Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 21, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
   •   Moon: Waning crescent (~12%)—steady bite.
   •   Solunar windows:
      •   Major: 9:50 AM–11:50 AM & 10:30 PM–12:30 AM
      •   Minor: 3:50 AM–4:50 AM & 5:15 PM–6:15 PM
đź’§ Water Temps & Thermocline
   •   Surface temps: ~72 °F on inland lakes.
   •   Thermocline: Sharp drop (~5–7 °F) at 12–18 ft—prime midday zone.
🌬️ Wind & Current
   •   Wind: Light SSE at 3–6 mph—flat water in most bays.
   •   Current: Minimal; focus on windward shorelines.
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live-Bait Tips
   •   Morning major (9:50 AM): 4″ chartreuse curly-tail grub on 1/8-oz jig—work shallow flats.
   •   Midday minor (3:50 PM): Carolina rig with live minnow—target thermocline depths.
   •   Evening major (10:30 PM): Slip-bobber with live leech near drop-offs.
   •   Pro tip: Keep live bait in cool, oxygenated water—swap every 20 min for maximum action.
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Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 20, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
   •   Moon: ~21% waning crescent – average bite potential.
   •   Peak bite windows:
      •   Major: 8:40–10:40 AM & 9:11–11:11 PM
      •   Minor: 1:10–2:10 AM & 5:21–6:21 PM  
đź’§ Water Temps & Thermocline
   •   Surface temps in Upper-Northern MI lakes hover in the low 70s°F .
   •   Thermocline: pronounced stratification likely 10–20 ft down—cooler (mid‑40s to 50s°F), ideal for midday targeting .
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
   •   Today’s wind: Light northerly breeze ~4–11 mph, occasional gusts—conditions steady and fish-friendly  .
   •   Expect calm bays; deeper, cooler spots will fish best midday.
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live Bait Tips
1. Morning majors: rig a live waxworm or minnow under a float—natural action in shallow flats.
2. Midday: work deeper water with a live minnow rig on a drop-shot or Carolina rig—fish the cool thermocline zone.
3. Evening majors: use live leeches under a slip-bobber in bays and coves.
4. General pro tip: rotate live bait frequently and keep it lively—fresh and active beats stale every time.
Sweet setups:
   •   6‑lb fluorocarbon leader, live minnow + split‑shot, mid‑depth fishing.
   •   Float suspension rigs with 4‑6″ interval to cover thermocline layers. Tight lines and Baitman out
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