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Excellent Lake Michigan Fishing Conditions - Perch, Bass, Salmon Biting Strong

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 Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure with your Lake Michigan Chicago fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

It is shaping up to be another excellent day out on the lake. The weather is holding steady with clear skies, light winds, and temperatures in the mid 60s this morning, climbing toward the mid 70s by afternoon. Water temperatures along the shoreline are in the upper 40s to low 50s, and the lake is calm—ideal conditions for both shoreline and boat anglers. Sunrise today was at 5:26 am and sunset is coming in at 8:10 pm, giving you a nice long stretch to get your lines in the water.

Fish activity has really picked up. The perch bite is steadily improving as we push deeper into May, especially in the deeper water near the cribs and around the North and South Gaps by Navy Pier. Anglers are reporting good numbers of perch, with some limits coming in on minnows and baby crawlers fished on drop shot rigs and powerlines[2]. Try also using soft plastics and small spoons for the more aggressive fish.

Smallmouth bass are running strong all along the breakwalls, especially around Montrose and Burnham Harbors. A mix of tube jigs, Ned rigs, and natural-colored crankbaits are doing the trick. If you can, fish early in the morning or later in the evening for your best shot at some chunky smallies. Just last week, a local caught and released what would have challenged the state record right off the harbor rocks[5].

Coho salmon are still around, especially for those trolling outside the harbors with orange dodgers and peanut flies, or casting spoons from the piers[5]. The early morning hours have been best for coho, and some anglers are also reporting bonus brown trout mixed in. Lake trout catches have been above average a bit north in Frankfort, and we’re seeing decent action off Chicago with cowbells and spin-n-glos in deeper water[4].

For bait, you cannot go wrong with minnows, nightcrawlers, and shrimp for perch. Smallmouth are hitting soft plastics and jerkbaits. Salmon and trout are favoring smaller bright spoons and peanut flies, especially in silver, orange, and green patterns.

Hot spots today include Montrose Harbor, particularly near the horseshoe, where you’ll find both bass and perch, and the slip outside 31st Street Harbor, where coho are cruising in and out.

To sum up, the water is warming, fish are active, and conditions are about as good as it gets this spring. Grab your favorite lures, check your gear, and get out there—today could be the day you land your personal best.

This is Artificial Lure wishing you tight lines and bent rods.
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