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Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos and Videos

July

At the height of summer, Salmon fishing is the name of the game. From Chinook and Coho in the lakes to Atlantic Salmon in the streams, these fish keep anglers busy for days. For a change of pace, focus on premier Walleye action all over the state.

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What anglers said about fishing in Michigan

A good guide makes all the difference. And Jordan is top-notch. Never a bad day in Grand Traverse Bay, but catching big, beautiful, tasty fish is next level! Loved every minute of it. And Jordan made it look easy (even though we know it’s not)!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A good guide makes all the difference. And Jordan is top-notch. Never a bad day in Grand Traverse Bay, but catching big, beautiful, tasty fish is next level! Loved every minute of it. And Jordan made it look easy (even though we know it’s not)!
J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
Dress in layers. Michigan has unpredictable weather. Be open minded and listen to captain’s expertise/knowledge of local areas/wildlife to make the most of your trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress in layers. Michigan has unpredictable weather. Be open minded and listen to captain’s expertise/knowledge of local areas/wildlife to make the most of your trip.
MQT Adventures
MQT Adventures
Be prepared to follow detailed instructions. There is a lot going on in a small space. When the fish start hitting, they tend to hit a lot all at once.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to follow detailed instructions. There is a lot going on in a small space. When the fish start hitting, they tend to hit a lot all at once.
Chasing Tales
Chasing Tales
Lots of mayflies for the fish to eat may affect the fish bite, but fun regardless! Such a fun mixed bag of species on Lake Huron. Get out there and have fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lots of mayflies for the fish to eat may affect the fish bite, but fun regardless! Such a fun mixed bag of species on Lake Huron. Get out there and have fun!
Reel Fish'n Oscoda Trout and Salmon
Reel Fish'n Oscoda Trout and Salmon
This fishing experience will be beyond your imaginations! It is so much fun, and incredibly wonderful!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This fishing experience will be beyond your imaginations! It is so much fun, and incredibly wonderful!!
Powderhorn Sportfishing 33'
Powderhorn Sportfishing 33'
Captain Nick is easy to work with, has great equipment and easy access to marina in Wyandotte
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Nick is easy to work with, has great equipment and easy access to marina in Wyandotte
Fishing The Detroit River And Lake
Fishing The Detroit River And Lake
You will catch more on an earlier charter but the sunset in the evening was gorgeous!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You will catch more on an earlier charter but the sunset in the evening was gorgeous!
In The Box Fishing Charters
In The Box Fishing Charters
Get a charter. They know where the fish are and even experienced fisherman can't do as well on their own as a guy who fishes every day can do.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a charter. They know where the fish are and even experienced fisherman can't do as well on their own as a guy who fishes every day can do.
Chasing Tales
Chasing Tales
Absolutely the best. I did a lot of research and I am so glad we made this choice!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely the best. I did a lot of research and I am so glad we made this choice!
Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Captain Shane shared with us that there is a place called Castaway nearby that you can take your fresh catch to (the Charter has to stamp the bag) and they'll cook it for you! We went and it was delish! Awesome experience all around!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Shane shared with us that there is a place called Castaway nearby that you can take your fresh catch to (the Charter has to stamp the bag) and they'll cook it for you! We went and it was delish! Awesome experience all around!
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Absolutely! The ride through the river, the lighthouse, and Lake Michigan is beautiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! The ride through the river, the lighthouse, and Lake Michigan is beautiful.
Our Leg-A-Sea Charters
Our Leg-A-Sea Charters
Book a charter with Captain Joshua and Blue Harbor Charters and have an experience of a lifetime, in a comfortable, friendly, safe environment.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a charter with Captain Joshua and Blue Harbor Charters and have an experience of a lifetime, in a comfortable, friendly, safe environment.
Blue Harbor Charters
Blue Harbor Charters
Everything is explained to you right from the start. The only thing that was a negative was I would recommend bug spray. The black flies were biting my ankles. Other than that; it was a great trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Everything is explained to you right from the start. The only thing that was a negative was I would recommend bug spray. The black flies were biting my ankles. Other than that; it was a great trip!
Double D Fishing Charters – Au gres
Double D Fishing Charters – Au gres
In June when the average day temp is in the 80's the mornings can be cooler. And once you get on the water the wind temperature is much cooler. It was mid 60's but the wind had a chill. Bring a hoodie just in case
Excellent
5.0 / 5
In June when the average day temp is in the 80's the mornings can be cooler. And once you get on the water the wind temperature is much cooler. It was mid 60's but the wind had a chill. Bring a hoodie just in case
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Take a guy that has grown up on the lake as a kid. You'll get so much more out of it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a guy that has grown up on the lake as a kid. You'll get so much more out of it.
Multi species Harsens Island
Multi species Harsens Island
Weather was great and there were plenty of fish. All were small our day but was definitely fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather was great and there were plenty of fish. All were small our day but was definitely fish.
Daydreamer Fishing Charters
Daydreamer Fishing Charters
It's a lake. The weather is unpredictable. It was beautiful when we went but a bit windy. We did pretty good catching drum in the harbor though (wind kind of kept us from going offshore). If you're wanting to catch specific type of fish, just research what time of year to go. We had a great time regardless. The fishing was still decent though, the experience was great though, and the captain and charter we used were great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's a lake. The weather is unpredictable. It was beautiful when we went but a bit windy. We did pretty good catching drum in the harbor though (wind kind of kept us from going offshore). If you're wanting to catch specific type of fish, just research what time of year to go. We had a great time regardless. The fishing was still decent though, the experience was great though, and the captain and charter we used were great.
FishGH – Kingpin
FishGH – Kingpin
No one in our group had much experience with fishing… That is not a problem on this charter… They made it easy!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
No one in our group had much experience with fishing… That is not a problem on this charter… They made it easy!
Whitecap Charters – Charlevoix 31'
Whitecap Charters – Charlevoix 31'
maybe book a little earlier or an AM per the Capt suggestion...fishing is a bit better in the morning BUT that said, we did catch a full limit and were back early.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
maybe book a little earlier or an AM per the Capt suggestion...fishing is a bit better in the morning BUT that said, we did catch a full limit and were back early.
MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan
MJ's Sportfishing Charters – Lake Michigan
It was Rough catching day but at the end captain hunter made sure we took something home!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was Rough catching day but at the end captain hunter made sure we took something home!
Big Kahuna Charters
Big Kahuna Charters