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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - Nov. 17, 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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Nov. 17, 2025: West Shore Green Bay Creel Report

Brown County

Duck Creek: Low numbers of anglers were observed this week. Shore anglers were able to catch yellow perch, although most of them were too small to harvest. There were no boating anglers interviewed this week.

Fox River Boating Anglers: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Water levels remain lower than normal. Anglers targeting muskies had limited success this week. Anglers targeting walleye had the best success fishing at night or early morning near the dam or near the mouth of the Fox River. The water temperature was in the low 40s.

Fox River Shore Anglers: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Lower water levels made it challenging to fish by the De Pere Dam, although a few walleye were reported to be caught at night. Shore anglers also reported catching a few walleye closer to the mouth of the Fox River, although the number being caught is lower than in the past few weeks.

Suamico River: The Suamico boat launch had heavy traffic during the weekend, although most of the boaters were duck hunters. Boating anglers targeting yellow perch had great success fishing out in Green Bay in about 20 feet of water using live minnows. Shore anglers also had great success catching yellow perch, many of which were big enough to harvest. The water temperatures were in the low 40s.

Marinette County

Most fishing was occurring near the Hattie St. Dam on the Menominee River. A few brown trout were being caught during the day from the shorelines. Whitefish were being caught off the bridge, with the best bite happening after dark. Water level was low with little flow and anglers were finding the best results coming from drifting their baits away from the bridge.

Oconto County

Perch fishing was good this week for shore anglers at Oconto County Park 2 and on the Oconto River around the breakwater launch. Minnows were working best. Some ice was forming with cold nights limiting open water areas right away in the morning.  

 

Nov. 17, 2025: East Shore Green Bay Creel Report

There is no report available this week.

 

Nov. 17, 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. 17, 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!