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West Arm Grand Traverse Bay

Michigan, United States

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Walleye

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Steelhead

17 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Round goby

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Chinook salmon

36 in Β· 18 lb

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Lake char

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Chinook salmon

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General info

West Arm Grand Traverse Bay is a lake located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Lake char, and Chinook salmon.

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Location

44Β°52β€²41.9β€³N 85Β°35β€²21.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West Arm Grand Traverse Bay, MI

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 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 West Arm Grand Traverse Bay fishing

West Arm Grand Traverse Bay is a lake located in Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°52β€²41.9β€³N 85Β°35β€²21.6β€³W
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