Lake Michigan

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

114 Fishing Reports

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Fishing Reports (114)
Techniques

Lake Michigan Overview

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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring

Drop Shot
8
Ned Rigs
7
Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
6
Hard Jerkbaits
4
Finesse Hair Jigs
2

Total Fishing Reports

114

Top Species Reported for Spring

Smallmouth Bass36 Reports
Trout6 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Crappie1 Report

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Fishing Reports

114 Reports on Lake Michigan

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Aaron
Gold Ambassador
4/6/22
- Species
  Trout
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Trolling 10-19'
- Structure
  Boulders
- Water Temperature
  34°
This cold spring has water temps on the big pond lower than normal for this time of year. We found water temps in the 34-35 degree range. Water color ranged from muddy brown to clarity of about 10 feet. We found active brown trout in 10-20 feet of water. We trolled a variety of baits and colors at 2.4-2.5 mph along shoreline boulder areas. The browns love the gobies and one of our trout puked up about a 6 inch goby. The two biggest browns weighed just shy of 10 pounds. Don't be afraid to mix up the baits and colors until the fish tell you what they prefer on that given day. Great to be back on open water!
Daniel Johns
Silver Ambassador
4/4/21
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Inline Spinners
- Structure
  Ledges
Caught a small baby. Also pulled in a carp that was snagged. Sadly it was filleted by someone and thrown back.
Dupree
Gold Ambassador
4/8/24
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Boulders
- Water Temperature
  45°
Chicago Smallie #1 of the season had been caught! Along with 3 more friends. Caught the first couple on the Megabass 110+1 jerkbait, had to work relatively slow with about 5 second pauses just as you'd expect. After I dialed in where they were posted up, I cleaned up with a 3' Megabass Spark Shad on an underspin. Action is only gonna get better as it heats up!