Northern Michigan Smallmouth Bass
Northern Michigan Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass fishing season in Northern Michigan is in full swing, making it the perfect time to hunt for some of the biggest smallmouth bass of the year. The pre-spawn bite is on, with migratory smallmouth bass on the Big Manistee River and most Northern Michigan inland lakes in the 50-degree range. The smallmouth bass are pushing shallow and hungry after a long winter.
Fishing for Pre-Spawn Smallmouth Bass
For those looking to target smallmouth bass during the pre-spawn, now is the time to throw big flies. Big streamer patterns are the top producers on the river or inland lakes. Baitfish are spawning and steelhead smolts are migrating out, making this the best time of year for streamer anglers.
Inland lakes are producing well with perch colors, as post-spawn perch make for easy meals for smallmouth bass and northern pike. Feather-changers, deceivers, and jerk baits like the Berkley Stunna in perch color have been successful choices.
May and June are the best months for targeting big fish in Northern Michigan, as pre-spawn fish are aggressive and willing to chase bigger baits.
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 are have open dates for May and June if your looking for an opportunity and a Big Northern Michigan Smallmouth.
Jon Ray