The Wild Report | June 5, 2025 | BAY CITIES CONNECT

Thursday Wild Report – June 5th, 2025
Covering Northeast Wisconsin & Michigan’s U.P.

🌓 Solonar Activity: 15% (Low)

Major Times: 7:03–10:03 AM & 7:27–10:27 PM
Minor Time: 2:17–4:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
🌅 Sunrise: 5:04 AM 🌇 Sunset: 8:33 PM

💧 Water Temps: River systems are warming steadily—most are in the high 60s, with the Menominee River bumping 70 yesterday. We’re seeing the shift into early summer conditions.

🎯 Fishing Report:

Crappie & Walleye are still putting up numbers—focus on structure and shallow transitions.
Bluegill & Largemouth are in tight and feeding heavy in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass activity has been solid with fish on beds and near rock breaks.
Yellow Perch bite is quiet for now—expected until weed lines develop.
Lake Michigan Trout & Salmon reports are strong—big fish and fast limits.
Inland Trout fly bite is heating up with hatch activity picking up.

🍄 Morels: Still going strong. Some pickers are pulling bags down in Sheboygan County. North continues to produce.

🦃 Michigan Turkey Season: Birds are tight-lipped and thick cover isn’t helping. Best chance now is food-source setups and maybe a little luck. Bring bug spray.

🎣 Heads Up – This Saturday:
📍 Menominee Marina – 39th Annual Kids Fishing Derby
🕗 8 AM Registration @ American Legion
Open to all kids 13 and under. Fishing prizes, door prizes, and lunch at 11. Sponsored by the M&M Great Lakes Sport Fishermen. Totally free.

🆓 And remember—it’s Free Fishing Weekend in both Wisconsin and Michigan. No license or trout stamp needed. Take advantage and bring the kids.

🌊 Green Bay Marine Forecast:

Today: South wind around 5 knots, backing southeast in the afternoon. Waves 2 ft or less.
Tonight: East wind 5 to 10 knots. Waves 2 ft or less.

🔭 Quick Look at Friday: