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Lake Michigan (WI)
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Lake Michigan (WI) is a lake located in Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chinook salmon, Smallmouth bass, and Walleye.
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Fishing regulations at Lake Michigan (WI), WI
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 Wisconsin 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 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Lake Michigan (WI) fishing
- Chinook salmon - 995 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 639 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 370 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jeremyninham reported a nice American gizzard shad.
- @jeremyninham reported a nice Northern pike.
- @jeremyninham reported a nice Walleye.
- @alexander.silva reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead.
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