Fishing conditions for Houghton Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
2:49 PM
humidity
43%uv index
0lowcloud cover
33%visibility
24kmmoon rise
23:38AMmoon
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Houghton Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Houghton Lake, 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 Monday (2 PM peak), Sunday (2 PM peak), and Today (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Houghton Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:02 AM, sunset: 08:25 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 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 11:38 PM and moonset at 1:00 PM.
About this spot
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Houghton Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Houghton Lake, 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 Monday (2 PM peak), Sunday (2 PM peak), and Today (8 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Houghton Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:02 AM, sunset: 08:25 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 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 11:38 PM and moonset at 1:00 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Houghton Lake is the largest inland lake in Michigan at 21,800 acres in Roscommon County, a landmark Great Lakes state fishing destination that draws anglers from across the state year-round. Known for its excellent northern pike, outstanding bluegill, productive walleye, and black crappie fishing, Houghton Lake is a benchmark Michigan lake fishery and a beloved summer and winter ice-fishing destination. Spot Features: Houghton Lake is the largest inland lake in Michigan at 21,800 acres in Roscommon County, featuring diverse habitat of vegetated shallows, open water, and diverse structural variety. Northern pike are targeted with large swimbaits and live bait near the extensive weed beds, walleye by trolling crankbaits and jig-and-minnow rigs, bluegill and crappie with small jigs around submerged structure, ice fishing for all species in winter. Seasonality: Northern pike are the primary sport fish at Houghton Lake, most aggressive in spring and fall when cooler water energizes them, they can be caught through the ice in Michigan winters. Bluegill are active through the warmer months with peak action in late spring during their spawn. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning run and in fall. Black crappie are excellent in spring during the spawn.
