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Beaver Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 04:54 - 20:57

Beaver Lake is a lake in Michigan. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
61°F
Air temp
45°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.53 inHg → stable
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:42–21:42 Night 21:42–04:09

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

Next hours

07:00
45°
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52°
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Likely catch now (12 species)

Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
21%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
15%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
15%
Active through the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
6%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
2%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Beaver Lake is a lake in Michigan.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

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 Common Carp, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass 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?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Beaver Lake right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 21%.