Lake Michigan (Muskegon & White Lake pier/channel) is a fishing water in Muskegon County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake Michigan (Muskegon & White Lake pier/channel) is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for atlantic salmon, chinook salmon and muskellunge.
Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 48 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Lake Whitefish | None | 5 inland (with cisco) |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.