Michigan is known more for its giant smallmouth bass, but there are some good places to fish for largemouth bass in the Lower Peninsula. Plan on catching some northern pike as well when you target the popular largemouth bass lakes in this part of Michigan.
Learn more about Michigan’s featured largemouth bass fishing destinations.
| Houghton Lake Area |
| Lake St. Clair |
| Traverse City |
Upper Peninsula Michigan
Most people come to the Upper Peninsula to target walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, salmon and trout. For many anglers, largemouth bass are secondary, so you can find a lot of smaller lakes that offer good fishing for largemouth bass. You are going to find a lot more 2 to 3 pound largemouth bass in many of these lakes, so don’t expect to catch too many giant bass, but there are plenty of nice bass in the 4 to 5 pound range if you’re willing to put in the time to target them.
Learn More About Michigan’s Featured Fishing Destinations
Lower Peninsula Michigan
There are plenty of really good waters to fish in the lower peninsula of Michigan. There is a lot of variety from big waters to smaller inland lakes, rivers and streams. Below are some of the most popular fishing destinations in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
| Burt Lake & Mullet Lake | Lake Cadillac & Lake Mitchell |
| Detroit River | Lake St. Clair |
| Houghton Lake Area | Traverse City |
| Indian River Area | |
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is home to some of the finest walleye fishing in the country. In the state of Michigan, anglers have access to the lake from the Detroit River and out of the popular port of Monroe, Michigan. Take a look below to learn more about fishing out of this port.
| Monroe |
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is home to some of the best salmon fishing in the midwest. Combine the trout and smallmouth bass, there are some awesome fishing ports on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan. Take a look below to learn more about the popular destinations on Lake Michigan in this state.
| Bays de Noc | Manistee |
| Charlevoix | Manistique |
| Douglas & Saugatuck | Muskegon |
| Frankfort | Pentwater |
| Glen Arbor | South Haven |
| Grand Haven | St. Joseph |
| Holland | |
Lake Huron – Lower Peninsula
Due to the decline in the salmon numbers over the years, anglers have turned to lake trout out on the main lake basin. There are still some salmon to be caught, but you won’t find the numbers here like you will on Lake Michigan. Saginaw Bay has become the biggest draw due to its excellent walleye and perch fishing, but you can still find some good fishing opportunities at some of the featured Lake Huron destinations listed below.
| Alpena |
| Cheboygan |
| Mackinaw City |
| Saginaw Bay |
Upper Peninsula Michigan
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to some awesome fishing opportunities. On most of the lakes in this part of Michigan, you will find less crowds than you would find in the nearby states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Anglers fish for a variety of fish in this part of the state such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, panfish, trout, northern pike and muskie.
Upper Peninsula Inland Waters
| Iron Mountain | Manistique Lakes |
| Iron River | Watersmeet |
| Lake Gogebic | |
Lake Huron – Upper Peninsula
On Lake Huron in the Upper Peninsula, anglers find some very good fishing around Drummond Island and the Les Cheneaux Islands. Anglers fish for salmon, trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch.
| Drummond Island |
| Les Cheneaux Islands |
Lake Superior – Upper Peninsula
On Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, anglers have some good options to target a variety of fish. Some walleye are caught in this area, but the fishing is better for salmon, trout, northern pike and more.
| Grand Marais | Munising |
| Keweenaw Peninsula | Saulte Ste. Marie |
