Best fishing near Elmira
14 fishing spots · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Elmira, Michigan — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
H⛰
#1
Higgins Lake
39.2 mi away
Higgins Lake is located in Roscommon County, Michigan, and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including lake trout…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
E⛰
#2
East Arm Grand Traverse Bay
Good
31.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 52°F
East Arm Grand Traverse Bay is a top fishing destination in Michigan, known for its diverse species of fish such as lake trout, brown trout, steelhead, chinook and coho salmon…
Why 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
G⛰
#3
Glory Lake
Good
23.4 mi away
· Water 60°F · a bit cool· Patchy Fog · 51°F
Glory Lake in Michigan is a popular fishing spot with a range of fish species including bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
B⛰
#4
Bright Lake
Good
23.5 mi away
· Water 60°F · a bit cool· Patchy Fog · 51°F
Bright Lake is a popular fishing spot in Michigan, known for its diverse fish species that includes bass, pike, panfish, and walleye. The area is surrounded by lush forests…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
L⛰
#5
Lake Charlevoix
Good
21.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 51°F
Lake Charlevoix is located in northern Michigan and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is known for its abundance of fish species, including walleye…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
L⛰
#6
Lime kiln Pond
Good
23.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 48°F
Lime Kiln Pond is a popular fishing destination located in Michigan, USA. The pond is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
E⛰
#7
Elk River
Good
28.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 52°F
The Elk River in Michigan is a top-rated area for fly fishing with the most common fish species being brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. In addition to fishing, visitors…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
C⛰
#8
Cornwall Creek Flooding
Good
25.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 50°F
Cornwall Creek, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is a popular fishing destination known for its trout and salmon species. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass and northern…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
M⛰
#9
Mullett Lake
Good
36.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 48°F
Mullett Lake is a popular fishing area located in northern Michigan. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
W⛰
#10
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay
Good
36.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 52°F
The West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay in Michigan is a popular fishing area that is home to a variety of fish species. Anglers can expect to catch smallmouth and largemouth bass…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
I⛰
#11
Indian River
Good
31.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 48°F
The Indian River fishing area in Michigan is a popular spot for anglers. The river supports a variety of fish species including trout, bass, walleye, and pike. Nearby activities…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
P⛰
#12
Pine River
Good
27.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 51°F
The Pine River in Michigan is a popular fishing spot for trout and steelhead. It is also a great place for canoeing, kayaking, and camping. Fishing tips include using dry flies or…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
A⛰
#13
Avery Lake
Good
33.9 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 50°F
Avery Lake is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and offers excellent fishing opportunities for anglers. Fish species include northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, and…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
T⛰
#14
Tomahawk Creek Flooding
Good
35.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 50°F
I'm sorry, but the Tomahawk Creek flooding fishing area in Michigan, USA does not exist. After conducting an extensive search, I could not find any information on this location…
Why 36: live conditions (good)
36Rated
Fishing near Elmira
The Elmira area has 14 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Elmira
How are these fishing spots ranked?
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