Best fishing near Northport
11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Northport, 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 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
East Arm Grand Traverse Bay
Good
20.7 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
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#2
Boardman Lake
Good
27.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 52°F
Boardman Lake is a popular fishing spot in Michigan for both locals and tourists. The lake is home to several fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout…
Why 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
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#3
Lake Dubonnet
Good
32.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 53°F
Lake Dubonnet is a popular fishing destination located in northern Michigan, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#4
Lake Charlevoix
Good
25.4 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
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#5
Lake Leelanau
Good
20.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 53°F
Lake Leelanau fishing area in Michigan is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species such as bluegill, crappie, bass, and walleye. The area is…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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#6
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay
Good
16.1 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
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#7
Elk River
Good
20.3 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
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#8
Boardman River
Good
26.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 52°F
The Boardman River in Michigan is a popular fishing destination for trout, salmon, and steelhead. Nearby activities include kayaking, hiking, and biking along the river's scenic…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#9
Lime kiln Pond
Good
37.5 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
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#10
Pine River
Good
22.2 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
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#11
Kids Creek
Good
26.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Patchy Fog · 52°F
Kids Creek is a prime fishing spot in Michigan, USA for trout, including brown and rainbow. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the surrounding woods. Anglers should…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
Fishing near Northport
The Northport area has 11 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 Northport
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.