Grand Traverse Bay Fishing Reports (July 2026)

What's biting right now in Grand Traverse Bay? Check out the latest Grand Traverse Bay fishing reports below.

Traverse City, Michigan

Reported 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been stupid good.

Brian & Luke S. Traverse City, Michigan Reported 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been stupid good.

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Traverse City, Michigan

Reported 11 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 H. Traverse City, Michigan Reported 11 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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Traverse City, Michigan

Reported 1 year 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 H. Traverse City, Michigan Reported 1 year 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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★★★★★
Best charter ever been on. Had to throw this one back. I would definitely do this again.
Danny R. | June 17, 2026

Trip: Grand Traverse Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Had a great time found fish for us
Alfred J. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Traverse City Smallie Special
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
It was a great trip Captain Jim really knew what he was doing. We limited out in about 3 hours.
Michael L. | June 14, 2023

Trip: Traverse City Area Fishing Charter

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