7/30/2025 Southeast, Michigan Fishing Report

 

Southeast Lower Peninsula

Eastern Saginaw Bay: Due to the very hot weather and some storms over the weekend, activity was limited, and fishing was slower than in previous weeks. Those fishing around Caseville were able to catch a few walleye off Oak Point in 30 to 40 feet of water and out by the Charity Islands. In the eastern inner bay around Quanicassee, anglers were still getting walleye straight out and off Callahan Reef in 11 to 13 feet of water. Those who headed out deeper between the bar and the shipping channel were also able to find a few walleye. crawler harnesses performed better than body baits during the week, although both caught fish.

• For a more accurate report on Saginaw Bay I suggest taking a look at the weekly Saginaw Bay Fishing Report given to you by Saginawbay.com
  
  
• Saginaw County Bait Shops: Click Here!

Lake Erie: Walleye appeared to have moved to very deep waters, with anglers catching fewer than they had earlier in the month. Some walleye were still hanging around directly east of Stony Point near the Michigan–Ohio border. Anglers caught them by bottom bouncing crawler harnesses. Yellow perch remained elusive. A few more anglers targeted them in Michigan waters but without much luck. The catfish bite was reported good.

• If you're planning on fishing out of Sterling State Park or the Brest Bay area you can pick up tackle from the nice people at Jeff's Bait & Tackle
  
  
• If you're planning on fishing any of the canals near Lake Erie Metro Park or Point Mouillee State Game Area you can get all of your bait & tackle needs met at  Bottom Line Bait & Tackle.

Lower Saginaw Bay: Walleye were caught two miles east of the sparkplug while trolling with crawler harnesses in 22 feet of water. Trolling just north of the black hole in 20 feet of water with crawlers also produced fish. Buoys 1 and 2 produced some walleye as well, with trolling in 24 to 26 feet of water being effective. A few smallmouth bass were caught around Spoils Island by casting crankbaits along the rocks.

Below are links to bait shop listings organized by county:  

• Wayne County Click Here!
• Washtenaw County Click Here!
• Bay County Click Here!
• Monroe County Click Here!
• Livingston County Click Here!
• Ingham County Click Here!
• Genesee County Click Here!
• Saginaw County Click Here!

Your area may not be listed within this fishing report so below is a list of links to pages in Southeast Michigan to help guide you to public lakes in your county.

• Clinton County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Genessee County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Hillsdale County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Jackson County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Lapeer County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Lenawee County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Livingston County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Oakland County Public Lakes Page 1: Click Here! 
• Oakland County Public Lakes Page 2: Click Here!
• Washtenaw County Public Lakes: Click Here!
• Wayne County Public Lakes: Click Here!