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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - June 1, 2026

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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.

Reminder: Anglers must carry a paper copy of their license/stamps while fishing on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and the Wisconsin/Michigan, Wisconsin/Minnesota and Wisconsin/Iowa boundary waters.

 

June 1, 2026: West Shore Green Bay Fishing Report

Brown County

Fox River: Moderate fishing pressure was observed with most anglers fishing in the river targeting white bass. White bass and freshwater drum were being caught using minnows and Wolf River rigs. A few anglers also reported catching catfish with worms on bottom rigs. Some musky were caught by anglers trolling and using flies with the biggest being 52 inches. Anglers fishing on the bay of Green Bay caught some walleyes while trolling crawler harnesses and crank baits in 9 to 12 feet of water. Smallmouth bass anglers reported catches in the Fox River and out into lower Green Bay.

Suamico River: Moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Some anglers are beginning to target yellow perch with reports of good success coming from anglers dead sticking minnows and worms in 20 feet of water. Walleye anglers continued to find success fishing with crank baits and crawler harnesses in 9 and 15 feet of water. Bass anglers reported catching largemouth in shallow weed beds using chatter baits and Texas rigged ribbon tails.

Marinette County

Low fishing pressure was seen this week.  A few boats were out on the Peshtigo after musky. Some fish were still around but anglers were seeing less by the end of the week with warmer water temps being present. River temps were approaching the 70 degree mark by the end of the weekend. Water temperatures on the bay started in the mid 50s early in the week, warming to the low 60s over the weekend.

Oconto County

Less fishing pressure was seen this week versus previous weeks. Anglers were getting walleyes still but in lower numbers. Trolling crawler harnesses was working best. A few yellow perch, northern pike and catfish were also being caught while targeting walleye. Perch anglers started to look for perch with the warmer weather seen at the end of the week. Fishing was hit and miss with fish seeming to be rather scattered. Minnows were working best for those that found some schools of perch. Water depths varied greatly with anglers fishing anywhere from 5 to 30 feet deep. Water temperatures changed about 10 degrees warmer by the end of the week with most anglers reporting around 65 degrees in the bay to the mid 70s upstream on the Oconto River.

Geano Beach: Low fishing pressure was observed this week, but one angler reported catching walleye in 9 to 12 feet of water while trolling with crawler harnesses.

 

June 1, 2026: East Shore Green Bay Fishing Report

Bayshore Park: Moderate to heavy fishing pressure was observed this week. Anglers targeting walleye had the best success trolling flicker minnows near Maccos Reef in 8 to 18 feet of water. Anglers also unintentionally caught sheepshead (freshwater drum), white perch and channel catfish. The water temperature was around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Eagle's Nest: Moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Anglers targeting walleye had the best success trolling flicker minnows and crawler harnesses near Frying Pan Shoal in 5 to 8 feet of water. Anglers also unintentionally caught sheepshead (freshwater drum), white perch and yellow perch. The water temperature was between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chaudoir’s Dock: Moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Walleye anglers had some success trolling flicker minnows just northwest of Chaudoir's Dock in around 13 feet of water. There were no anglers interviewed this week who were targeting yellow perch. The water temperature was around 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

Little Sturgeon Bay: Moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Anglers targeting smallmouth bass had the best success fishing near Sherwood Point and Cabots Point in under 7 feet of water using a mix of different tactics including jerkbaits and plastic tubes. Anglers targeting walleye also had the best success fishing in under 10 feet of water near Sherwood Point and Cabot's Point. The water temperature was 53 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sawyer Harbor: Fishing pressure was largely driven by the weather at this location. Walleye anglers had the best success fishing in water under 15 feet deep within Sawyer Harbor after dark. Anglers targeting smallmouth bass had the best success fishing within Sawyer Harbor using a mix of different types of lures, including jerkbaits and plastic jigs. The water temperature earlier in the week was around 56 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

June 1, 2026: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Door County

Green Bay: Smallmouth bass were the primary target species reported by anglers. Catch rates appeared strongly related to water temperature. Anglers consistently reported better success in warmer water, while cooler areas produced fewer fish. Good fishing was reported out of Sister Bay, Egg Harbor and Ephraim. Anglers at Sister Bay Ramp reported finding few fish in 48 degrees Fahrenheit water but significantly more fish in areas reaching 57 degrees. Similar trends continued throughout the week, with productive fishing generally occurring in water temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Lake Michigan: Fishing activity on the Lake Michigan side was generally light this week. Several anglers noted that bass had not yet fully moved onto spawning beds. At Bues Point, some anglers had success using Senkos and white tube jigs.

Sturgeon Bay: Anglers fishing shorelines were targeting smallmouth bass mostly using soft plastics. Most boaters fishing the canal were targeting smallmouth bass and northern pike with some groups going after muskie and yellow perch. Smallmouth groups were typically in 3 to 6 feet of water with darker colored soft plastics as the preferred lure type. Surface temperatures in the canal varied widely during the week from 53 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit with an average of about 57 degrees.

Kewaunee County

Algoma: Shoreline anglers fishing the Ahnapee River were going after northern pike. Darker colored (green/blue) spinners were used most often. Lake Michigan boaters were targeting rainbow trout, and Coho and Chinook salmon. Surface temperatures averaged 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kewaunee: Along the pier, anglers were out targeting both trout and salmon. Anglers fishing further in town reported catching bullheads using worms as bait. Boaters fishing on Lake Michigan were mainly going after rainbow trout, Coho and Chinook salmon. Species caught include rainbow trout, lake trout and Chinook salmon. The average depth of bites fell between 20 to 30 feet with most groups fishing in 100 to 120 feet of water. Lake trout were reported around 80 to 90 feet down. Darker colored spoons and flasher flies were commonly used throughout the week. Surface temperatures ranged from 43 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit with an average of around 45 degrees. 

Manitowoc County

Anglers have been catching some Chinook salmon with rainbow trout and Coho salmon mixed in. The average catch per group was 2-4 fish. Some of the higher catches were 11, 10 and 8 fish. Groups reported catches from 85-160 feet. The most consistent bites came out of 90-100 feet. Both flasher flies and spoons caught fish. Orange stood out as an effective color. Trolling speeds of 2.0-2.4 miles per hour were most common. Anglers fishing the East and West Twin River were catching carp mostly on boilie rigs.

 

June 1, 2026: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Kenosha County

Pier/Shore: No report available this week.

Ramps: No report available this week.

Milwaukee County

North Milwaukee: Boats out of McKinley were covering a lot of depths. Some anglers had moderate success landing Cohos in 60-100 feet of water, while larger numbers had better luck running a little deeper in 100-130 feet of water using standard Coho rigs and orange spoons. Kings were typically caught in deeper water too, with most anglers cleaning Kings at the station reporting hooking up in 80-100 feet of water and using flasher flies. Shore-casters continued to be primarily in the Lakeshore State Park area, and have success landing large and smallmouth bass. The McKinley Pier anglers continued targeting and having success with Coho primarily.

South Milwaukee: Boats out of the South Shore Ramp bringing back limits of Coho reported fishing in 60-80 feet of water using dodgers with flies, flashers with flies and blue spoons. Boats out of the Bender Park Ramp (which is now open) were fewer in number than other locations, but that will likely change as more people become aware that the ramp is open. Anglers who did well here also reported using the dodger/fly and flasher/fly combination. The Oak Creek Power Plant Pier was closed to public use over the majority of the week, and this was announced by the power plant company. Anglers here primarily targeted Cohos and browns when it was open, but a couple guys reported using crank baits to pull up yellow perch. One angler landed a 20-pound Common Carp from the pier at the start of the spillway, right at the beginning of the powerplant discharge. 

Ozaukee County

As the weekend progressed, fishing effort increased on both boat and pier fisheries. Boaters accounted for most fish caught this weekend, with Coho salmon being the most targeted species. Boaters had the best harvest rates in depths between 80-100 feet. Rainbow trout were not targeted this past weekend, but many anglers harvested them while targeting Coho salmon. A few Chinook salmon were harvested, but not in large quantities.

Racine County

Pier/Shore: With the winds the past week, shore and pier fishing was difficult and the catch was almost nonexistent. Very few anglers made the attempt this week and saw little to no success as the fish began to push out into deeper waters. There have been smallmouth bass moving into the harbors and along the piers so there may be increasing chances for catching them in the coming weeks. Otherwise, the shoreline salmon and trout catch appears to have wrapped up for the spring.

Ramp: It was another great week of fishing, and the variety began to pick up finally as all five major species of salmon and trout were caught. Fish, however, did tend to be in slightly deeper water than prior weeks ranging anywhere from 40-80 feet of water. Anglers continued to catch full limits of fish as the fish continue to move north in the lake. Coho Salmon were still most of the catch but there was a slight dip in numbers as other species move in.

Sheboygan County

Fishing in Sheboygan was extremely busy over the weekend. There was a small amount of success from anglers fishing off the North Pier, harvesting Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Boaters were harvesting an abundant amount of Coho salmon, with many boats coming in at their limit. Rainbow trout were caught and harvested on occasion with few anglers targeting them. Boaters in the morning had the most success.