MDNR Fishing Report 4/30/2025

Southwest Lower Peninsula

Muskegon: Pier fishing was reported as slow. Boat anglers reported mixed bags with Chinook salmon, brown trout, and lake trout seen. Fishing was still hit or miss for boat anglers who were trolling but those that found the fish had success.

Muskegon Lake: Fishing for perch was relatively slow, with many small fish caught. Most boat anglers were using minnows on perch rigs. Bass fishing was productive for anglers.

South Haven: Boat anglers had good fishing, with 45 to 60 feet of water being the most productive. Small crankbaits and spoons were catching most of the fish. Anglers were catching a mixed bag of coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Pier anglers also caught an occasional coho salmon and some steelhead. Most fish were caught fishing spawn on the bottom. 

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