Fishing conditions for Grand Traverse Bay
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Now, July 25
4:51 PM
humidity
62%uv index
0lowcloud cover
87%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:06AMmoon
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Grand Traverse Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Grand Traverse Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Grand Traverse Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C) . Sunrise today: 06:19 AM, sunset: 09:18 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 14.3 mph (6.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.5 mph (9.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:06 PM and moonset at 1:35 AM.
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Grand Traverse Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Grand Traverse Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Grand Traverse Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C) . Sunrise today: 06:19 AM, sunset: 09:18 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 14.3 mph (6.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.5 mph (9.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:06 PM and moonset at 1:35 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Grand Traverse Bay is the picturesque bay of Lake Michigan near Traverse City, Michigan, one of the premier fishing destinations on Lake Michigan's eastern shore. Its combination of excellent Chinook and coho salmon fishing in fall, outstanding lake trout, and superb smallmouth bass in clear, clean water makes Grand Traverse Bay a landmark Michigan fishing destination surrounded by the cherry orchards and wine vineyards of the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas. Spot Features: Grand Traverse Bay is the large, sheltered bay of Lake Michigan in Grand Traverse County near Traverse City, Michigan, featuring exceptional water clarity, diverse habitat, and direct Lake Michigan access. Chinook and coho salmon by trolling offshore, lake trout by deep trolling, smallmouth bass along the rocky shoals with crankbaits and jigs. Multiple marinas in Traverse City provide excellent access. Seasonality: Chinook salmon are the primary fall target in Grand Traverse Bay, with large fish staging from late summer through fall (August-October). Coho salmon follow from September through November. Lake trout are year-round residents of the cold depths. Smallmouth bass are most aggressive in summer over the rocky shoals. Grand Traverse Bay is the heart of Traverse City fishing.
