Michigan Fishing Reports (May 2025)

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 5 months ago

It's been solid even with the cold temperatures settling in. Looking like it's gonna be a solid winter for fishing if the temps are warm enough to get out. Same to you. Hope you and your family are having a wonderful thanksgiving.

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 5 months ago

Rainbow Trout Fishing in Big Rapids, Michigan

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 5 months ago

Steelhead fishing has been great and been getting into some nice silver fish and should continue to get better as we get settled into the winter.

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 5 months ago

Steelhead fishing has been great and been getting into some nice silver fish and should continue to get better as we get settled into the winter.

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Owen Hentschel
Traverse City, Michigan
Reported: 6 months ago

Fishing has been phenomenal. The fall bite is better than ever size and numbers have been awesome catching 25 pounds of smallmouth every trip.

Owen Hentschel Traverse City, Michigan Reported: 6 months ago

Fishing has been phenomenal. The fall bite is better than ever size and numbers have been awesome catching 25 pounds of smallmouth every trip.

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Tom Arlington
Casco, Michigan
Reported: 6 months ago

Tom Arlington Casco, Michigan Reported: 6 months ago

this is the Lake Saint Clair report starting with the perch fish fishing and the lakes Saint Clair near did Detroit river has been exceptionally good lots of big fish and lots of them. A lot of the water is Canadian, but some of them are catches are coming on the American side. The musky fishing has been good over the Thames river . I don't do muskies like I used to do but do some casting up the south channel and have some pretty good luck with pike included . The wall. Fishing has picked up now we're getting some walleye. They're starting to show up. They're migrating back down from Lake Huron to Lake Erie and we're in there path so we're gonna be getting some good fishing it's gonna improve

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

Salmon fishing on the betsie river has been fantastic and will continue to get better.

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

Salmon fishing on the betsie river has been fantastic and will continue to get better.

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Dan Scheid
Whitehall, Michigan
Reported: 1 year ago

Both boats are on their way to dock with limits tonight. Salmon fishing doesn't get any better

Dan Scheid Whitehall, Michigan Reported: 1 year ago

Both boats are on their way to dock with limits tonight. Salmon fishing doesn't get any better

Chinook Salmon Fishing in Whitehall, Michigan

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Fred Bolton
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

Ah spring has come to North Central Lake Michigan the Brown Trout are snapping along the beaches and harbor break walls from Ludington to Frankfort Michigan.

Fred Bolton Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago

Ah spring has come to North Central Lake Michigan the Brown Trout are snapping along the beaches and harbor break walls from Ludington to Frankfort Michigan.

Brown Trout Fishing in Manistee, Michigan

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Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

Steelhead fishing is starting to pick up on the Manistee River. With the warmer temperatures arriving. The fishing will get very good in the weeks to come.

Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago

Steelhead fishing is starting to pick up on the Manistee River. With the warmer temperatures arriving. The fishing will get very good in the weeks to come.

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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
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Enjoyed the experience. Nice job putting us on fish.
Kevin K. | March 29, 2025

Trip: Big Manistee Guide Trip
★★★★★
We two Japanese guys booked Captain Dan to catch a steelhead! We had never caught steelhead before but finally did thanks to Captain Dan!!! He is so supportive and kindness, give a lot of tips and fun talking!! We spent great time all the day including our first steelhead experience that was exciting so much. Appreciate thank you for giving my best memory in US before going back to Japan next weekend.
Shigeki O. | March 3, 2025

Trip: Big Manistee Guide Trip
★★★★★
When you consider a fishing charter, you should consider the abilities and experience of the Captain himself. Captain Jeremee has a wealth of knowledge that will benefit you and your entire group on a trip with him. He studies water intensely, water and weather conditions, the fish behavior, the up to the minute conditions and applies a tremendous skill set to meet your needs. Jeremee works well with even the young an inexperienced fisherman. Would you rather have Deshawn Watson or Jared Goff as your quarterback? Jeremee is a standout elite captain that will be my quarterback for many years to come. Please take it from an experienced fisherman that has had many outings with other Captains across the country including salt water excursions. Captain Jeremee is the real deal!
Christopher L. | October 20, 2024

Trip: Salmon & Trout Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing time Amazing captain Amazing fishing
Jennifer V. | October 13, 2024

Trip: Manistee Salmon and Steelhead
★★★★★
Casey is an amazing guide! Very personable, knowledgeable and patient. He taught us the skills we needed to catch fish. It was a spectacular day. I would highly recommend to first timers and experienced alike.
Brian C. | June 20, 2024

Trip: Michigan Streamer/spin Trout Fishing
★★★★★
Had a great time found fish for us
Alfred J. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Traverse City Smallie Special
★★★★★
Casey was an awesome guide!
Rodney A. | August 29, 2023

Trip: Premier Nighttime Trout Fishing
★★★★★
My daughter and I had a great time fishing with Butch. She had never caught a smallmouth before. Not only did she catch more than me she caught the biggest (4.40 lbs). Weather wasn't ideal with slick water and overcast most of the time but he still managed to put on some good fish. Our best 5 went a little over 16.5lbs. Was a good trip and I would recommend Butch as he has a lot of guide/tournament experience in the area. We went in the West Bay out of Traverse City.
Terry K. | July 23, 2023

Trip: Traverse City Smallie Special

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