Updates for Lake Michigan & Galien River
Lake Michigan’s waters off New Buffalo provide excellent fishing opportunities year-round, with seasonal variations affecting the species available. We update this fishing report as details emerge on water conditions, best depths, recommended lures, and recent catches to help you make the most of your time on the water.
October 21, 2025
Silver fish (Chinook & immature coho) are at 120+ FOW. Perch are at 50-60 FOW. Wind, rain and cooling temperatures this week will bring lake turnover.
Silver fish action has slowed. Most catches (Chinook & immature coho) are out at 70+ FOW or near the mouth of the Galien River. Perch fishing has been good at 40-70 FOW.
Fishing the Galien River: Spawn sacs, spinners, and plugs have all caught Kings, coho, steelhead and drum in the channel and near the mouth. Bass, Pike, Crappie and catfish in the backwater and the river’s main flow areas.
⭐ REMINDER: It is a new season. 2025 Fishing Licenses now required.
