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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - June 24, 2024

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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 scheduled to be in a specific location. This allows us to generate statistically valid fishing efforts and harvest information.

Information for 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 24, 2024: West Shore Green Bay Fishing Report

Brown County

Duck Creek: Limited fishing pressure was observed. Shore anglers were targeting yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The one yellow perch angler who was interviewed reported catching 6 yellow perch using minnows. The one smallmouth bass angler that was interviewed was only able to catch bullheads using live nightcrawlers.

Fox River Boating Anglers: Moderate fishing pressure was observed. Heavy rains resulted in murky/turbid water throughout the river and into the bay. Boating anglers were targeting walleye, musky, and smallmouth bass. Both walleye and musky anglers were unsuccessful in catching either species, but they did report unintentionally catching white bass and sheepshead/drum. The reported water temperature was around 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fox River Shore Anglers: Moderate to heavy fishing pressure was observed. Shore anglers were targeting and reported catching white bass, common carp, catfish, yellow perch, and sheepshead/drum. All of these species were caught using nightcrawlers, minnows, and soft plastic lures.

Suamico River: Limited to moderate fishing pressure was observed. Most boating anglers were targeting yellow perch but were having trouble finding active fish. They did report unintentionally catching white bass and white perch. The reported water temperature was around 69 degrees Fahrenheit.

Marinette County

Most days had rain this week which resulted in low fishing activity. There were a couple of reports of salmon being caught by Chambers Island. Baitfish were still being seen in high numbers.

Oconto County

Walleye tournament anglers made up the bulk of the activity this week with heavy rains keeping general fishing pressure down. The most common reports were lots of baitfish and negative-acting walleyes, but several boats managed to catch walleyes in areas where bait was less plentiful. A few anglers were having some luck with yellow perch out of Oconto Park 2. Weeds and rock piles south of the launch 1 to 2 miles was a popular area. Nightcrawlers in waters 8 to 15 feet were best.

 

June 24, 2024: East Shore Green Bay Fishing Report

Bay Shore Park: Limited fishing activity was observed this week as heavy winds and rain made for tough fishing conditions. A few walleye and yellow perch anglers were out at times but struggled to catch either species. Boating anglers reported unintentionally catching white perch and a few sheephead/drum. Shore anglers reported catching sheephead/drum by using live nightcrawlers on the bottom. The reported water temperature was around 67 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Chaudoir’s Dock: Limited fishing activity was observed this week. Heavy winds and rain made for tough fishing conditions much of the week. No walleyes were caught from the one walleye angler who was interviewed. The angler did report unintentionally catching white perch. There was no water temperature reported this week.

Little Sturgeon Bay: Limited fishing activity was observed this week. Heavy winds and rain made for tough fishing conditions much of the week. There were limited numbers of yellow perch caught from anglers this week. Anglers did report catching sheephead/drum and white perch. The reported water temperature was around 68 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Sawyer Harbor: Limited fishing activity was observed this week. Heavy winds and rain made for tough fishing conditions much of the week. A few anglers had success catching yellow perch in 6 to 10 feet of water using live nightcrawlers. The reported water temperature was around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

June 24, 2024: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Kenosha County

Boating anglers are successfully targeting Coho, Chinook, rainbow trout and lake trout. Coho is increasing in size and has been hitting on Chinook rigs. Fishing continues to be productive with various rigs including spoons, flasher flies, dodgers, and divers. The "sweet spot" for salmon and trout has been in water temperatures of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Shoreline anglers have seen some success targeting perch. 

Milwaukee County

The weather was very windy and rainy this week, causing many fishermen to be off the water. For the boats that were out, they were only catching a few fish with only a handful reaching a limit. The depths that people were fishing ranged between 60 and 150 feet.

Racine County

Boating anglers continue to catch limits of coho, especially in the early morning hours. Chinook are starting to be caught in greater numbers. Boaters are finding the most success in 80 to 120 feet of water in water temperatures of less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Shore fishing has been productive for rainbow trout as well as perch. Michigan rigs are having the most success when targeting rainbow trout. 

Sheboygan County 

Sheboygan Harbor and Piers: Very few catches were reported from either North or South Pier this week.

Sheboygan Ramps: Most boats were reporting catches of both Coho and Chinook salmon this week at depths anywhere from 80 to 120 feet of water. The main tactics that are producing fish are flasher flies and dipsy divers. People who are targeting lake trout in deeper water on down riggers are also having lots of success. Occasional steelhead are being caught on flasher flies and dipsy divers as well.

Ozaukee County 

Port Washington Harbor and Piers: A few catches of brown trout and catfish were reported off Coal Dock Pier this week. The main tactics have been using alewives off the bottom and casting spoons.

Port Washington Ramps: Most boats have been reporting catches of a mix of Coho salmon and steelhead. Most people have been fishing anywhere from 90 feet of water to 160 feet of water using Coho dodgers, dipsy divers, and flasher flies. 

 

June 24, 2024: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Door County

Green Bay: Temperatures were in the 60s and wind was moderate to strong. It was consistently rainy and humid. Anglers had success catching smallmouth out of Ephraim using dark sleepers and other plastic lures.

Sturgeon Bay: Boaters fishing in the canal were going for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch and round goby were caught. These anglers were fishing in 10 to 15 feet of water. Soft plastics (dark colors), jerk baits and worms were used by those catching fish. Surface temperatures ranged from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kewaunee County

Kewaunee: On the Kewaunee Pier, anglers were targeting both trout and salmon. These anglers did not report any fish. Boaters fishing on Lake Michigan targeted trout and salmon. The depth of bites was reported to be between 40 to 70 feet. Flasher flies were used slightly more than spoons with green and lighter colors working well. The average trolling speed was 2.2 mph. Surface temperatures fell between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Manitowoc County

Anglers reported good catches of Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout. One group reported catching 7 Chinook. The average catch has been 2-3 rainbow trout per group and about 3 Chinook per group. One group reported a catch of 6 lake trout. Most groups have been seeing success in 70 to 80 feet of water. Water temperatures on the surface are ranging from 52-56 degrees Fahrenheit. At 65 feet down, temperatures were averaging 46-47 degrees Fahrenheit. Flashers/flies have been the best producers, especially when containing green. Spoons have also been productive. Shore and pier anglers have been targeting rainbows, Coho salmon and northern pike.