Lake Michigan (MI) Fishing Forecast

45.4037° N, 84.999° W

Fishing conditions for Lake Michigan (MI)

Today Tomorrow Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31
sunrise 06:16
sunset 21:17

Biting score

82%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon

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  • CloudyDay1
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  • 82%
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  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions

Now, July 26
11:44 AM

ClearSkyDay
24° FEELS LIKE21°
wind
3.2 m/s GUSTS4.8 m/s
101.1 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
70%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
100%
visibility
24km
moon rise
19:04AM
moon
moonNew
  • Lake Michigan (MI) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lake Michigan (MI), 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 (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Michigan (MI).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 75°F (24°C) . Sunrise today: 06:16 AM, sunset: 09:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 7:04 PM and moonset at 2:08 AM.

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  • Lake Michigan (MI) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lake Michigan (MI), 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 (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Michigan (MI).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 75°F (24°C) . Sunrise today: 06:16 AM, sunset: 09:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 7:04 PM and moonset at 2:08 AM.

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Lake Michigan (Michigan) represents the broad Michigan Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishery. (Alternate/duplicate, see also Spots 670942, 413441, and other Michigan Lake Michigan entries.) Spot Features: Lake Michigan (MI) is a broad/duplicate entry for the Michigan Lake Michigan fishery, with Chinook and coho salmon, lake trout, steelhead, and brown trout fishing from Michigan's western Lake Michigan shore. (See also specific Michigan Lake Michigan entries.) Seasonality: Chinook salmon and coho salmon are the primary targets in Lake Michigan from the Michigan side (duplicate/alternate for the Michigan Lake Michigan fishery - see also 670942 Lake Michigan west of Charlevoix, 413441 Muskegon, and other Michigan Lake Michigan entries), from spring through fall. Lake trout, steelhead, and brown trout are additional species.
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