| Michigan, the metro Detroit area, is a surprising | | | | are looking to feed. There is a benefit to scheduling |
| location for great bass fishing trips. While many | | | | bass fishing trips at this time of year in Michigan, |
| fishermen would not think to take a bass fishing | | | | because there is little boat traffic. You have most of |
| expedition to the state of Michigan, there are several | | | | the fishing areas to yourself. However, cold weather |
| great areas for fine bass fishing. Lake St. Clair, Lake | | | | gear is necessary for these trips, and may deter |
| Erie, Saginaw Bay, and several inland lakes offer | | | | fishermen who aren't accustomed to cold water |
| some of the best small mouth bass fishing anywhere. | | | | fishing. It can be a frigid experience in Michigan during |
| Fishing in Michigan takes place from April through | | | | the winter season because of the winds and |
| December and the seasons provide different kinds | | | | temperatures. |
| fishing opportunities. | | | | Bass fishing trips are available for different bodies of |
| Bass fishing trips from early spring through the spawn | | | | water throughout Michigan, particularly for small |
| are usually very productive. There is exciting fishing | | | | mouth bass. The Grand Traverse Bay, Thunder Bay, |
| at this time of year. Many fish are visible, and they | | | | Bay De Noc and countless other Great Lakes Ports |
| are interested in fishing baits like the super flukes and | | | | offer often untouched fishing opportunities. Also for |
| spinner baits. With these baits, it is a prime time to | | | | small mouth fishing Michigan has top-notch inland |
| catch fish. The spring weather makes it a great | | | | lakes. |
| destination for enjoyable fishing. | | | | The Detroit River also offers opportunities for |
| Fish are generally found in deeper water as the fish | | | | walleye fishing in addition to bass fishing. This is |
| settle into their summer routines. By mid summer | | | | where fish in massive numbers migrate up the |
| they are schooled and feeding heavily. Your bass | | | | Detroit River from Lake Erie in the spring. |
| fishing trips at this time of year can yield twenty five | | | | For the white bass fishing the best time period to go |
| to forty fish per day. The average fish weighs | | | | is May through mid June on Lakes Erie and St. Clair. |
| almost seven pounds. | | | | This is also a great time for top water bass fishing |
| During fall, small mouth bass start feeding | | | | opportunities. At this time is where spawning white |
| aggressively. They are best found in the shallows. | | | | bass are making their way up the river. These fish |
| Some of the biggest fish of the year can be caught | | | | are eager to bite at anything resembling a minnow so |
| as the ice over approaches because this is when fish | | | | this makes fishing simple and easy during this time. |