Waters · United States
Lake Charlevoix fishing report
Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026 · refreshed automatically through the day
A big, deep lake joined to Lake Michigan through Round Lake and a short channel at Charlevoix, so Lake Michigan fish move in and out. It is best known for smallmouth on its rocky flats and drop-offs.
Today's report: excellent (94/100)
Walleye is the most promising species on Lake Charlevoix today. Water temperature is around 58°F (14.6°C) and barometric pressure is falling.
Best time to fish today
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM local time — score 92/100
- 10:00 PM–12:00 AM local time — score 88/100
- 1:00 AM–3:00 AM local time — score 96/100
3-day outlook by species
| Species | Sunday, Oct 25 | Monday, Oct 26 | Tuesday, Oct 27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 85 — excellent | 60 — fair | 58 — fair |
| Lake trout | 32 — poor | 34 — poor | 33 — poor |
| Walleye | 94 — excellent | 95 — excellent | 81 — excellent |
Why this score
Cast & Scan uses a deterministic, published scoring model — no black box. The strongest influences on today's Lake Charlevoix rating:
- pressure trend: helping (+1)
- light: helping (+1)
- solunar period: helping (+1)
- cloud cover: helping (+1)
- season: helping (+1)
- water temperature: helping (+0.98)
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 Lake Charlevoix
Lake Charlevoix freezes in most winters, at least in the arms, and is fished through the ice for perch, walleye and lake trout. Its connection to Lake Michigan and the current through the channel keep ice near Charlevoix and Round Lake thin. The South Arm and Main Basin often freeze at different times.
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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