{"id":2833,"date":"2023-03-13T14:07:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T13:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakebeyond.com\/?p=2833"},"modified":"2023-03-13T14:07:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T13:07:49","slug":"when-do-the-salmon-run-in-lake-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakebeyond.com\/when-do-the-salmon-run-in-lake-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"When do the salmon run in lake michigan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they spend most of their lives in the ocean but return to their freshwater birthplace to spawn. In North America, Pacific salmonids – including chinook, coho, and sockeye salmon – are well-known for their spectacular spawning migrations. These fish travel vast distances – sometimes hundreds or even thousands of kilometers – from the ocean to their natal streams, where they lay their eggs and die.<\/p>\n

Salmon typically run in Lake Michigan from mid-July to mid-September.<\/p>\n

What is the best month for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan? <\/h2>\n

Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, and are a popular target for anglers in Lake Michigan. The salmon generally enter the deep waters of the lake from May to early June, and the most popular time for anglers to go for them is during the annual salmon run, which is usually between late July and September.<\/p>\n

The best time for salmon fishing in Michigan is from late August to early November, with September and October being the prime months for catching cohos. Salmon can also be found in the Manistee River below Tippy Dam later in the season.<\/p>\n

Are the salmon running in Michigan yet <\/h3>\n