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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - June 30, 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 30, 2025: West Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Brown County

Duck Creek: Low fishing pressure was observed throughout the week. Most anglers reported light catches with largemouth bass being caught the most.

Fox River Anglers: Low fishing pressure was observed throughout the week. High winds and rainy conditions on some days likely kept a lot of anglers off the water. Catfish and sheepshead were the species that the most anglers reported catching. Smallmouth bass anglers reported good catches on soft plastics. Other fish being caught this past week include white bass, yellow perch, and common carp. Water temperatures ranged between 70-75 degrees.

Suamico River: Low fishing pressure was observed throughout the week with higher numbers of pleasure boaters observed over the weekend. Windy conditions throughout the week most likely led to the low fishing pressure. Yellow perch anglers reported moderate catches with the best luck using night crawlers. Walleye anglers reported low catches. Other species being caught this week include sheepshead and white bass. Water temperatures ranged between 70-75 degrees. 

Marinette County

Most anglers were targeting salmon out of the Menominee River launches this week with good results. Catches from 3 to 15 per boat were seen with most fish being 6 to 16 lbs. The best areas were between Green Island and Chambers Island fishing 85 to 140 feet of water starting at 50 feet down and deeper. Flasher and fly combination were working better than spoons. Green and glow colors were best. A couple of rainbow trout were also reported caught. Surface temperatures were in the mid 60’s with cold water being seen not far down in the water column. Anglers on the Peshtigo River were having some luck catching sheepshead and catfish.

Oconto County

Most anglers were targeting yellow perch this week. Good catches were reported fishing the weeds on or around rock piles in 5 to 12 feet of water. Minnows and crawlers were both catching fish. White perch, bowfin, and sheepshead were also being caught by perch anglers.

Geano Beach: Low fishing pressure was observed throughout the week with higher numbers of pleasure boaters over the weekend. High winds and rainy conditions likely led to the low fishing pressure. Walleye anglers reported low catches. Yellow perch anglers reported moderate catches on night crawlers. Water temperatures ranged between 70-75 degrees.

June 30, 2025: East Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Bayshore Park: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Anglers targeting walleye had some success jigging hair jigs south of Bayshore Park near Volks Landing in around 20 feet of water. Anglers targeting yellow perch had the best success fishing with live minnows in around 14 feet of water. Water temperatures were around 70° Fahrenheit. 

Little Sturgeon Bay: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Part of the week had windy and rainy conditions. Anglers targeting smallmouth bass had the best success fishing in between 5 to 12 feet of water using live nightcrawlers. Anglers targeting yellow perch had success catching larger yellow perch jigging smaller plastic jigs in around 10 feet of water. There were no walleyes reported caught this week. Water temperatures were around 68° Fahrenheit.

Sawyer Harbor: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Part of the week had windy and rainy conditions that likely limited angler activity. Anglers targeting yellow perch had little success overall although one angler reported catching eight yellow perch using live nightcrawlers in 15 ft of water. There were no reported catches from anglers targeting smallmouth bass or walleye. Water temperatures were around 70° Fahrenheit.

 

June 30, 2025: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Kenosha County

Shore anglers saw a decent perch fishery this week. The size of fish was slightly smaller this week ranging more from 8-10 inches with a handful of perch above that. Salmon and trout remained difficult to find from the piers this week.

Boaters continued to have success finding perch even when the shoreline bite slowed down. Plenty of perch above 10 inches were caught and most anglers still found limits. Minnows continued to be the most successful form of bait, but some plastics were used as well. Salmon and trout continued to be spotty at best with most boaters not catching limits. Coho and steelhead were the dominant species this week with a few Chinook mixed in. 

Milwaukee County

Ramps: Anglers launching out of McKinley earlier this week seeking Chinook salmon had the most success fishing depths anywhere from 70-120 ft, north of the marina, with many reporting a notable decline in bite frequency by 8am throughout the week. Kings were biting as far down as 50-80 ft, with most hits occurring about halfway down the water column. 4-inch flies were hot earlier in the week to be replaced by spoons as the more successful lure come Thursday, with anglers bringing in moderately sized lake trout, 11-15 lb king salmon, rainbow trout up to 9 lbs, and the occasional brown trout. The movement of cool waters to the shoreline following a day of decent western winds has brought some salmon in shallower waters by the end of the week, with a few anglers reporting luck with kings and Coho salmon in depths from 50-80 ft across from Shorewood or directly outside of South Shore Ramp.

Shoreline: Shoreline anglers are continuing to encounter decent concentrations of yellow perch along McKinley Pier, with the highest perch densities at the middle of the pier near the orange triangle sign. Lead-headed plastic jigs, especially semi translucent or glittery, are getting the most bites. The perch at Oak Creek Power plant are more elusive but continue to gather in large schools right at the discharge point into the lake.

Ozaukee County

Port Washington Piers/Harbor: Frequent catches of Coho Salmon have been reported off the Coal dock pier casting spoons and soaking. Some catches of rainbow trout and brown trout have been reported as well. 

Port Washington Ramps: Boats have been reporting frequent catches of Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and rainbow trout. Anglers are having the most success catching Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and rainbow trout in 90-130 feet of water. Chinook salmon have mostly been caught deeper in the water column, around 70 feet down, using flasher flies in a variety of colors. Coho salmon have also been caught in shallower depths, around 30-50 feet of water, using Coho dodgers and spoons in a variety of colors. 

Racine County

Shore anglers saw another great week of perch fishing from both boats and shore. The weekend bite slowed down dramatically from the shores but remained good for boaters. Minnows remain the most common method for success, but some have been catching limits on plastics as well.

Salmon and trout were hard to come by this week for most anglers. Small storms brought swift changes to temperatures and winds on the lake making it difficult to find fish. The highest success rate seemed to be around 110 feet of water. Anything else left anglers with 1-2 fish for the day. Anglers were catching a mixed bag of lake trout, Coho, Chinook and steelhead this week with Coho being the most common. 

Sheboygan County

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

Ramps: Consistent catches of Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and rainbow trout have been reported with some catches of lake trout as well. Boats are reporting catching Coho salmon in 20-35 feet of water on a variety of Coho rigs such as Coho dodgers and spoons in a variety of colors. Anglers have also been reporting success catching Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and rainbow trout in around 90-120 feet of water. Most Chinook salmon were caught deeper in the water column around 70 feet down using flasher flies.

June 30, 2025: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Door County

Northern Door County: Boating anglers were targeting smallmouth bass and shore anglers were targeting smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and rock bass. Boating anglers had the best success at Rowley's Bay in waters around 8 feet deep, using mainly crankbaits. Shore anglers targeting smallmouth found success in quite a few spots. Murphy Park, Ellison Bay, and Gills Rock were most popular and had best results using neon soft plastics. Other shore anglers focusing on yellow perch had great results in Egg Harbor using night crawlers. Night crawlers were also the main bait used for anglers targeting rock bass in Egg Harbor and Ephraim and showed good success. Water temperatures this week were steady in the upper 50s. 

Sturgeon Bay: Most shoreline anglers were targeting yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Both species were caught along with bluegill, rock bass, freshwater drum, bowfin and round goby. Worms, jigs and tubes were among the bait and lures used from those surveyed. Boaters fishing on Lake Michigan were going after both trout and salmon with rainbow trout and Chinook salmon being caught during the week. Depth of bites average range was between 40 to 50 feet down and the average range of water these boaters were fishing in was between 120 to 140 feet. Surface temperatures later in the week were 55 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Boaters fishing the Canal were targeting smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and walleye. Smallmouth groups were typically in 6 to 11 feet of water using tubes for lures. Yellow perch anglers were mainly in 8 to 16 feet of water using both worms and minnows for bait. Pike groups were in around 8 feet of water using crankbaits. Surface temperatures in the canal ranged from 67 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Kewaunee County

Algoma: Anglers fishing the shorelines were mainly targeting smallmouth bass with some being caught near Olsen Park. Water clarity here was around two feet of visibility. On Lake Michigan, boaters were out fishing for rainbow trout, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. All three species were caught. Most bites came between 40 to 50 feet down. The average depth of water boaters fished was 150 to 190 feet of water. Blue and green colored spoons and flasher flies were commonly used by those with fish. Surface temperatures varied widely during the week, from mid-40’s early in the week, to mid to high 50’s near the end of the week. Trolling speed average was around 2.3 mph. 

Kewaunee: Along the pier and shorelines, anglers were targeting both trout and salmon. Rainbow trout were caught during the week. Boaters on Lake Michigan were also targeting trout and salmon. Rainbow trout and Chinook salmon were caught. Average depth of bites was falling between 40 to 60 feet down. Most groups were fishing in 130 to 160 feet of water. Darker colored spoons and flasher flies were often used by those with fish. The average trolling speed was about 2.3 mph. Surface temperature average was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Manitowoc County

The last half of the week anglers reported catches of rainbow trout, Coho, and Chinook. Angling groups averaged 2-3 fish per group. The best reports were catches of 8 and 9. The best day had reports of 11 rainbow, 11 Coho, and 11 Chinook along with one lake trout. The most successful groups were in 90-110 feet of water. Most bites were between 40-90 feet down in the water column. Most fish were caught on flasher flies, some standout colors included green and blue. The most successful reported trolling speeds were from 1.7-2.0mph. An angler on the Manitowoc piers reported catching a brown trout on a spoon, and one angler in the harbor caught a northern pike.