Lake Michigan Chicago Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the up-to-the-minute fishing scoop straight from the heart of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a comfortable June morning, with temps slated to rise from the mid-60s up into the mid-70s by midday, under mostly clear skies. The humidity is moderate at around 56%, and we’ve got a gentle breeze clocking in at about 10 mph out of the south, so the lake is serving up manageable 1-2 foot waves—ideal for both pier and boat anglers. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM, and sunset will close our day at 8:29 PM, giving you a long window to chase the bite. No tides on the big lake, but expect a steady lake level from week to week according to historical records from the Chicago Midway International Airport and Weather25.com.

Now, on to the fishing! The main headline is coho salmon—still the star along the Chicago lakefront. Boat anglers are landing them both shallow (50-80 feet) and out deeper (up to 160 feet). Coho dodgers and flies remain the top ticket, especially trolled around 45 feet down. Spoons in blue, green, and orange are getting bit, with early mornings being prime time before the sun gets high. While the peak run has passed, expect scattered but solid action for another week or two. A few Chinook are also showing in the mix, especially out deeper, and big lakers remain steady off the first bank, with blue baits and cowbells the top producers. According to KidsFishingAdviser.com and the latest spooled-up local podcasts, you can expect to see mixed cooler bags with coho, a few Chinook, and bonus lake trout for those willing to put in the miles.

From shore, Montrose and Diversey Harbors have been giving up a handful of coho and some stout smallmouth bass. Shore anglers are finding success on small shiny spoons and swim baits, especially in the early hours. Park Bait Shop reports that crawlers, large minnows, and even spawn sacs are getting attention around the slips—and don’t sleep on the slip bobber setups for the bonus bite. Smallmouth bass activity is climbing, with the warm water drawing them closer to rocks and breakwalls.

Hotspots today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning into mid-morning for coho and lake trout, with bonus bass action in the rocks.

- Burnham Harbor: Consistent for mixed species, especially on the outer walls and near the mouth.

- The first bank off the Chicago light: For boaters willing to troll blue or green spoons and dodgers, you’ll find lake trout stacked up and occasional schools of salmon moving through.

Remember—perch season is open, but catches remain spotty, so keep your expectations in check. If you’re chasing bass, stick to plastics and live bait around structure.

That’s the scoop for June 21st—thanks for tuning in, anglers! Be sure to subscribe for your daily dose of on-the-water intel and never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Michigan, Chicago fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

It’s shaping up to be a classic early summer day on the lakefront. Sunrise came early at 5:16 AM and you’ll have daylight straight through until 8:20 PM, so plenty of time to wet a line. According to Weather25, temps will start out comfortable in the low 60s and climb to the mid-70s, with just a slight chance of a passing shower late morning—nothing that should keep you off the water. Winds are rolling in from the southwest at 10 to 20 knots, so expect one- to two-foot waves; bigger boats will be comfortable, and shore anglers can enjoy fairly calm conditions, especially near the harbors. The National Weather Service Marine Forecast is calling for clear skies heading into the weekend, but keep an eye out as south winds amp up Saturday.

The bite has been strong and steady this week. According to recent reports from Silver King Charters, coho salmon are still the main story in Chicago, with many boats bringing in near-limit catches both trolling and from shore. Most of the coho have been hitting in 15- to 30-foot depths, especially in the early morning hours. Troll those orange dodgers with peanut flies, or mix in a few UV bright spoons for flash. For those targeting kings (Chinook salmon), head a little deeper—90 to 100 feet out—with green flashers and larger flies. Some kings are topping 15 pounds, so make sure your tackle is up to the job.

There’s also been solid action for rainbows and brown trout. Rainbows in the 4 to 6 pound range are coming in, with most taken just below the thermocline on blue and green flashers. Brown trout are cruising the harbors and breakwalls, hitting live alewives, shad, or silver and green casting spoons.

From shore, anglers at Montrose and Belmont harbors are hooking coho, brown trout, and the occasional rainbow, with silver/green spoons and spawn sacs producing best around first light. Further south, near 31st Street, the slip bobber rigs with live bait are working especially well for both trout and the occasional smallmouth bass.

Speaking of smallies, Captain Experiences is reporting “insane” bass action lately—30-plus fish days for those working rocky bottom areas and harbor mouths on soft plastics and crankbaits. This is prime time for bass around the piers and rock piles.

Hot spots for today:

- Montrose Harbor: Early morning coho and browns on spoons and spawn.

- 31st Street Harbor: Slip bobber rigs for trout; smallmouths on plastics and crankbaits.

- Offshore between 90 and 120 feet: Trolling for kings and big rainbows with green and blue flasher-fly combos.

Best baits and lures this week:

- Orange dodgers with peanut flies for coho

- Green or blue flasher/fly rigs for kings and rainbows

- Silver/green spoons or live alewives for browns

- Soft plastics and shallow-running crankbaits for smallmouth bass

Fish safe and handle those bigger salmon with care—they’re putting on a show this wee

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Chicago Lake Michigan fishing report for June 18, 2025.

We’ve got a classic Midwest summer start shaping up today—expect moderate to heavy rain with some thunder early, and temps reaching up to 86 degrees with a low around 68. That rain’s not here for long, but it will push some fish shallow and stir things up on the breakwalls and harbors. Sunrise was at 5:16 AM, and sunset’s coming up at 8:29 PM, so there’s still plenty of daylight to play with. The National Weather Service has us pegged for south winds at 10 to 20 knots, building waves up to 1–3 feet. Those winds will keep the water moving, so watch your drift and troll lines, especially with those afternoon gusts.

Salmon action continues to be hot, especially Coho. Reports from Silver King Charters up the lake say they’re still seeing limit or near-limit catches outside Milwaukee, all the way down the shoreline to Chicago. Most of the catch is Coho, with a few big Chinook in the mix—up to 16 pounds. The key to the bite has been trolling with small peanut flies on orange dodgers and flashers, with mono dipsies set shallow (around 12–20 feet on the counter). Board rods dressed with orange B&B or Derks flashers are turning fish too—try speeds a touch faster than normal to keep you on top of those active schools. If you want a change, try double spoons on the deep riggers. They’ll pick off bonus Chinook if the Coho bite slows.

For those fishing on foot, the Indiana DNR reports Coho action is still solid around the Illinois line, especially from boats working close to shore, but don’t overlook shore casting at Montrose and Burnham Harbors. Early-morning and late-evening are primetime. Alewives are moving in thick, drawing predators; so match the hatch with small silver or blue spoons, Kastmasters, or a classic orange-and-gold J-9 Rapala. Live baiters can do well with lively minnows or shrimp under a float.

Steelhead are picking up on the Manistee River and should be staging at the mouths of local tribs soon, so keep an eye out for surface activity near river inflows.

Hot spots today:

- The Montrose Horseshoe and harbor mouth—aggressive Coho pushing bait in close.

- Calumet Park breakwall—great for shore casters using spoons or nightcrawlers under floats, especially with this morning’s cloud cover and stirred-up water.

With changing weather and a stormy push this morning, be mindful of conditions—wear your PFD, tell someone where you’re headed, and check the radar before you launch or wade out.

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fresh Chicago Lake Michigan fishing report for Friday, June 6th, 2025.

Let's talk weather first - we're looking at north winds 5 to 10 knots today with mostly cloudy and hazy conditions. Wave heights are running 1 to 2 feet, so pretty manageable out there.

The coho salmon bite is starting to wind down now, but they're still worth targeting. Boat anglers are finding them scattered in both shallow waters (50-80 feet depths) and deeper waters of 120-160 feet. Most boats are having success running coho dodgers and flies, as well as spoons in various colors. Try depths around 45 feet down for best results.

Lake trout action remains strong with good catches reported off first bank. If you're after lakers, blue baits have been particularly effective. Shore anglers at Leland have had good success trolling for lake trout.

For walleye anglers, reports from Saginaw Bay indicate success trolling in 20 to 25 feet of water using crankbaits. Crawler harnesses have also been producing in 17 feet of water.

Perch are around but remember that season remains closed until June 16th - just 10 more days to wait, folks!

Bass fishing has been picking up significantly. If you're targeting them, soft plastics like MirrOlure Lil' Johns, Norton Sand Eels, and split tail beetles on ¼- to ½-ounce leadheads have been working well.

Hot spots worth checking today include:

- Montrose Harbor for shore anglers targeting mixed bag action

- Straight out or north of McKinley Marina for those targeting deeper waters (100-200 feet)

- South Shore area in shallower water (under 70 feet) has been producing nice lake trout

For those venturing out from Port Washington, the south pier and Coal Dock have been producing brown trout and coho. Most successful anglers are using either alewives or casting spoons.

The key advantage with artificials right now is covering water. Remember, moving just 5 feet can be the difference between catching fish on every cast and getting skunked. Don't be afraid to keep moving until you find active fish.

Fishing pressure has been relatively light, so you should have plenty of elbow room out there. Take advantage of it while you can before the weekend crowds arrive.

That's your Lake Michigan fishing report for today, June 6th. Thanks for tuning in, and if you found this helpful, be sure to subscribe for daily updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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