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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - June 2, 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 2, 2025: West Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Brown County

Duck Creek: Shore anglers and kayak anglers were observed in high numbers when the weather was nice. A few anglers were catching some largemouth bass and yellow perch, but most anglers were not catching much. Bowfishing anglers were doing well with the rough fish being shallow during this time of the year.

Fox River Anglers: High to moderate fishing pressure was observed throughout the week. There was a smallmouth bass tournament happening on Green Bay on Saturday, leading to increased numbers of anglers fishing in lower Green Bay. Muskellunge anglers reported slower days, with most anglers getting zero fish. Boats targeting walleye found some success, with most boats catching 2-3 walleye. Anglers targeting white bass reported catching good numbers of white bass. Other fish being caught more frequently this past week include sheepshead, northern pike, and channel catfish. The water temperatures were around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Suamico River: Low fishing pressure was observed during the week because of winds and storms, but high pressure was observed during the weekend due to a smallmouth bass tournament and more favorable weather. Bass fishing was inconsistent, with largemouth bass anglers catching more fish than anglers targeting smallmouth bass. Walleye fishing was hit or miss, with boats reporting tough fishing on some days, with few walleyes caught by anglers that were interviewed and a better bite on others, where most boats reported catching at least 3-4 walleye. Yellow perch anglers reported catching good numbers of perch as well as some big perch over 14 inches on Sunday. Walleye and yellow perch anglers were trolling crawler harnesses or jigging with night crawlers. The water temperatures were around 58-60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Marinette County

Light fishing pressure was observed this week on the Menominee River, with moderate pressure seen on the Peshtigo River. Most anglers were targeting musky, with smallmouth bass being second. The best catches were seen on the Peshtigo River from the city landing. Musky anglers on the Menominee were having less luck but still seeing fish. The occasional walleye was also being caught while targeting musky on the Menominee.

Oconto County

The yellow perch fishing picked up this week out of Oconto. Anglers reported catching fish at numerous depths and locations. Fish seemed to be scattered around, but once found, they were very active. Minnows were working best for larger perch, but crawlers were working as well. Suckers and sheepshead were plentiful for anyone fishing off the pier in Oconto. The walleye bite was a little down from the previous weeks, but fish were still being caught. Trolling stickbaits at night and crawler harnesses during the day were productive.

Geano Beach: Fishing pressure was largely driven by the weather, with low activity observed on days with wind and storm and higher activity observed on days with more favorable conditions. Walleye fishing was very inconsistent, with trolling around Shark Fin Reef being the preferred method. Water temperatures were around 62 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

June 2, 2025: East Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Bayshore Park: Fishing activity ranged from limited to moderate this week. Anglers targeting walleye reported limited success. Anglers targeting yellow perch were most successful fishing in around 30 feet of water north of Shoemakers Point using live minnows. Anglers also reported unintentionally catching white bass and drum (also known as sheephead). The water temperature was around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chaudoir’s Dock: Fishing activity ranged from limited to moderate this week. Anglers targeting yellow perch had the best success fishing north of Chaudoir’s Dock boat launch in around 22 feet of water using live minnows. Walleye anglers reported no successful catches. The water temperature was around 58 degrees 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. Musky anglers reported some follows, but no catches. The water temperatures ranged from 57-60 degrees 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 around 8 feet of water using plastics and jerkbaits. Walleye anglers reported no catches. The water temperatures were around 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the harbor and between 54-57 degrees Fahrenheit in the bay.

 

June 2, 2025: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Kenosha County

Anglers were catching higher numbers of steelhead this week, with most fish coming in either 40-60 feet or 110-120 feet of water. Overall, fish harvest was still mainly coho salmon with a few Chinook being caught as well. Most anglers were catching their limit by the end of the week.

Milwaukee County

Ramps: Anglers targeting Chinook and coho salmon continue to have luck trolling in waters 150-200 feet deep, with most boats fishing north or directly east of the main gap by McKinley Marina. Chinook salmon are biting from 15-70 feet deep in the water column. Anglers are also bringing in lake trout and rainbow trout, with rainbows weighing in between 6-9 pounds. Most fish were caught using 2-4 inch flies combined with 6-8 inch flashers, and similar luck was reported when using large spoons. Anglers launching out of South Shore are still finding coho salmon in shallow waters of 30-50 feet not far from the harbor and are easily reaching bag limits using coho rigs with peanut flies. 

Ozaukee County

Port Washington Piers/Harbor: Catches of coho salmon 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, with some Chinook salmon and rainbow trout caught as well. Boats were having the most success running a variety of coho rigs, mainly coho dodgers and flies, as well as spoons in a variety of colors. Chinook salmon and some coho salmon were also caught on flasher flies deeper in the water column. The most productive depths were around 100-130 feet.

Racine County

Anglers were catching higher numbers of steelhead this week, with most fish coming in either 40-60 feet or 110-120 feet of water. Overall, fish harvest was still mainly coho salmon with a few Chinook being caught as well. Most anglers were catching their limit by the end of the week. 

Sheboygan County

Sheboygan Harbor and Piers: Catches of coho salmon and brown trout have been reported this week. The main tactic used has been casting spoons.  

Sheboygan Ramps: Catches of csalmon with some Chinook salmon and rainbow trout have been reported, with most coho catches being around 3-4 pounds. Most boats are having success in 100-130 feet of water on a variety of coho rigs such as orange dodgers and flies, as well as different colored spoons. Most Chinook salmon, as well as some coho salmon, have been caught using flasher flies deeper in the water column. 

 

June 2, 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 Egg Harbor and Rowley's Bay. Shore anglers used mostly tubes, minnow lures and net rigs to catch their smallmouth bass. Boat anglers found that swimbaits were best for attracting fish in waters around 3-8 feet deep. Water temperatures were on the rise this week, landing in the mid-40s, which should make fish more active in the weeks to come.

Sturgeon Bay: The shores saw anglers targeting primarily smallmouth bass. Along with smallmouth bass, other species caught by those surveyed include northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker and round goby. Both soft plastics and worms were used as bait/lures. Water clarity was high with 6 to 8 feet of visibility off the shorelines. Boaters that fished on Lake Michigan were going for rainbow trout, coho and Chinook salmon, with all these species being reported caught. The depth of the bite average was around 45 feet down. Light colored spoons were a popular combo for those with fish. Surface temperatures on Lake Michigan were 48 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In and near the canal, boaters were targeting smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and walleye. Smallmouth bass groups were fishing in 3 to 8 feet of water using soft plastics. Yellow perch boats were fishing in 10 to 12 feet of water, with both minnows and red worms used as bait. Surface temperatures here ranged from 52 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kewaunee County

Algoma: Anglers fishing the shores were mainly going for northern pike and yellow perch. Species caught during the week include bowfin, white sucker and bullhead all with worms as bait. Water clarity was around two feet of visibility. Off the ramp, boaters were out targeting rainbow trout, coho and Chinook salmon. Both rainbow trout and Chinook salmon were caught. Depth of bites was typically between 30 to 40 feet down and groups were mainly fishing in 80 to 120 feet of water. Blue spoons and flasher flies were used by many throughout the week. The trolling speed average was around 2.2 miles per hour. Surface temperatures ranged from 45 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average of about 49 degrees. 

Kewaunee: Along the shorelines, anglers reported catching bullheads with worms as bait. Water clarity was around one foot of visibility. Boaters heading out on Lake Michigan were targeting rainbow trout, coho and Chinook salmon, with all of these species caught along with lake trout. Depth of bites mainly came between 15 to 40 feet down, with most groups fishing in 110 to 140 feet of water. Spoons and flasher flies were used evenly, with darker colors (blue, green and glow) being favored by those with fish. The average trolling speed was around 2.3 miles per hour. Surface temperatures ranged from 46 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average of around 48 degrees.

Manitowoc County

Anglers have been successful targeting Chinook, coho salmon and rainbow trout. The average interviewed groups had between four to seven fish. A couple of groups reported catches of 26, 24 and 17. Some of the bigger fish were a Chinook at 17 pounds, three others around 13 pounds, a Rainbow at 10 pounds and a couple of coho around 7 pounds. Some of the Rainbow and Coho are coming out of shallow water in 20-40 feet. The most effective reported results are from 100-200 feet of water, with most having success in 100-150 feet. Surface temperatures have ranged from 44 degrees Fahrenheit to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Anglers have found the most success on flasher flies, with spoons also working. Standout colors include green, chrome and blue. Trolling speeds range from 2.2-3.0 miles per hour, with most running from 2.2-2.5 miles per hour. Anglers on the East and West Twin rivers have found success targeting carp, with 12 reported. Other notable catches include a bowfin and a freshwater drum. Carp have been caught with boilie rigs and cut bait.