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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - Nov. 3, 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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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.

 

Nov. 3, 2025: West Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Brown County

Fox River Boating Anglers: Low to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Anglers targeting muskies had success by trolling hard plastics near the mouth of the river as well as casting crankbaits closer to the De Pere Dam. Anglers targeting walleye had success casting jigs with soft plastics near the mouth of the river as well as near the De Pere Dam. Anglers reported the best walleye action was during low-light periods. The reported water temperature was around 47-50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fox River Shore Anglers: Heavy fishing activity was observed during low-light time periods, while limited fishing activity was observed during the day. Anglers targeting walleye had success near the mouth of the Fox River and near the De Pere Dam. Most of the anglers were using jigs and plastics. The water levels are extremely low, so anglers fishing near the De Pere Dam were using lightweight jigs to help prevent snagging. Shore anglers also reported catching yellow perch, white bass, sheepshead and channel catfish.

Suamico River: Moderate boat fishing activity was observed this week. Boating anglers targeting yellow perch had success fishing the Suamico River and just outside the river in the bay using live night crawlers and minnows. Anglers reported mixed sizes of yellow perch being caught. There were no walleye anglers interviewed this week. Shore anglers also reported catching good numbers of yellow perch on live minnows. Anglers fishing from shore reported having to sort through some smaller yellow perch, but were able to catch decent numbers of harvestable-size perch. The water temperature was around 47 degrees Fahrenheit.

Marinette County

Not much fishing activity was seen this week. A few anglers were trying below the Hattie St. Dam for walleyes and trout. A few brown trout were caught. More water flow to the river would be beneficial for fishing by the dam, as it was particularly low this week. Water temperatures were around 45 degrees Fahrenheit by the weekend. A few duck hunters were utilizing the launches on the Peshtigo River and at Red Arrow Park.

Oconto County

Shore fishing for perch was good this week. Anglers at Oconto County Park 2 and around the Oconto City docks were having good luck catching perch on minnows. Perch were also in the Pensaukee River, where a few boats were having some luck downstream from the boat launch. Most activity at the ramps was from duck hunters, especially over the weekend, with many layout boats around the area.

 

Nov. 3, 2025: East Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Bayshore County Park: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week, with winds driving the amount of fishing effort. Anglers targeting walleye didn’t have much success. Anglers targeting yellow perch had success fishing near Vincent Point and just north of Bayshore County Park using live minnows. The water temperature was around 51 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chaudoir’s Dock: Limited fishing pressure was observed this week. Part of the week had windy conditions.

Duck Creek: Limited fishing activity was observed this week. Boating anglers were able to catch yellow perch using live night crawlers and minnows, although most of the perch caught were on the smaller side. Boating anglers did report catching a couple of eater-sized yellow perch.

Eagle’s Nest: Limited fishing activity was observed this week. Part of the week had windy conditions.

Little Sturgeon Bay: Moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Anglers targeting yellow perch reported having some success using live minnows in 5-12 feet of water, although most of the anglers interviewed reported they had a challenging time getting the yellow perch to bite. The water temperature was around 52 degrees Fahrenheit in Little Sturgeon Bay.

Sawyer Harbor: Moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. Anglers targeting yellow perch reported having some success using live minnows in 5-10 feet of water, although most of the anglers interviewed reported they had a challenging time getting the yellow perch to bite. The water temperature was around 52 degrees Fahrenheit in Sawyer Harbor.

 

Nov. 3, 2025: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

The 2025 open water creel season has ended for Northern Lake Michigan. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring!

 

Nov. 3, 2025: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

The 2025 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!