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Michigan Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 Michigan locations, or enter any ZIP code.
US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context
Michigan fishing forecast for today
Friday, October 23 · NWS offices: DTX, GRR, APX · Time zone: America/Detroit
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit NWS DTX | 56 Marginal | 66 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 3 mph (g 6) | 72 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Grand Rapids NWS GRR | 53 Marginal | 66 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 2 mph (g 9) | 56 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Traverse City NWS APX | 55 Marginal | 67 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 5 mph (g 8) | 55 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Detroit (56/100). Best deer movement score: Detroit (72/100).
Detroit in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Detroit right now?
1:00 PM: wind 3 mph ENE, gusts 6 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 51 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1029 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Detroit fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1029 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ENE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Detroit fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ENE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 69 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook — Detroit
50–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
45–65°F · Waxing Gibbous
44–68°F · Waxing Gibbous
49–66°F · Full Moon
45–59°F · Waning Gibbous
44–63°F · Waning Gibbous
47–67°F · Waning Gibbous
Michigan fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Michigan DNR. Always check current Michigan fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Michigan?
As of this forecast, Detroit scores 56/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Detroit at 56/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Michigan cities are covered?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City. Any Michigan ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Michigan fishing regulations?
From the Michigan DNR: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing
More forecasts
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- Fishing forecast for tomorrow
- Best time to fish today — hour-by-hour fishing times
- Is it too windy to fish? Live wind check
- Georgia fish & game forecast
- Hunting forecast & deer movement forecast
- Solunar calendar — major & minor feeding times
- Coastal tide forecast — NOAA high and low tide predictions