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Lily Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 06:28 - 19:17

Lily Lake is a lake set in Michigan. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Northern Pike.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
68°
Sun
85%
60°
Best day
Mon
82%
60°
Tue
80%
64°
Wed
79%
59°
Thu
78%
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.)
65°F
Air temp
66°F
Wind
22 mph
Pressure
29.79 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
39.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 18:02–20:02

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:09–14:09 Major period 00:09–02:09 Minor period 06:16–07:46 Minor period 18:32–20:02

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

09:00
66°
10:00
67°
11:00
67°
12:00
68°
13:00
68°
14:00
69°
15:00
70°
16:00
70°
17:00
67°
18:00
67°
19:00
69°
20:00
68°

Likely catch now (13 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
58%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
57%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
54%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
51%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lily Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lily 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 Lily Lake?

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

What is biting at Lily Lake right now?

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