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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - June 9, 2025

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Generally, fishing reports will be updated weekly on Tuesdays. This may change based on the availability of reports and the field staff's work schedules.

Unless otherwise indicated, this fishing report information comes from our creel survey clerks, who work in the lakeshore areas from March through October and in the tributary rivers seasonally in spring and fall. Creel clerk schedules are random and vary in the days and times they are scheduled to be in a specific location. This allows us to generate statistically valid fishing efforts and harvest information.

The information in these reports is based on the days and times of the week that creel clerks are present. You can obtain additional fishing information by contacting local bait shops, charter captains, guides and marinas.

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June 9, 2025: West Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Brown County

Duck Creek: Moderate to low fishing pressure was observed at Duck Creek this week. When the weather was nice, many kayak and small boat anglers were out at Duck Creek. Anglers reported catching yellow perch, bluegill, smallmouth bass and carp. Water temperatures ranged between 67-71°.

Fox River Anglers: Moderate fishing pressure was observed this week along the Fox River locations. Most anglers were targeting muskellunge, walleye, white bass and yellow perch. This week's most common fish caught were freshwater drum, yellow perch, white bass, catfish and common carp. The carp catches and sightings increased throughout the entire riverway but most heavily by Voyageurs Park. White bass anglers had the most success using live minnows. Shore anglers reported multiple northern pike sightings near the rocky shoreline and piers near the fairgrounds. Weather ranged throughout the week making water temperatures vary between 64-70° in certain locations.

Suamico River: Moderate to low fishing pressure was observed at Duck Creek this week. When the weather was nice, many kayak and small boat anglers were out at Duck Creek. Anglers reported catching yellow perch, bluegill, smallmouth bass, and carp. Water temperatures ranged between 67-71°.

Marinette County

Fishing pressure was rather light this week, with a few anglers targeting musky on the Menominee River. About one fish per outing was being caught. Anglers on the Peshtigo River were catching a few smaller perch and catfish. Alewife were observed in the Menominee and Peshtigo rivers this week.

Oconto County

Shore anglers were having luck on perch, sheepshead, bowfin, northern pike, catfish, and bass in the Oconto River and at Oconto Park 2. Most fish were being released. A few decent catches of perch were reported out of Oconto. Minnows and crawlers were working best. Areas with new weeds seemed to be holding fish. Water temps were from the upper 50s to around 70°.

Longtail Point and Geano Beach: Little to no activity was observed out of these locations. Geano Beach anglers reported the most success while targeting yellow perch this week. Yellow perch sizes ranged between 8-13 inches. However, very few walleye or musky were caught. Water temperatures varied with the weather, but anglers reported water temperatures ranging between 66-70° out on the bay. 

 

June 9, 2025: East Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Bayshore Park: Fishing activity ranged from limited to moderate this week, with windy and rainy conditions limiting angler activity on some days. Anglers targeting walleye reported having the best success trolling flicker minnows near Volks and Shoemakers Point in 9 to 16 feet of water. Anglers targeting yellow perch were most successful fishing in around 15 feet of water north of Bayshore Park using live minnows. Anglers also reported unintentionally catching white bass and drum (sheepshead). The water temperature was around 63° Fahrenheit.

Chaudoir’s Dock: Limited fishing activity was observed this week with rainy and windy conditions. Anglers targeting yellow perch had the best success fishing north of Chaudoir’s Dock boat launch in around 20 feet of water using live minnows. The water temperature was around 63° Fahrenheit.

Little Sturgeon Bay: Fishing activity ranged from limited to moderate this week with, windy and rainy conditions limiting angler activity on some days. Anglers targeting smallmouth bass had the best success fishing in around 7 feet of water using plastic tubes. One musky angler reported catching a single musky using a plastic swimbait in around 4 feet of water. The water temperature was around 63° Fahrenheit.

Sawyer Harbor: Fishing activity ranged from limited to moderate this week, with rainy and windy conditions limiting angler activity on some days. Anglers targeting smallmouth bass had the best success fishing in 5 to 10 feet of water using plastic rigs such as drop shots and ned rigs. Walleye anglers reported no catches. The harbor's water temperature was around 63° Fahrenheit.  

 

June 9, 2025: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Kenosha County

Fishing was slow over the past week due to poor weather conditions. Anglers who were able to get out were having success catching Chinook salmon between 40-60 feet using flashers and dodgers of various colors.

Milwaukee County

Ramps: Most anglers targeting Chinook salmon reported mixed success trolling in waters anywhere from 50-160 feet deep north of McKinley Marina. Rainbow trout were caught using flashers with 2-inch flies at about 30 feet deep in the water column over waters nearing 60 feet in depth. Cohos are responding to 2-inch and 4-inch flies about halfway through the water column in shallow and deep waters nearing 160 feet. Anglers with Chinook harvests reported success using 4-inch flies while setting lures as deep as 100 feet. Anglers launching out of South Shore Ramp had the best catches when staying in shallow waters around 40-50 feet between the main gap and as far south as the pumphouse near Sheridan Park. Anglers harvested nearly full bag limits of coho salmon using coho rigs with dipsy divers.

Anglers at McKinley Pier are having mixed success using silver/green spoons, with most harvests occurring in the early morning. Catches of brown trout, coho salmon, and the occasional rainbow trout have been reported throughout the week.

Ozaukee County

Port Washington Piers/Harbor: Catches of coho salmon and brown trout have been reported off the south pier and Coal Dock. Most people are having success using both alewives and casting spoons. 

Port Washington Ramps: Most anglers were having success catching Coho salmon in shallower depths around 30-50 feet of water on a variety of Coho rigs, mainly dodgers and flies, as well as spoons in a variety of colors. Some catches of Chinook salmon have been reported between 110-150 feet of water, 60-80 feet down on flasher flies and some other Chinook rigs. Rainbow trout catches have also been reported at a variety of depths. 

Racine County

Fishing was slow over the past week due to poor weather conditions. Anglers who were able to get out were having success catching Chinook salmon between 40-60 feet using flashers and dodgers of various colors.

Sheboygan County

Sheboygan Harbor and Piers: Catches of coho salmon have been reported this week. Anglers have been primarily using casting spoons.  

Sheboygan Ramps: Frequent catches of coho salmon and rainbow trout, with some Chinook salmon, have been reported, with most coho catches being around 3-4 pounds. Boats are reporting catching coho and Chinook salmon in 100-130 feet of water on spoons in a variety of colors, coho rigs such as orange dodgers and flies, as well as on flasher flies in a variety of colors. Most Chinook salmon were caught deeper in the water column. Rainbow trout have been frequently caught between 160-230 feet of water.

 

June 9, 2025: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Door County

Northern Door County: Shore and boat anglers this week were out looking to catch smallmouth bass. The best success was found in Ephraim and Egg Harbor. Boating anglers in Ephraim had the best results catching an abundance of smallmouth. They mainly used tubes, drop shots, and swim baits while casting in waters from 4-8 feet deep. Shore anglers in Ephraim, however, had the best luck using nightcrawlers, catching a couple of smallmouth. Shore anglers in Egg Harbor also were catching smallmouth and found that tubes led to the most success. Lastly, in Fish Creek, some smallmouth and a couple of walleye were caught using nightcrawlers. Water temperatures were on the rise and in the upper 40s this week. 

Sturgeon Bay: Anglers fishing the shorelines were mainly going for smallmouth bass and yellow perch, with rock bass being reported caught with soft plastics. Water clarity by the Stone Quarry Boat Launch was around 10 feet of visibility. Boaters on Lake Michigan reported catching Chinook salmon in 170 to 190 feet of water, with the bites being 80 to 90 feet down. The trolling speed average was around 2.3 miles per hour. Surface temperatures were around 47 degrees on Lake Michigan. Boaters fishing the canal were going after smallmouth bass, yellow perch, walleye, and northern pike. Smallmouth bass groups were fishing in 7 to 9 feet of water using paddle tails. Yellow perch boaters were fishing in about 12 feet of water using both worms and minnows as bait. Walleye groups were fishing in around 12 to 24 feet of water. Freshwater drum was also reported caught during the week. Surface temperatures in the canal were anywhere from 58 to 64° Fahrenheit, with an average of about 60°.

Kewaunee County

Algoma: Along the Ahnapee River in town, shoreline anglers and boaters were going after northern pike and yellow perch, with bowfin being the only species reported caught using worms as bait. Water clarity continues to be low, with around 1-2 feet of visibility. Boaters fishing on Lake Michigan targeted rainbow trout, coho and Chinook salmon. All three of these species were recorded, as well as lake trout. Reported depths of bites were primarily between 30 and 50 feet down. The majority of boaters were fishing in 90 to 130 feet of water, with a couple of groups going past 190. Orange spoons and flasher flies were often used during the week. The average trolling speed was around 2.3 miles per hour. Surface temperatures ranged from 45 to 52° Fahrenheit, with an average of about 49°. 

Kewaunee: Anglers fishing near the pier were targeting both trout and salmon. No fish were reported caught from those surveyed. Off the ramp, boaters on Lake Michigan were also going after rainbow trout, coho and Chinook salmon. All these species were recorded along with lake trout. The average depth of bites was typically between 40 and 60 feet down. Most groups were fishing in around 100 to 140 feet of water. Flasher flies were commonly used during the week, with green, blue and orange being popular colors. The average trolling speed was about 2.2 miles per hour. Surface temperatures ranged from 46 to 53° Fahrenheit, with an average of around 49°. 

Manitowoc County

Anglers have had consistent catches of Chinook and coho, mixed in with some rainbows and an occasional lake trout. The average catch of interviewed groups was 4-7 fish. Some of the most successful groups reported catches of 15, 14 and 12. Some of the bigger fish included Chinook weighing 17 and 16 pounds, along with a 7-pound rainbow trout. Anglers reported catching fish in depths from 60 to 160 feet. Most anglers reported success in 95-120 feet. One of the keys was finding colder water. Surface temperatures ranging from 52-54° and 39° water at 80 feet. Flasher flies with green and blue colors seem to be consistent producers. Trolling speeds reported at 2.2-2.8 miles per hour, with most reporting 2.5 miles per hour and above. One coho was caught by a pier angler using a casting spoon.