Largemouth Bass in Michigan

170 waters with largemouth bass, the lures working now, and recent stocking.

Michigan waters with largemouth bass

Current conditions on Middle River Rouge, a representative Michigan water. Every lake fishes its own conditions — open one for its live read.

No exact temperature rule — widened by temperature.

Chatterbaitchartreuse
temp n/a, clarity n/a, summer → steady through grass chartreuse chatterbait
Why we say this: Berkley bait selection guidance
Try: Z-Man Original ChatterBait 3/8 oz
Drop Shotnatural
temp n/a, clarity n/a, summer → finesse on deep structure natural drop shot
Why we say this: Bassmaster summer deep-water guide
Try: Roboworm Straight Tail 4.5"
Swimbaitshad
temp n/a, clarity n/a, summer → slow-rolled over structure shad swimbait
Why we say this: Bassmaster summer swimbait guide
Try: Keitech Swing Impact FAT 3.8