"Lakefront Lures: Coho Crush, Trout Tricks, and Winds on the Rise - Chicago Fishing Report 06/21/2025" Podcast Por arte de portada

"Lakefront Lures: Coho Crush, Trout Tricks, and Winds on the Rise - Chicago Fishing Report 06/21/2025"

"Lakefront Lures: Coho Crush, Trout Tricks, and Winds on the Rise - Chicago Fishing Report 06/21/2025"

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 Artificial Lure here with your fresh Lake Michigan fishing report straight from the Chicago lakefront for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Sunrise came today at 5:15 AM and sunset’s scheduled for 8:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work those lines. The weather’s classic early summer—comfortable temps sitting in the low to mid 70s, mostly sunny skies, and a bit of a southwest blow. According to the National Weather Service, be ready for winds gusting up to 35 knots this afternoon, with waves building from 2 to 5 feet as the day rolls on. That means boaters should keep a sharp eye on conditions and maybe stick closer to shore if things get bumpy.

Lake Michigan’s June bite is firing up and the fish are cooperating. Coho salmon are the star of the show along the Chicago lakefront, especially around Montrose Harbor and Diversey Harbor, where limits of 2 to 6 pounders have been fairly common this week. Occasional fish are still pushing 8 pounds for those running dodgers and flies or bright orange and green spoons around 45 feet down. Out past the breakwalls, deeper water (120-160 feet) remains productive for both coho and scattered Chinook.

Lake trout action is hanging tough off the first drop and around the crib, with blue baits and spin-n-glos drawing consistent strikes. Early morning and late evening are prime times—those trolling slow and deep are seeing steady numbers.

Brown trout and a few hefty steelhead continue to pop up for patient anglers working the rocks and harbor mouths. Shorecasters have been pulling in browns on silver/green spoons and even the odd nightcrawler rig at sunrise.

If you’re looking for hotspots, Montrose Harbor and Navy Pier are the go-to for steady coho and brown action, while Burnham Harbor’s outer walls are a solid bet for mixed-catch opportunities. Try the North Side piers for a shot at some bonus smallmouth, especially with plastics or deep-diving swimbaits in the 7-14 foot range.

Best baits this week: coho dodgers and flies, blue/green spoons, and classic spawn sacs for trout. For lakers, go with blue spin-n-glos or cowbells trolled slow and steady. Early risers will get the best bite, especially before boat traffic kicks up and the chop sets in.

That’s your rundown for today, June 21, 2025. Be safe out there, watch those winds, and keep those lines tight. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more daily updates.

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