Michigan’s Best Fishing Destinations


Michigan is home to so many incredible fishing vacation destinations.  Take a look below to learn more about our featured Michigan Fishing Destinations in each part of the state.


Lower Peninsula Michigan


Traverse City, MI Fishing

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


Monroe, MI Fishing

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


Charlevoix, MI Fishing

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


Mackinaw City, MI Fishing

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


Manistique Lakes Area Fishing

Iron Mountain Manistique Lakes
Iron River Watersmeet
Lake Gogebic

Lake Huron – Upper Peninsula


Les Cheneaux Islands Fishing

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


Keweenaw Peninsula Fishing

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

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