Michigan Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in 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.

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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Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

The steelhead fishing has been very good. With the warmer temperatures next week the bite will only get better.

Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago

The steelhead fishing has been very good. With the warmer temperatures next week the bite will only get better.

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Chad Kozik with Balls Deep Fishing Charters
North Muskegon, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

Looks like we will have a couple more weeks of chasing the walleye in the boat!

Chad Kozik with Balls Deep Fishing Charters North Muskegon, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago

Looks like we will have a couple more weeks of chasing the walleye in the boat!

Muskie Fishing in North Muskegon, Michigan

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George Cini
Monroe, Michigan
Reported: 3 years ago

Fall fishing boat is hot. Seeing bigger fish! Book your trip today.

George Cini Monroe, Michigan Reported: 3 years ago

Fall fishing boat is hot. Seeing bigger fish! Book your trip today.

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Tom Arlington
Casco, Michigan
Reported: 3 years ago

The report is from today is terrific fall Walleye fishing. Water temperature is 52ﾟ and we're still throwing jigs tipped with shiners or imitation. It's getting cold, so we've seen a few musky flapping around the water chasing food.

Tom Arlington Casco, Michigan Reported: 3 years ago

Walleye Fishing in Port Sanilac, Michigan

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Tom Arlington
Casco, Michigan
Reported: 3 years ago

Walleye fishing will improve as the fish work their way back toward Lake Erie. Look for perch to move toward the shore. Good trout and salmon action up in port Huron.

Tom Arlington Casco, Michigan Reported: 3 years ago

Walleye fishing will improve as the fish work their way back toward Lake Erie. Look for perch to move toward the shore. Good trout and salmon action up in port Huron.

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George Cini
Monroe, Michigan
Reported: 3 years ago

Perch fishing has really picked up in the river walleyes are starting to bite to

George Cini Monroe, Michigan Reported: 3 years ago

Perch fishing has really picked up in the river walleyes are starting to bite to

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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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