Fishing Guides in Lansing, Michigan
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What's Biting in Lansing
5 species reported in the Lansing area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Lansing, MI
Fishing in Lansing in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Lansing — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Lansing in February
1 species is active in and around Lansing in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in March
5 species are active in and around Lansing in March: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in April
5 species are active in and around Lansing in April: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in May
5 species are active in and around Lansing in May: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in June
5 species are active in and around Lansing in June: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in July
3 species are active in and around Lansing in July: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in August
1 species is active in and around Lansing in August: Smallmouth Bass. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in September
5 species are active in and around Lansing in September: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in October
4 species are active in and around Lansing in October: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in November
1 species is active in and around Lansing in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Lansing's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Lansing in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Lansing — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Lansing
Lansing, Michigan offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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Water Types
What You Can Catch in Lansing
Northern Pike
For Northern Pike enthusiasts near Lansing, Michigan, the Grand River and its connected backwaters offer some exciting opportunities. What makes this location unique is the urban setting combined with surprisingly wild areas that hold good-sized pike.
Full northern pike guide for Lansing →Largemouth Bass
Lansing might be known for its urban landscape, but it offers surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing in the Grand River and its connected lakes and ponds. The best time to target largemouth here is during the spring spawning season and again in the fall as they fatten up for winter.
Full largemouth bass guide for Lansing →Smallmouth Bass
If you're chasing smallmouth bass near Lansing, Michigan, the Grand River is your primary target. This urban river offers surprisingly good smallie fishing.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Lansing →Walleye
Walleye fishing in the Lansing area centers largely on the Grand River. While it might not be the first place that comes to mind for walleye, this river holds a decent population, especially during the spring spawning run and the fall feeding frenzy.
Full walleye guide for Lansing →Fisheries near Lansing
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Types of Fishing in Lansing
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