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Lapeer, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Lapeer, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Lapeer, Michigan centers around a chain of productive inland lakes, small rivers, and well-managed public access sites that offer year-round action for warm- and cool-water species. Anglers target bass, panfish, pike, and trout in waters like Lake Nepessing, Barnes Lake, Mill Creek, and the Flint River, using a mix of classic natural baits and modern finesse tactics. The area is ideal for small-boat, kayak, and shore anglers looking for versatile freshwater fishing close to town. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:21 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    97%
  • Full Moon - 97% illuminated Full Moon
Next New Moon in ~13 days on 14th July
Full Moon is generally a productive time for fishing - especially night fishing. Bright nights mean that many predators feed more actively during the night. During full moon the gravitational pull is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, affecting all wildlife and increasing feeding behaviour.
  • Distance to earth:
    401,059 km
    Proximity:
    10.9 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Lapeer
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    01:44 am - 03:44 am
  • minor Time:
    06:10 am - 08:10 am
  • major Time:
    01:58 pm - 03:58 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:46 pm - 11:46 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Detroit timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Full Moon at 97% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -40 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Detroit • Wed, 1 Jul 09:17 • 43.051, -83.319
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Lapeer

Lapeer, Michigan offers a diverse mix of lakes, ponds, and river stretches that fish well from ice-out through first ice. The most popular lake in the area is Lake Nepessing, a multi-species reservoir just southwest of town, but smaller nearby lakes and the Flint River system give anglers plenty of options when conditions change. Most waters are modest in size, making them ideal for small boats, kayaks, and shore fishing, and the fish respond well to straightforward, proven presentations.

Seasonally, spring in Lapeer is dominated by panfish and pre-spawn bass. As water temperatures climb into the 50s, focus on north-end bays, boat channels, and shallow flats with dark bottoms that warm first. Slip bobbers with small live minnows or waxworms produce consistent bluegill, perch, and crappie. For bass, work weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, compact jigs, and small spinnerbaits around emerging weeds, wood, and dock pilings. Early mornings and stable weather patterns usually provide the steadiest bite.

By summer, the pattern shifts to weedlines, drop-offs, and shade. On Lake Nepessing and similar lakes, key in on outside weed edges in 8–14 feet for largemouth bass, pike, and mixed panfish. Drag Texas-rigged worms, football jigs, or wobble-head jigs along the edge, and keep a medium-diving crankbait or swimbait ready for active fish. During bright, calm days, downsize line and baits—finesse worms, Ned rigs, and small jigs work well on pressured fish. Evenings bring fish shallower; topwater poppers and frogs across weed mats can draw explosive bass strikes.

The Flint River and Mill Creek offer current-oriented opportunities for smallmouth bass, walleye, trout-stocking segments, and rough fish like carp. Look for current seams, outside bends, and deeper holes below riffles. A simple approach is best: 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads tipped with soft-plastic grubs, paddletails, or half nightcrawlers catch almost anything. Cast upstream, let the jig tumble along bottom, and lift gently to avoid snags. For smallmouths, try inline spinners, small crankbaits, and tube jigs around rocky stretches and bridge abutments.

Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing in Lapeer-area waters. As weed growth thins and water cools, predators feed aggressively. Work reaction baits—crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits—over points and along remaining green weeds for bass, pike, and the occasional walleye. Panfish school tighter along the first main-lake break; vertical presentations like ice-style jigs tipped with plastics or waxworms under slip bobbers excel now. This is also prime time to target bigger carp and drum with simple bottom rigs baited with corn or cut bait along soft-bottom flats adjacent to deeper water.

In winter, when safe ice forms, many smaller lakes and backwaters remain productive. Typical Lapeer ice tactics include

  • Micro-jigs tipped with waxworms or spikes for bluegill and perch
  • Tip-ups rigged with live minnows over weed edges and channels for northern pike and the occasional bass
  • Dead-stick rods with small spoons or teardrop jigs for crappie at dusk and after dark
Drilling multiple holes along depth transitions and moving frequently to stay over active schools is far more important than bait color.

Across the Lapeer area, success comes from matching tactics to the dominant habitat: weeds and docks on lakes, current breaks and rock on rivers, and depth changes all year. Keep your approach simple, stay mobile, and let water temperature and water clarity dictate lure size and speed—slower and subtler in cold, faster and more aggressive in warm conditions.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lapeer area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lapeer. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Hunters Creek - 1.35815170933km , Rood Lake - 3.24536344889km , Youngs Lake - 3.84658909072km , Pass Lake - 4.09263499963km , Whitehead Lake - 4.24799701885km , Nepessing Lake - 5.88105523748km , Kintz Creek - 6.28898685307km , McDowell Lake - 7.20094133737km , McKeen Lake - 8.18024056156km , East Webster Lake - 8.45038636285km , West Webster Lake - 8.51942715757km , Margret Lake - 8.57481827817km , Pero Lake - 9.28213665373km , Sawdel Lake - 9.94417402808km , Sand Hill Drain - 10.00907965728km , Hortin Lake - 10.81275941786km , South Branch Farmers Creek - 10.89645495074km , Trune Lake - 10.95080393357km , Merritt Lake - 11.12635060699km , Duperow Lake - 11.30103966554km , Potters Lake - 11.3614903024km , Lake Pleasant - 11.50301945851km , Riddle Lake - 11.6328262461km , Otsikita Lake - 11.77608086585km , Henry Drain - 12.80954701726km , Littlefield Lake - 13.00827205282km , Guaddey Lake - 13.18580543475km , Hemingway Lake - 13.33758051221km , Russell Lake - 13.40900693002km , Simon Branch - 13.51436911468km , Selders Lake - 13.65618986764km , Millers Lake - 14.16601347308km , Mitchell Lakes - 14.29725922586km , Hasley Lake - 14.46022174013km , North Branch Flint River - 14.69716737135km , South Branch Flint River - 14.69716737135km , Hasler Inlet - 14.78856166432km , Hemmingway and Whipple Drain - 15.01940161523km , Stanton Lakes - 15.05409661002km , Whigville Creek - 15.67282254534km

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