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Beaver Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 06:32 - 19:08

Beaver Lake is one of the lakes in Michigan. Most people come here for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike.

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Good 52% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
59°
Thu
80%
65°
Fri
86%
59°
Best day
Sat
82%
62°
Sun
84%
64°
Mon
84%
65°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
64°F
Air temp
62°F
Wind
24 mph
Pressure
29.75 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
58.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Dusk 17:53–19:53

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:05–17:05 Major period 03:05–05:05 Minor period 10:57–12:27 Minor period 19:43–21:13

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
62°
14:00
63°
15:00
64°
16:00
64°
17:00
63°
18:00
62°
19:00
62°
20:00
61°
21:00
60°
22:00
60°
23:00
59°
00:00
58°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
52%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
51%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
47%
Active through the day.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
47%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
46%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Muskellunge is generally most active around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for muskellunge, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and sucker patterns for muskellunge.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Beaver Lake?

Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Beaver Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Beaver Lake?

For Muskellunge, the fishing tends to peak around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Beaver Lake right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 15%.