Best fishing near Franklin

5 fishing spots · 5 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Franklin, 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 5 of 5 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Carter Lake at Thelma Spencer Park
#1 Carter Lake at Thelma Spencer Park Fair
11.0 mi away
· Water 82°F · a bit warm· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Carter Lake, located within the Thelma Spencer Park Fishing Area in Michigan, is known for its diverse fish population, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and northern…
Why 64: live conditions (fair)
64Solid
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Maybury Pond
#2 Maybury Pond Fair
14.3 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Stained · 56 FNU· Thunderstorms — get off the water
Maybury Pond is a popular fishing spot in Michigan that offers a variety of fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, and black crappie. Nearby activities…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Firefighters' Park Lakes
#3 Firefighters' Park Lakes Good
7.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Firefighters Park Lakes is a popular fishing destination located in Troy, Michigan. The park features two lakes stocked with bluegill, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and channel…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Cass Lake
#4 Cass Lake Fair
8.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cass Lake is a popular fishing destination in Michigan, offering anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including walleye, bass, pike, perch, and bluegill. The lake…
Why 46: live conditions (fair)
46Rated
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Cedar Island Lake
#5 Cedar Island Lake Fair
13.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cedar Island Lake is a popular fishing spot in Michigan, known for its abundance of Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. The lake is located in the Huron-Manistee National…
Why 39: live conditions (fair)
39Rated

Fishing near Franklin

The Franklin area has 5 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 Franklin

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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