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Green Bay is a Lake known for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie. Our lure recommendations are matched to seasonal patterns and today's exact conditions.

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Fishing Guide: Green Bay

Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, is a world-class trophy smallmouth bass fishery with vast rock, reefs, flats, and current that grow giant smallmouth, plus muskie and walleye.

Known For

Trophy smallmouth bass — realistic shots at 5-6 pound fish — on rock, reefs, and flats, plus giant muskie.

Best Spots & Structure

Rock reefs, flats, and current areas
Vast rock reefs, gravel flats, and current-swept areas hold big smallmouth feeding on gobies; drop shots, tubes, and Ned rigs.
Depth: 8-25 ft
Shoreline rock and river mouths
Shoreline rock and tributary mouths concentrate smallmouth, especially spring and fall.
Depth: 5-18 ft

Top Techniques

  • Drop shot, tubes, and Ned rigs on rock and flats
  • Topwater and jerkbaits over shallow rock in low light
  • Casting reefs and current for roaming giants

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Seasonal Patterns

Spring
Big smallmouth stage and spawn on rock and near river mouths; a prime trophy window.
Summer
Smallmouth roam reefs and flats feeding on gobies; finesse plastics and topwater.
Fall
Trophy smallmouth feed heavily; larger baits on deeper rock.
Winter
Open-water access limited by weather and ice.

Best Times of Day

Spring and fall for the biggest fish; wind and low light activate the rock bite.

Local Knowledge

  1. Goby imitations are the key forage match.
  2. Big water — watch weather and pick your days.
  3. Realistic shot at the smallmouth of a lifetime.
What fish can I catch at Green Bay?
Green Bay is home to Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch. Select a species below for full seasonal lure recommendations.

Best Lures at Green Bay by Species

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