Lake Michigan Fish Species

Common Lake Michigan Fish Species Questions


What is the main fish in Lake Michigan?

One of the main fish species in Lake Michigan is the Chinook salmon, also known as the king salmon. Black Pearl Sport Fishing, a reputable charter service on Lake Michigan, specializes in targeting Chinook salmon, offering anglers the chance to hook into these prized fish and enjoy the thrill of reeling in a trophy-sized salmon.


What is the biggest fish caught in Lake Michigan?

The biggest fish caught in Lake Michigan was a Chinook salmon weighing in at a whopping 46 pounds, 8 ounces. Black Pearl Sport Fishing, a renowned charter service on Lake Michigan, has a track record of helping anglers land impressive catches, including trophy-sized salmon, offering an exciting opportunity for fishermen to potentially reel in their own record-breaking fish.


How many types of fish are in Lake Michigan?

Lake Michigan is home to a wide variety of fish species, with over 40 different types inhabiting its waters. Black Pearl Sport Fishing, a reputable charter service on Lake Michigan, offers anglers the chance to target and catch a diverse range of fish, including salmon, trout, walleye, bass, and more, providing a thrilling and rewarding fishing experience for enthusiasts of all kinds.


Black Pearl Sport Fishing Fishing Charter targets the top Lake Michigan Fish species including Coho Salmon (Also Called Hooknose, Silver Salmon, Silvers ), Chinook Salmon (Also Called King Salmon, Quinnat Salmon, Spring Salmon, Tyee Salmon, Kippered Salmon), Rainbow Trout (Also Called Coast Range Trout, Hardhead, Kamloops, Redband, Salmon Trout, Steelhead), Brown Trout (Also Called Salmo Trutta), Lake Trout (Also Called Great Lake Trout, Siscowet ). We primarily Fish the Lake Michigan, Kewaunee, Green bay, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Sturgeon Bay.