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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - April 28, 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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April 28, 2025: West Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Duck Creek

Limited numbers of anglers were observed this week. One shore angler reported catching a northern pike.

Fox River Boating Anglers

Limited to moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Walleye anglers had the best success launching from Metro Boat Launch and fishing out on Green Bay under 10 feet of water. The water temperature was around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fox River Shore Anglers

Limited to moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Anglers had success catching whitefish, suckers, drum and a few walleyes.

Geano Beach

Limited numbers of anglers were observed this week. One angler reported catching two walleyes under 10 feet of water. Low water levels may make it challenging to launch a boat.

Longtail Point

No anglers were observed at this location this week.

Marinette County

Walleye anglers were having some luck out on the bay and in the Menominee River this week. Hair jigs and pulling flies were catching fish in the deeper stretches of the river from the turning basin out to the mouth. A few smallmouth bass were caught by walleye anglers. Trolling on the bay was producing a few walleyes on crankbaits. Fishing activity on the Peshtigo River was light this week. The viewing platform by the dam was busy as the sturgeon had shown up for their spawn. Lots of suckers could be seen, along with a few walleyes and a couple of steelhead.

Oconto County

Walleye fishing was inconsistent this week. There were still some fish in the river, mainly around the North River Road launch and downstream on the Oconto River. Anglers were fishing areas off the mouth of the Oconto River north past Oconto Park 2. Casting hair jigs was most popular during the day, and trolling stickbaits was most popular at night. Most anglers still found fish shallow in waters 5 to 10 feet deep. Northern pike anglers were catching a few fish along the pier using dead bait.

Suamico River

Limited to moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Anglers targeting walleye had the best success jigging hair jigs and trolling crawler harnesses under 10 feet of water. The water temperature was around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

April 28, 2025: East Shore Green Bay Creel Report

There is no report available this week.

 

Nov. 1, 2024: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

The 2024 open water creel season has ended for Southern Lake Michigan including Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring!

 

Nov. 1, 2024: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

The 2024 open water creel season has ended for Northern Lake Michigan including Manitowoc, Kewaunee and open waters of Door counties. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring!