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.
August 21, 2026
Salmon fishing has been good in 100FOW (or more). Reportedly dawn and sunset are best times. All sorts of lures have been working. Fall run coming soon, so watch water temps. Perch fishing is hit or miss.
On the Galien, steelhead are still coming in. Fishing during low light or at night with glow spoons getting results. Bass, catfish, Crappie and carp biting. Jerk baits to corn. Try them all.
