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Mcdonald Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 06:32 - 19:08

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

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Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
59°
Thu
80%
65°
Fri
86%
60°
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
64°F
Air temp
62°F
Wind
25 mph
Pressure
29.77 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
92.0%

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

14:00
62°
15:00
63°
16:00
63°
17:00
62°
18:00
62°
19:00
62°
20:00
61°
21:00
60°
22:00
59°
23:00
59°
00:00
58°
01:00
58°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
57%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
55%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
50%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
49%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Brook 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.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or black for muskellunge.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
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 Mcdonald Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald Lake?

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

What is biting at Mcdonald Lake right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 16%.