Harbor Springs, MI Fishing Trip — October

Your Harbor Springs, MI Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 45°F2.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Harbor Springs

59°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

28 Guides Near Harbor Springs

No guides are based in Harbor Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

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

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