Big Bay de Noc MI fishing forecast
Big Bay de Noc MI is a freshwater fishing spot in Michigan, United States. Anglers here target Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass. The most productive months are typically May, June, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #153 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 21.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 16 km/h from SSE |
| Wave height | 0.3 m at 2 s |
| Pressure | 1021 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 22.51 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 2 s from SSW |
The water here is 3.1 °C warmer than the September average of 17.9 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Big Bay de Noc MI
Big Bay de Noc MI currently scores 76 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 21.0 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Waves +15.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +10.6
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Gust factor +4.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: walleye, yellow-perch, smallmouth-bass, muskellunge, sauger, common-carp, european-carp-entry, lake-sturgeon
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Bite windows
Best months for Big Bay de Noc MI:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-27, 81/100
25 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Sander vitreus
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Perca flavescens
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Micropterus dolomieu
Best months by species at Big Bay de Noc MI
| WalleyeSander vitreus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow PerchPerca flavescens | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Big Bay de Noc MI?
Anglers at Big Bay de Noc MI target Walleye, Yellow Perch and Smallmouth Bass.
When is the best time to fish Big Bay de Noc MI?
The most productive months at Big Bay de Noc MI are typically May, June, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Big Bay de Noc MI right now?
Big Bay de Noc MI currently scores 76 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Big Bay de Noc MI from shore?
Yes — Big Bay de Noc MI is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Big Bay de Noc MI right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch WalleyeHow to Catch Yellow Perch: Schools, Rigs, and IceBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.