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Late Spring Fishing Bliss on Lake Michigan

Late Spring Fishing Bliss on Lake Michigan

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 Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh Chicago and Lake Michigan fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

It’s a classic late-spring morning on the lakefront. Sunrise today was at 5:23 AM and you’ll see sunset at 8:13 PM. Weather is shaping up to be mild, with temperatures expected in the mid 60s to low 70s, light winds from the southeast, and partly cloudy skies—ideal for a day on the water. Tidal influence on Lake Michigan is minimal, but pay attention to wind direction, as it can have a big effect on nearshore fishing conditions.

Fishing action remains strong in the harbors and along the Chicago breakwalls. Smallmouth bass continue to put on a show, especially around rocky spots and the harbor mouths. Anglers are reporting good numbers and solid size thanks to healthy water temps in the upper 40s to low 50s. Tubes, swimbaits, and jerkbaits in natural colors are still the top producers. Early mornings and late evenings are yielding the best bites.

The yellow perch bite is heating up, especially deeper near the cribs and both the North and South Gaps by Navy Pier. If you’re hunting perch, try minnows or soft plastics on drop-shot rigs in 20 to 30 feet of water. Recent reports show plenty of keeper perch coming in, with nice limits taken for those willing to move around until they find the active schools.

Trout and salmon anglers are doing well trolling out deeper, especially for lake trout and brown trout. Browns have been active in about 15 feet of water, with the big canal areas and harbor approaches being the best spots. Trollers are connecting using darker stick baits, as well as orange and green spoons. If you’re looking to put a few in the box, now’s your chance—above average catches have been reported all week.

Best live bait right now includes fathead minnows for perch and crawlers or leeches for bass. For lures, it’s tough to beat a natural-colored tube for bass or a brightly colored crankbait for trout and salmon.

For Chicago hot spots, check out the Burnham Harbor breakwalls for bass action and the North Gap at Navy Pier for perch. The Calumet Harbor area has also seen some solid catches for both perch and brown trout.

That’s your report for today—get out there and enjoy some of the best spring fishing Chicago has to offer. Tight lines!
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