Thompsonville, MI Fishing Trip — July
Your Thompsonville, MI Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 61°F2.5" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in July
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodBrown Trout
Various
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
July Weather in Thompsonville
81°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
89 Guides Near Thompsonville
No guides are based in Thompsonville, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. 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.
Largemouth 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.