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.

Featured Fish - American Eel

The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The body is snakelike and the head is pointed. The dorsal, caudal and anal fins are combined into one long, continuous fin. The eel’s coloration is dark gray to olive above and yellowish or white on the underside. The average size typically ranges in the range of two feet, although larger specimens may grow upwards of three feet. There have been a few rare occurrences of American eels ranging upwards of five feet.