Northern Michigan Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
We have entered one of the best periods for Smallmouth Bass in Northern Michigan. Pre Spawn is one of the top rated periods to hunt big smallmouth bass that are headed up shallow. So far the season has gotten off to a great start as most inland lakes are 55 degrees or better. We have been on Grand Traverse Bay a few times finding water temps ranging from 47-53 depending on where you go.
Inland Lake Fishing
Northern Michigan smallmouth bass have started to move shallow with a few of the lakes starting the spawning cycle. Those lakes the small males are starting to nest up, but all the big females are still deep off the first break.
Inland Lakes will always fire up before the bay and are a great way to get dialed in again before the Big Water starts fishing. This week we saw some of the signs of the spawn cycle with nesting and behavior, as the baitfish bite slowed down this week we had to go finesse tactics both on fly rod and light spinning gear.
Booking a Smallmouth Trip
Interested in booking a Smallmouth Bass Trip or going for Lake Trout on light tackle, drop us a message via email, or text/call us directly 231-631-5701. We have open boats available this Summer if your want to fish for Northern Michigan Smallmouth Bass.
Jon Ray
