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Belleville Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 06:10 - 16:24

Belleville Lake is one of the lakes in Michigan. Most people come here for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
58°
Best day
Fri
85%
52°
Sat
85%
49°
Sun
80%
51°
Mon
85%
56°
Tue
78%
60°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
56°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:25–07:25 Dusk 15:09–17:09

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:42–08:42 Major period 18:42–20:42 Minor period 00:37–02:07 Minor period 13:17–14:47

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

04:00
63°
05:00
60°
06:00
59°
07:00
60°
08:00
60°
09:00
62°
10:00
65°
11:00
65°
12:00
64°
13:00
65°
14:00
67°
15:00
68°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
23%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Common Carp.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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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About this water

Belleville Lake is a fresh water artificial reservoir located mostly within Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A very small portion extends west into Washtenaw County. The lake was created from the construction of the French Landing Dam and Powerhouse along the Huron River in 1925.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Belleville Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Lake Trout and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Belleville 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 Belleville Lake?

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Belleville Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 78%.