Smallmouth Bass

Muskegon offers excellent smallmouth bass fishing opportunities, particularly in Muskegon Lake and along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The clear, cooler waters are ideal for these hard-fighting fish. Prime time is late spring through early fall, as water temperatures rise and smallmouth become more active. Focus your efforts around rocky structures, docks, and submerged timber. The Muskegon River channel, with its varied depths and current, is another hotspot. A local tip: access to good smallmouth water is available at Heritage Landing, offering boat launch facilities and shoreline access. For lures, try tube baits, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. Pay attention to water clarity, as smallmouth can be line-shy in clear conditions. The smallmouth bass population in Muskegon is robust, with many fish reaching impressive sizes. Be prepared for an exciting fight when you hook into one of these bronze beauties!