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Escanaba, MI Fishing Trip — February

Your Escanaba, MI Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 26°F / Low 11°F1.3" rain · 14 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

8 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Escanaba

26°F
Avg High
11°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

2 in Escanaba + 3 Nearby

Walleyes Choice Charter Service - Walleyes Choice Charter Service
Walleyes Choice Charter Service

Walleyes Choice Charter Service

4.8(21)Top Rated

Fishing Michigan Big and Little Bay De Noc near Gladstone, Escanaba and Rapid River Areas of Michigan with Captain Keith Wils of Walleye's Choice Charter Service. Walleyes Choice also offers a fine line of jigs, spinners, rigs, bottom bouncers and fishing tackle for the walleye angler.

freshwaterWalleye
Gladstone, Michigan
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Top 40 Charters

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Escanaba, Michigan
Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service - Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service
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Into The Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service

4.2(13)

Into the Wild Fly Fishing the Upper Peninsula's Best Guide Service | Brook Trout, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Salmon

Brook TroutBrown TroutSalmon
Escanaba, Michigan
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Gitche Gumee Excursions

Gitche Gumee Excursions

5(5)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of catching with our expert fishing guides. Book your fishing trip today and enjoy a memorable adventure on the water.

Munising, Michigan
Cedar River Charters - Cedar River Charters
Cedar River Charters

Cedar River Charters

Bark River, Michigan

freshwater
Bark River, Michigan
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Lake Trout
Season:Varies by lake and management unit
Bag Limit:Varies by lake and management unit
Size Limit:Varies by lake and management unit

Lake Trout regulations in Michigan are complex and vary significantly depending on the specific lake or management unit. Consult the Michigan Fishing Guide for the specific area you intend to fish.

Steelhead
Season:Year-round, but varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Some rivers have specific closures or gear restrictions. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

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