Fishing conditions for Yates Drain
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 25
5:42 AM
humidity
75%uv index
0lowcloud cover
54%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:46AMmoon
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Yates Drain Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Yates Drain, 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 Yates Drain.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 06:15 AM, sunset: 09:01 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.5 mph (2 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.7 mph (3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:46 PM and moonset at 1:33 AM.
About this spot
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Yates Drain Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Yates Drain, 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 Yates Drain.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 06:15 AM, sunset: 09:01 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.5 mph (2 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.7 mph (3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:46 PM and moonset at 1:33 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Yates Drain is a West Michigan agricultural drain and stream flowing through Oceana County toward Lake Michigan, supporting a mix of resident brown trout in its cooler upper reaches and a seasonal steelhead run from the big lake. Like many small coastal Michigan streams, it offers accessible local fishing for anglers seeking alternatives to the heavily pressured main rivers of the region. Spot Features: Yates Drain is a coastal Michigan drainage stream flowing toward Lake Michigan in the Oceana County area, featuring the mix of cold spring-fed upper reaches and slower lower-gradient sections typical of West Michigan drains. Steelhead hold in the deeper pools and current seams during their seasonal runs, drifting spawn sacs or twitching small jigs through these areas is the most effective approach. Brown trout occupy the cleaner upper sections year-round and respond to small spinners, minnow imitations, and fly presentations. Seasonality: Brown trout are present year-round in this cold-water Michigan drain, with the best fishing in spring when stocked fish are active and again in fall as water temperatures cool. Steelhead run from Lake Michigan into accessible coastal drains in fall and again in late winter and early spring, providing a strong migratory fishery. Bluegill and black crappie inhabit the slower, warmer lower reaches and are most active in late spring and summer.
