Milwaukee is one of the most popular ports for salmon & trout fishing on Lake Michigan. There is a nice charter fleet that operates out of downtown Milwaukee. Tons of people come here to fish Lake Michigan’s waters from spring through fall for chinook salmon, coho salmon, brown trout, steelhead and lake trout. In the past 10 years or so, Milwaukee has also become of the most popular ports for targeting big brown trout and steelhead during the winter months.
Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee, WI
The waters of Lake Michigan outside of Milwaukee are home to some excellent fishing. There is a nice fleet of fishing charters here that operate from spring through fall. If you are open to putting in the boat in the early spring or late fall, you can also do quite well with brown trout and steelhead. During the open water charter season, anglers target chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, brown trout and lake trout.
Milwaukee Harbor
The Milwaukee Harbor is one of the most popular places to fish on Lake Michigan during the winter. The explosion of the brown trout fishery has helped create a world class winter fishery here in Milwaukee. Anglers also catch salmon and steelhead also, but the huge brown trout take most of the headlines here from November through March.
Milwaukee Shore Fishing Spots
Milwaukee has so many shore fishing spots to give anglers the chance to catch big brown trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead throughout the year. While you won’t find too many places to have all to yourself, it is truly a unique city in that you don’t have to own a boat to experience some amazing fishing if you time it right. Take a look at the map below to learn more about the shore fishing spots around Milwaukee.
Tributaries
Kinnickinnic River, Milwaukee River and the Menominee River are the 3 primary rivers that flow into the harbor of Milwaukee leading out into Lake Michigan. Anglers target salmon & trout in these rivers in the spring and fall. If you take a look at the map above, you will find some of the popular access points that will help put you on some fish as long as you time it right.