How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Marquette, United States ? Today is a excellent 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.
Marquette, Michigan offers some of the most diverse freshwater fishing on Lake Superior’s south shore, with easy access to salmon, trout, and warmwater species. From wading rocky rivers to trolling open lake basins and ice fishing inland lakes, Marquette anglers can target trophy fish year‑round in clear, cold Northwoods water. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:366,294 kmProximity:92.5 %
Moon Phases for Marquette
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major Time:12:26 am - 02:26 am
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major Time:01:10 pm - 03:10 pm
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minor Time:09:18 pm - 11:18 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Marquette
Fishing in Marquette, Michigan centers on the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior and a network of tributary rivers and inland lakes. Anglers can switch from trolling for salmon and lake trout to wading for steelhead or probing weedlines for pike and bass, all within a short drive of downtown Marquette.
Seasonal patterns drive most success. In spring, shore and small-boat anglers score on coho and chinook salmon, brown trout, and lake trout along the Lake Superior shoreline, river mouths, and harbors such as Marquette’s Lower Harbor. Cold nearshore water brings salmonids tight to structure. Casting spoons, crankbaits, and spawn bags at river mouths and along breakwalls is productive, while small boaters run shallow stickbaits and spoons behind in-line boards in 10–40 feet.
Late spring and early summer see a strong steelhead and rainbow trout presence in tributaries like the Carp River, Chocolay River, and Dead River. Focus on deeper runs, tailouts, and seams. Drift beads, spawn, or small jigs under a float, or swing small streamers and spinners in slightly stained water. As summer progresses and lake temperatures warm, lake trout slide deeper off Marquette’s rocky points and reefs. Trolling downriggers and divers with spoons and flashers targeting 80–200 feet is standard, while jigging heavy spoons or tube jigs vertically over humps works when fish stack tight to bottom.
Warm summer months are ideal for smallmouth bass, pike, and panfish on nearby inland lakes and sheltered bays. Look for rocky points and mid-lake rubble for smallmouth, working tube baits, Ned rigs, and jerkbaits along the edges. For pike, target weedbeds, creek inlets, and drop-offs with large spoons, spinnerbaits, and suspending minnow baits. Early and late in the day, topwater plugs draw aggressive strikes. Panfish—perch, bluegill, and crappie—relate to cabbage and coontail beds; present small jigs tipped with plastics or live bait under a float just above the weeds.
Fall in Marquette brings another surge of salmon and lake-run browns to river mouths and lower pools. Cover water with spinners, crankbaits, and skein or spawn sacs. On the big lake, massive lake trout and salmon key on bait schools around steep breaks and offshore structure; run larger spoons, plugs, and flasher-fly combinations at varying depths to locate active fish.
Winter opens a strong ice fishing season on inland lakes around Marquette. Walleye and pike frequent classic structure—points, inside turns, and weed edges in 8–20 feet. Set tip-ups with lively minnows at varying depths and jig spoons or rattle baits nearby to draw fish in. Perch and panfish hold on deeper flats and subtle humps; scale down to small tungsten jigs and finesse plastics to tempt pressured fish. On cold, stable weather stretches, some anglers also target burbot and lake trout where safe ice and access allow.
Key tactical tips include fishing low light for shallow salmonids and walleye, staying mobile to find active schools on Lake Superior, and matching lure size to water clarity—smaller, more natural baits in ultra-clear conditions, larger and brighter offerings in wind-churned or stained water. Using quality electronics, paying attention to wind-driven current, and thoroughly working transitions between rock, sand, and weed edges will consistently boost catch rates in the Marquette area.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Marquette area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Middle Bay - 4.97190960586km , Partridge Bay - 6.47981368271km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 4 main harbours in this area.
Harbor Basin - 1.03724635402km, Presque Isle Harbor - 3.20922289325km, Presque Isla Marina - 4.30705718348km, Presque Isle Marina - 7.91623004048km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Marquette. 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.
Whetstone Brook - 0.76477070031km , Ripley Rock - 0.77441801813km , Harbor Basin - 1.03724635402km , Orianna Brook - 1.2440335491km , Picnic Rocks - 1.94079652084km , Westren Brook - 2.21459373384km , Presque Isle Harbor - 3.20922289325km , Dead River - 3.68120118028km , Presque Isla Marina - 4.30705718348km , Shiras Pool - 4.50193816274km , Buschell Lake - 4.80018230942km , Middle Bay - 4.97190960586km , Presque Isle - 5.0516217405km , Bishop Pond - 5.196412254km , Enchantment Lake - 5.31307080509km , Morgan Creek - 5.35245370696km , Compeau Creek - 5.35910803314km , Presque Isle Point Rocks - 5.78346635639km , Partridge Bay - 6.47981368271km , Partridge Island - 6.69797579943km , Little Pelissier Lake - 6.7407418896km , Reany Creek - 6.89083826919km , Pelissier Lake - 7.33590814527km , Midway Creek - 7.81448661841km , Presque Isle Marina - 7.91623004048km , Larus Island - 8.01224147759km , Holyoke Creek - 8.46241755292km , Wetmore Pond - 8.85618795249km , McClure Dam - 9.58890001408km , Morgan Pond - 9.73822866896km , Voce Creek - 11.42880570136km , Little Presque Isle - 11.65952895215km , Harlow Creek - 11.6804410983km , Harkin Lake - 12.0062582296km , Bismark Creek - 12.80261485992km , LeVasseur Creek - 12.87079188548km , Baldwin Kiln Lake - 12.90819609677km , Strawberry Lake - 13.19135503966km , Dorow Creek - 13.79474877206km , Reany Pond - 13.86182718601km
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