What is the best fish to catch in Lake Michigan?

Known as the “King Salmon,” Chinook Salmon are some of the most sought-after game fish in Lake Michigan. These powerful predators can grow to 40 pounds or more, providing anglers with an exhilarating fight. The best time to catch Chinook Salmon is during spring and fall migratory runs.



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Known as the “King Salmon,” Chinook Salmon are some of the most sought-after game fish in Lake Michigan. These powerful predators can grow to 40 pounds or more, providing anglers with an exhilarating fight. The best time to catch Chinook Salmon is during spring and fall migratory runs.

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Lake sturgeon are the largest fish in Michigan, and it's not even close. There is a tie for the second-largest fish ever caught in Michigan.

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Lake Trout are a particularly difficult fish to catch because of their limited location. Lake Trout are only found in certain parts of North America, and only live in lakes or reservoirs. Lake Trout are the largest species of char. They can live from 20-50 years and can reaches sizes in excess of 45 kilograms.

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You won't find much in the way that will leave you wanting to stay out of the waters here in the Great Lakes. The description of the biggest predator in the Great Lakes may drive you to at least do it during the day if anything... Michigan's biggest predator in the Great Lakes is a Sea Lamprey.

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Choices like salmon, mackerel, shrimp, flounder and tuna all provide essential nutrients and can be safe options to eat on a regular basis. Picano does caution that if you're concerned about mercury, opt for canned light tuna—rather than albacore, which may harbor slightly higher levels.

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Lake Erie is the warmest, most shallow and most biologically diverse of the North American Great Lakes, home to 107 species of fish (90 native, 17 introduced) making it one of the largest freshwater fisheries in the world.

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Lake sturgeon live longer than any other fish species in Michigan. Male lake sturgeon live an average of 55 years. Females live 80-150 years.

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At the bottom of Lake Michigan, you will find non-fish inhabitants of the lake, such as worms, mollusks, amphipods, and insect larvae. These small creatures provide food for non-native fish such as whitefish, round goby, and perch.

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Three of the most dangerous fish in the Great Lakes are the pacu, snakehead and sea lamprey. Wait until you see photos of these fish!

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