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Traverse City Fishing



Top Traverse City Fishing Spots

  1. Shipwreck off South Manitou Island, Lake Michigan
    4/23/2011 12:47:54 AM -

    45.010842000 -86.091528000

  2. Shipwreck - Three Brothers. 695
    4/22/2011 5:09:16 PM - 45.010923680 -86.091297104


  3. WESTMORELAND
    4/17/2012 10:53:50 AM - Attributes RECRD 2325 VESSLTERMS WESTMORELAND FEATURE_TYPE Not Charted LATDEC 44.933325 LONDEC -86.100094 GP_QUALITY Poor DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_TYPE YEARSUNK HISTORY SURVEY REQUIRE


  4. wreck-10116
    3/14/2015 12:54:17 AM - Attributes vesslterms feature_type Wrecks - Submerged, nondangerous chart US,US,graph,Chart 14902 latdec 45.0281435 londec -86.088585 depth sounding_type history quasou depth


  5. Rugg Pond
    5/14/2011 2:27:34 PM - Rugg Pond 44.7842, -85.2003


  6. LH0610
    5/8/2011 12:33:11 AM - Grand Traverse L 45.209722000 -85.550556000


  7. Francisco Morazan
    6/9/2012 7:39:20 PM - Francisco Morazan


  8. Stevens Lake
    5/19/2011 9:30:39 PM - Stevens Lake 44.7619, -85.8715


  9. Coho Salmon5
    4/1/2021 5:16:59 PM -


  10. ST. LAWRENCE
    4/17/2012 10:53:08 AM - Attributes RECRD 2312 VESSLTERMS ST. LAWRENCE FEATURE_TYPE Not Charted LATDEC 44.666664 LONDEC -86.266761 GP_QUALITY Poor DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_TYPE YEARSUNK HISTORY SURVEY REQUIRE



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Traverse City Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Traverse City, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Brook Trout

  2. Brook Trout

    There is a 53.33% catch rate for Brook Trout, based on 8 Brook Trout counted.

    Traverse City Brook Trout Counts Chart
    Brook

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  3. Rainbow Trout

  4. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 26.67% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 4 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Traverse City Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

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  5. Bluegill

  6. Bluegill

    There is a 13.33% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 2 Bluegill counted.

    Traverse City Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  7. Brown Trout

  8. Brown Trout

    There is a 6.67% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 1 Brown Trout counted.

    Traverse City Brown Trout Counts Chart
    Brown

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Recommendations above based on 4 species of fish and 15 fish counted for March around Traverse City.

To date, there are 34 species of fish and a total of 1671 fish counted for Traverse City and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 12/31/1873 (150 years).

Last Update: 3/22/2023 10:56:27 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest Traverse City Fishing Reports

  • Mid March Steelhead Fishing Report
    3/17/2023 8:44:23 AM - Despite the relatively mild winter we have had the steelhead fishing is about where it should be for this time of year. The sun has been shining a bit more lately bumping the


  • “Winter” Fishing Report
    2/15/2023 4:59:57 PM - It sure has been a see-saw winter with plenty of ups and downs dramatic shifts in weather and well not much snow on the ground. The past week we had an unusual string few of s


  • “Winter” Fishing Report
    2/15/2023 4:59:57 PM - It sure has been a see-saw winter with plenty of ups and downs dramatic shifts in weather and well not much snow on the ground. The past week we had an unusual string few of s


  • Steelhead
    1/13/2023 10:12:26 PM - Spring: Mid-March through April Fall: October through November Winter: December through February


  • Trout
    1/12/2023 5:47:00 PM - Late April through September (Regular Season) Some rivers including sections of the Manistee are open all year (Extended Season)


  • Smallmouth Bass
    1/11/2023 12:16:06 AM - July through August


  • Salmon
    1/10/2023 11:50:42 PM - Our Salmon run starts as early as Mid-August and extends well into October. Both Chinook/King and Coho/Silver Salmon


  • Bluegill / Panfish / Bass
    1/9/2023 12:26:48 AM - May through August


  • Golden Bones / Carp
    1/8/2023 11:51:58 PM - Mid-May through Mid-July


  • Late December Fishing Report
    12/22/2022 3:17:28 PM - Winter officially started today but we have been dealing with winter-like fishing conditions for a few weeks now. Water temperatures are in the low to mid 30s running clear an


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Top Traverse City Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. The Northern Angler
    Fly Fishing shop located in downtown Traverse City. We carry Sage, Scott, Simms Fishing Products, Redington fly rods and waders, Fishpond, Fly Tying Supplies, Vises. Fly Reels from Waterworks Lamson, Ross, Sage, Nautilus and Redington. Full Selection

  2. Orvis Streamside


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Top Traverse City Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Current Works Guide Service, LLC
    Current Works is the fly-fishing guide service of Ted Kraimer and is operated with the idea of getting you into the most enjoyable and best fishing around. With so many species to choose from, four seasons to fish in and different watersheds, all wit

  2. The Northern Angler
    Fly Fishing shop located in downtown Traverse City. We carry Sage, Scott, Simms Fishing Products, Redington fly rods and waders, Fishpond, Fly Tying Supplies, Vises. Fly Reels from Waterworks Lamson, Ross, Sage, Nautilus and Redington. Full Selection

  3. Showtime Charters
    Traverse City Michigan's premier charter fishing company.

  4. Traverse City Bass Guide Service


  5. Daydreamer Fishing Charter Services


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Top Traverse City Marinas

  1. Ahgosatown Landing Marina & RV
    All our sites overlook the marina and beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Enjoy an evening campfire on the beach and breathtaking sunrises in the morning.

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