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Dead River

River fishing  Michigan · 06:36 - 16:31

Dead River is a river in Michigan. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
53°
Fri
76%
36°
Sat
70%
43°
Sun
66%
50°
Mon
79%
56°
Tue
80%
47°
Best day

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.)
52°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
29.65 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:51–07:51 Dusk 15:16–17:16

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:59–08:59 Major period 18:59–20:59 Minor period 00:51–02:21 Minor period 13:37–15:07

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
59°
05:00
58°
06:00
58°
07:00
58°
08:00
58°
09:00
58°
10:00
59°
11:00
60°
12:00
61°
13:00
63°
14:00
65°
15:00
62°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
25%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak 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 Low light: 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Dead River?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Black Crappie and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Dead River?

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 Dead River?

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Dead River right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 90%.