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southern lake michigan Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for southern lake michigan in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Jenny
πŸ“… 5/20/2025
🌑️ 50Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 20 mphπŸ’§ 93% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:26 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:09 PM

not the best day, heavy rain and wind made it tough. managed to reel in a couple of small trout but nothing impressive. still love being out there, just gotta wait for better conditions.

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Derek
πŸ“… 5/15/2025
🌑️ 71Β°F☁️ Heavy rain at timesπŸ’¨ 14 mphπŸ’§ 82% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:30 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:04 PM

heavy rain came in but was a blast! caught a couple salmon around 6-8 lbs with my buddy, 3 in total. used spoons and they were hitting hard. took a break from the rain and just enjoyed the moment.

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Larry
πŸ“… 5/9/2025
🌑️ 49Β°F☁️ SunnyπŸ’¨ 10 mphπŸ’§ 69% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:37 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 07:58 PM

finally got some sun today! went out and caught 3 really nice bass, around 2-3 lbs each. used a topwater frog and they went crazy for it. felt like a pro! best day yet this year.

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Rita
πŸ“… 5/4/2025
🌑️ 43Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 17 mphπŸ’§ 94% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:43 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 07:53 PM

we went out despite the rain, not much was biting tho. just a couple of small perch. thought it was gonna be epic weather but nah. at least I had some good company. next time will be better!

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Tom
πŸ“… 5/1/2025
🌑️ 59Β°F☁️ Moderate or heavy rain showerπŸ’¨ 11 mphπŸ’§ 91% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:47 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 07:50 PM

man, what a day! started pouring rain on us but we stayed out there. caught a nice 5 lb walleye. used a spinner rig with leeches, they were hungry! got soaked but totally worth it.

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at southern lake michigan are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

1

Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing

2

Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather

3

Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature

4

Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions