 from the client. $200 is a a quarter of the cost of the trip charge . Airbnb and Vrbo don’t charge that much.
Andrew P. | September 2, 2025

Trip: Manistee Salmon Slam
★★★★★
My son and I had memorable experience fishing with Tom. We both caught very nice smallmouths. Definitely will book with Tom again
Lee M. | August 30, 2025

Trip: Harsen's Island Charter Adventure
★★★★★
What a trip! Josh and his team were so great - we had an unforgettable 4 hours. You guys really made my day today!
Jung-Hoon L. | July 29, 2025

Trip: 4-7 Hour Trip
★★★★★
Sick trip - badass guide - nuff said
Nicholas K. | July 26, 2025

Trip: Premier Nighttime Trout Fishing
★★★★★
Had a great day on the water with Butch. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and put us right on the bass. Caught some fish and learned a few new techniques too. The boat and gear were top-notch, and the whole trip was relaxed and fun.
Kristin B. | July 5, 2025

Trip: Traverse City Smallie Special
★★★★★
Tim is a great captain. He put us in the best position to catch fish even though conditions were not ideal. He made it a great trip for me and my daughter.
Michael W. | June 15, 2025

Trip: Lake Macatawa Trophy Sheepshead
★★★★★
Matt was terrific! Knowledgeable, helpful, very patient with my daughter. Great day!
Brian B. | May 2, 2025

Trip: Half Day Fishing
★★★★★
Great day!!! Alex is very knowledgeable regarding the river,the species, and VERY skillful boat captain. Personable, pleasant, and patient. Makes a great bowl of split pea and ham soup. Will definitely do this again. Tom Johnson
Thomas J. | April 14, 2025

Trip: Spring Steelhead Slam
★★★★★
Enjoyed the experience. Nice job putting us on fish.
Kevin K. | March 29, 2025

Trip: Big Manistee Guide Trip

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