Lake Michigan Fish Species

Common Questions

What is the most common fish in Lake Michigan?

While perch is the most common fish species in Lake Michigan, it's not our main targeted fish. We have a lot more fun heading after the big boys, like Coho Salmon and Steelhead trout!

What big fish are in Lake Michigan?

Lake Michigan's biggest fish species is the Lake Sturgeon. While we don't specifically target these guys, you may get to reel on in on our offshore charters from time to time!

How deep do fish swim in Lake Michigan?

During our hotter summer months, we reel in fish as deep as 90 feet! Big Lake = Big Fish!

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.