Crystal Lake, Michigan Fishing Forecast

44.6572° N, 86.1578° W

Fishing conditions for Crystal Lake, Michigan

Today Tomorrow Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7 Sep 8
sunrise 07:08
sunset 20:20

Biting score

92%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening

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Now, September 3
11:23 AM

CloudyDay2
22° FEELS LIKE21°
wind
0.6 m/s GUSTS0.9 m/s
101.4 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
74%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
97%
visibility
19km
moon rise
22:03AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Crystal Lake, Michigan Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Crystal Lake, Michigan, 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 Today (8 AM peak), Saturday (11 AM peak) and Sunday (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Crystal Lake, Michigan.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 07:08 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 1.3 mph (0.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 2 mph (0.9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:03 PM and moonset at 1:34 PM.

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  • Crystal Lake, Michigan Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Crystal Lake, Michigan, 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 Today (8 AM peak), Saturday (11 AM peak) and Sunday (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Crystal Lake, Michigan.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 07:08 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 1.3 mph (0.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 2 mph (0.9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:03 PM and moonset at 1:34 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 2

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Crystal Lake in Benzie County, Michigan, famous for its crystal-clear water near Frankfort, offers excellent lake trout, brown trout, coho salmon, and lake whitefish fishing in one of Michigan's most beautiful and pristine inland lakes. Spot Features: Crystal Lake in Benzie County, Michigan, near Frankfort, is a 9,728-acre deep glacial lake famous for its crystal-clear water and excellent lake trout, brown trout, coho salmon, and lake whitefish fishing. The lake drains to Lake Michigan through Crystal River. Seasonality: Lake trout and brown trout are the primary targets in Crystal Lake in Benzie County, Michigan, near Frankfort (related to 312062 Frankfort and 414191 Manistee), year-round, with lake trout most accessible in spring and fall and brown trout year-round. Coho salmon are a fall species. Lake whitefish are deep-water year-round species.
  • Jg
    Josua gerber 12 September 2023
    Excellent community atmosphere
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