Waters · United States
Burt Lake fishing report
Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026 · refreshed automatically through the day
Part of northern Michigan's Inland Waterway, linked by rivers to Crooked and Mullett lakes. Walleye work its drop-offs and the river mouths, and smallmouth hold on the rocky points.
Today's report: excellent (93/100)
Walleye is the most promising species on Burt Lake today. Water temperature is around 59°F (14.8°C) and barometric pressure is falling.
Best time to fish today
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM local time — score 93/100
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM local time — score 88/100
- 1:00 AM–3:00 AM local time — score 93/100
3-day outlook by species
| Species | Sunday, Oct 25 | Monday, Oct 26 | Tuesday, Oct 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 93 — excellent | 93 — excellent | 74 — good |
| Smallmouth Bass | 84 — excellent | 59 — fair | 41 — fair |
| Northern Pike | 90 — excellent | 73 — good | 64 — good |
Why this score
Cast & Scan uses a deterministic, published scoring model — no black box. The strongest influences on today's Burt Lake rating:
- pressure trend: helping (+1)
- light: helping (+1)
- solunar period: helping (+1)
- cloud cover: helping (+1)
- season: helping (+1)
- water temperature: helping (+0.88)
Forecast computed Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:45:36 GMT · data: Open-Meteo · refreshed automatically through the day · see our published accuracy
Winter fishing on Burt Lake
Burt Lake freezes in most winters and is fished for walleye, perch and pike, often along the drop-offs near the river mouths. The rivers of the Inland Waterway keep current at the inlets and outlet, so the ice there stays thin and should be avoided.
Seasons, closed sections and permits are set by the state and change. Check the current regulations before a winter trip, and never trust shelf ice or a forecast for your safety.
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Read before you go
- When pike bite: the pressure, light and temperature windows
- The best time to fish for bass
- Barometric pressure and fishing, explained
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Nearby waters
- Lake Charlevoix — Michigan, USA (26 mi away)
- Torch Lake — Michigan, USA (45 mi away)
- Au Sable River (Mio) — Michigan, USA (61 mi away)
- Higgins Lake — Michigan, USA (68 mi away)
- St. Marys River (Sault Ste. Marie) — Michigan/Ontario (73 mi away)
- Houghton Lake — Michigan, USA (79 mi away)