EAST ARM GRAND TRAVERSE BAY

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FISHING • MICHIGAN

East Arm Grand Traverse Bay


April 29, 2024

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, and smallmouth bass. Nearby activities include boating, swimming, and hiking. For fishing, it's recommended to use downriggers or planer boards along with trolling spoons, plugs, or flies. The best time to visit is from April to June and September to October, with average temperatures ranging from the low 40s to mid-70s.



Fish Species
Image Alt American Eel
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Coho Salmon
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Lake Trout
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
Image Alt Steelhead

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Dollar Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Wawasee Public Fishing Area

Steinbarger Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Kuhn Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Adams Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Grassy Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Westler Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Pigeon River

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Norman Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Miller Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Permit
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO NORTHWETERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
EAST BRANCH FROM WESTERN FOREST BOUNDARY (SEC 19, T46N, R6W) TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE TO MOUTH AT LAKE MICHIGAN
Betsie-Platte Watershed, Michigan
SOURCE IN SEC 21, T47N, R12W TO MOUTH AT WHITEFISH BAY
Tahquamenon Watershed, Michigan
ORIGIN AT CONFLUENCE OF OUTLETS OF FRENCHMAN LAKE AND CARP LAKE (SEC 26, T44N, R6W) TO WEST SECTION LINE OF SEC 30, T43N, R5W
Carp-Pine Watershed, Michigan
COUNTY ROAD H-58 (AKA. ADAMS TRAIL/ MUNISING-VAN MEER-SHINGLETON RD.) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
SECTION 17, T48N, R17W (BOUNDARY OF PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE LANDS) TO MOUTH AT LAKE SUPERIOR
Betsy-Chocolay Watershed, Michigan
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Mackinac

Ferry Beach Park

Magnus Park

Trout Lake Park

French Bay Natural Area

Wilderness Area Seney

Wilderness Area Hardwood State Forest

Petoskey State Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Bear River Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
KELDERHOUSE FARM
Kelderhouse Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The farm dates back to the 19th century and is a great place to ...
THE BOATHOUSE
The Boathouse is a popular point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, surrounded by lush forests ...
THORESON FARM
Thoreson Farm is a must-visit point of interest within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. The farm is a historic landmark that dates back to the early 1900s, ...
SLEEPING BEAR INN
The Sleeping Bear Inn point of interest is located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a historic inn that was built in 1854. Today, the ...
MARINE MUSEUM
The Marine Museum is a must-visit point of interest in Michigan's National Park. This museum is an excellent place to learn about the Great Lakes and the maritime history of ...
CHARLES & HATTIE OLSEN FARM
The Charles & Hattie Olsen Farm is a historic point of interest located in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It was established in the early 1900s and served as ...
DECHOW FARM
Dechow Farm is a unique point of interest located in Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The farm was established in the late 1800s and is a testament to the history ...
THE BLACKSMITH SHOP
The Blacksmith Shop point of interest is a must-see attraction in Michigan's National Park. As the name suggests, the site is a historic blacksmith shop that was once the center ...
THE GENERAL STORE
The General Store is a popular point of interest located in the heart of Michigan's national park. This historic establishment has been serving visitors and locals alike for over a ...
PORT ONEIDA SCHOOLHOUSE
The Port Oneida Schoolhouse is a historical point of interest located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. It is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1893 ...

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