Traverse City Fishing Report – Boat Is Back In The Water

The Storm Hawk is officially back in the water and running trips for the 2026 season. Early fishing around Traverse City has been off to a strong start, with solid lake trout action throughout West Grand Traverse Bay.

Recent trips have been producing steady bites while trolling on the bay here in Traverse City. We’ve also seen a few steelhead mixed in as water temperatures continue to improve. We are anticipating a stellar “bonus” catch spring fishery here in West Grand Traverse Bay. I have a feeling we will be seeing more steelhead, brown trout, salmon, maybe even a few walleyes in the 2026 spring season.

Spring is one of our favorite times to fish because conditions are often calm and the lake trout fishing can be very consistent for anglers of all experience levels.

As the season progresses, we’ll continue following fish movement and adjusting daily based on conditions around Traverse City and Lake Michigan.

If you’re planning a fishing trip this season, now is a great time to get on the water.

📞 Call 231-590-4866 to reserve your trip. Or for more information check out our Traverse City Fishing Charters homepage!