🐟 What fish can you catch in Birmingham?

Most commonly caught species around Birmingham , MI : Largemouth bass - 45,548 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 10,998 reported catches Northern pike - 9,031 reported catches Bluegill - 5,217 reported catches Rock bass - 4,871 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Birmingham fishing reports?

The latest Birmingham , MI fishing reports are: @BannonTheAngler reported a nice Common carp at Ford Lake . @mcmillan.daniel reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Huron River . @SERBO reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kent Lake . @codybokor reported a nice Walleye at Huron River . @Catchthatswim reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kent Lake . .

Fishing in Birmingham, MI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Birmingham, Michigan?

Anglers in Birmingham , MI recommend these top fishing spots: Newburgh Lake , Clinton River , Pontiac Lake , Cass Lake , Wilcox Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Birmingham?

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Top fish species in Birmingham

Latest Birmingham fishing reports

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Common carp

Ford Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Huron River

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Largemouth bass

Kent Lake

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Walleye

Huron River

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Largemouth bass

Kent Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Long Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pontiac Lake

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Northern pike

Kent Lake

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

Cass Lake

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Fishing regulations in Birmingham

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of June 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Birmingham fishing

Anglers in Birmingham, MI recommend these top fishing spots: Newburgh Lake, Clinton River, Pontiac Lake, Cass Lake, and Wilcox Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Birmingham, MI:

Largemouth bass - 45,548 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 10,998 reported catches
Northern pike - 9,031 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,217 reported catches
Rock bass - 4,871 reported catches

The latest Birmingham, MI fishing reports are:

@BannonTheAngler reported a nice Common carp at Ford Lake.
@mcmillan.daniel reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Huron River.
@SERBO reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kent Lake.
@codybokor reported a nice Walleye at Huron River.
@Catchthatswim reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kent Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Birmingham, MI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: