🐟 What fish can you catch in Houghton?

Most commonly caught species around Houghton , MI : Northern pike - 266 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 159 reported catches Walleye - 103 reported catches Rock bass - 90 reported catches Largemouth bass - 64 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Houghton fishing reports?

The latest Houghton , MI fishing reports are: @shanthefishman reported a nice Steelhead at Traverse River . @landon.stein reported a nice Yellow perch . @landon.stein reported a nice Black crappie . @landon.stein reported a nice Black crappie . @landon.stein reported a nice Black crappie . .

Fishing in Houghton, MI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Houghton, Michigan?

Anglers in Houghton , MI recommend these top fishing spots: Keweenaw Waterway , Portage Lake , Pike Bay , Torch Lake , Portage River .

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

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Michigan, United States

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Top fish species in Houghton

Latest Houghton fishing reports

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Steelhead

Traverse River

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Yellow perch

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Northern pike

Portage Lake

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Northern pike

Portage Lake

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Northern pike

Portage Lake

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Fishing regulations in Houghton

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 April 13, 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 Houghton fishing

Anglers in Houghton, MI recommend these top fishing spots: Keweenaw Waterway, Portage Lake, Pike Bay, Torch Lake, and Portage River.

Most commonly caught species around Houghton, MI:

Northern pike - 266 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 159 reported catches
Walleye - 103 reported catches
Rock bass - 90 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 64 reported catches

The latest Houghton, MI fishing reports are:

@shanthefishman reported a nice Steelhead at Traverse River.
@landon.stein reported a nice Yellow perch.
@landon.stein reported a nice Black crappie.
@landon.stein reported a nice Black crappie.
@landon.stein reported a nice Black crappie.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Houghton, 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: