All Michigan Fishing Reports
Steelhead in the Kalamazoo by Ron Westrate (11/06/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] As the Kalamazoo River subsides, the steelhead fishing is improving.
[Saugatuck,MI] As the Kalamazoo River subsides, the steelhead fishing is improving.
Tough bite! by Kenneth Lee (10/21/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We saw a tough bite today. Marked plenty of fish, but few takers....
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We saw a tough bite today. Marked plenty of fish, but few takers....
Leadcore Gold... by Kenneth Lee (10/13/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The weather sure stunk, but the bite was good!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The weather sure stunk, but the bite was good!!!
High winds and seas slows fishing by Ron Westrate (10/12/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] The last two weeks produced some very rough water and high winds and the fish have scattered.
[Saugatuck,MI] The last two weeks produced some very rough water and high winds and the fish have scattered.
2 and 3 yr. old salmon in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (9/28/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing in the 110 to 140 foot of water produced some very good catches of 2 and 3 yr. old salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing in the 110 to 140 foot of water produced some very good catches of 2 and 3 yr. old salmon.
Muskie fishing great all year by Steve VanAssche (9/22/2009)
[Lake St. Clair,MI] We took 14 Muskie yesterday on bushwacker charters
[Lake St. Clair,MI] We took 14 Muskie yesterday on bushwacker charters
Salmon inshore and offshore in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (9/20/2009)
[Lake Michigan,MI] There are salmon in front the piers and also in 100 to 140 foot of water.
[Lake Michigan,MI] There are salmon in front the piers and also in 100 to 140 foot of water.
Spoons for salmon and steelhead in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (9/14/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] With a few salmon being caught in front the piers, the main concentration is off shore in 60 to 120 foot of water.
[Saugatuck,MI] With a few salmon being caught in front the piers, the main concentration is off shore in 60 to 120 foot of water.
Where are our salmon? by Ron Westrate (9/07/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] After limit catches Monday in front the piers the run never developes.
[Saugatuck,MI] After limit catches Monday in front the piers the run never developes.
A little slower on Sept. 5th... by Kenneth Lee (9/06/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The bite definately dropped a little. But still worth fishing!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The bite definately dropped a little. But still worth fishing!!!
Round Island Walleye Fishing Report by Kenneth Lee (9/04/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Now we're talking... The bite I expected yesterday was just one day late!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Now we're talking... The bite I expected yesterday was just one day late!!!
Breezy Point Walleye Fishing Report by Kenneth Lee (9/04/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] I actually thought the bite might have been better with the south winds we had. It's not that it was bad. just not as good as I expected. But we still caught some quality walleye...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] I actually thought the bite might have been better with the south winds we had. It's not that it was bad. just not as good as I expected. But we still caught some quality walleye...
Big Fish Are Showing Up This Fall by Mike Hoppenrath (8/31/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] The best fishing in several years for the SW Michigan area. Large Salmon and large numbers of them are showing up in prime water outside in 90 FOW .
[Saugatuck,MI] The best fishing in several years for the SW Michigan area. Large Salmon and large numbers of them are showing up in prime water outside in 90 FOW .
Smallmouth and walleye = fun time by Kenneth Lee (8/30/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The past couple days we had lots of fun with smallmouth bass and some big walleye at night. I hope the good bite keeps up!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The past couple days we had lots of fun with smallmouth bass and some big walleye at night. I hope the good bite keeps up!
Another weekend of wind and rough water by Ron Westrate (8/30/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Good fishing during the week but rough water every weekend is becoming the norm.
[Saugatuck,MI] Good fishing during the week but rough water every weekend is becoming the norm.
Quality Walleye by Kenneth Lee (8/28/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Day two with the Otten family was even better than day one with some quality walleye coming to the net. Their freezer is now well stocked with walleye fillets to make it thru the winter...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Day two with the Otten family was even better than day one with some quality walleye coming to the net. Their freezer is now well stocked with walleye fillets to make it thru the winter...
The walleye did not let us down!!! by Kenneth Lee (8/27/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] What a great day of "catching" we had yesterday. The walleye did not let us down!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] What a great day of "catching" we had yesterday. The walleye did not let us down!!!
Good fishing when the wind doesn't blow by Ron Westrate (8/23/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Windy conditions kept us off the lake for 3 days however the fishing continues to be very good.
[Saugatuck,MI] Windy conditions kept us off the lake for 3 days however the fishing continues to be very good.
August 18th Report LBDN by Kenneth Lee (8/18/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The past couple days have been brutal due to high winds. It has impacted the "catching " part of fishing. But we did catch a couple dandies!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The past couple days have been brutal due to high winds. It has impacted the "catching " part of fishing. But we did catch a couple dandies!!!
15 Fish in 75 Minutes by Ron Westrate (8/17/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Saugatuck is producing some good early morning fishing for chinook salmon and lake trout.
[Saugatuck,MI] Saugatuck is producing some good early morning fishing for chinook salmon and lake trout.
August 13th Report LBDN by Kenneth Lee (8/13/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] What a great morning on the water. We had our limit in just 2 1/2 hours!!! Then headed in for a fish fry...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] What a great morning on the water. We had our limit in just 2 1/2 hours!!! Then headed in for a fish fry...
August 10th Report LBDN by Kenneth Lee (8/10/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Thanks to the west winds, we really couldn't jig like I wanted, so we switched to trolling. But it worked...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Thanks to the west winds, we really couldn't jig like I wanted, so we switched to trolling. But it worked...
High winds, rough water and more unfishable waters by Ron Westrate (8/09/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] High winds and seas again caused the cancelation of charters this weekend, however good chinook fishing available.
[Saugatuck,MI] High winds and seas again caused the cancelation of charters this weekend, however good chinook fishing available.
August 8th Report LBDN by Kenneth Lee (8/08/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Got a late start thanks to mother nature, but we still caught some fish...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Got a late start thanks to mother nature, but we still caught some fish...
Cooler Water Temps by Kenneth Lee (8/07/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] With cool water temps. greeting us, we had to slow down and hit the weeds. Worked out pretty well!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] With cool water temps. greeting us, we had to slow down and hit the weeds. Worked out pretty well!!!
Fishing For Walleye Near Gladstone and Center Reef by Kenneth Lee (8/03/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] My streak of limit catches with a longtime client came to an end. But you know what, we still had a fun day on the water!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] My streak of limit catches with a longtime client came to an end. But you know what, we still had a fun day on the water!
High Winds and Seas and Big Kings in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (8/02/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] High winds and seas limited the fishing, however some very big kings are being caught.
[Saugatuck,MI] High winds and seas limited the fishing, however some very big kings are being caught.
Nice catches produce great charter trips! by Mike Hoppenrath (8/02/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing is picking up in August. Its not too late to book a trip during prime season for Salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing is picking up in August. Its not too late to book a trip during prime season for Salmon.
Walleye Fishing by Kenneth Lee (7/29/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] I got to fish with my brother today. For the most part, a descent bite...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] I got to fish with my brother today. For the most part, a descent bite...
Big Kings Show Up by Ron Westrate (7/26/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] The kings are beginning to show up and are staging in the 100 foot depth.
[Saugatuck,MI] The kings are beginning to show up and are staging in the 100 foot depth.
Chinook salmon and perch in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/19/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Lake trout on the bottom, salmon and steelhead 65 to 80 foot down and perch in 40 foot of water.
[Saugatuck,MI] Lake trout on the bottom, salmon and steelhead 65 to 80 foot down and perch in 40 foot of water.
Great season so far by Craig Miller (7/16/2009)
[Lake St. Clair,MI] It`s been a awesome season so far.. Double digit hookups almost every charter..
[Lake St. Clair,MI] It`s been a awesome season so far.. Double digit hookups almost every charter..
Cold, Cold, Cold by Kenneth Lee (7/12/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Report for July 11th and 12th on Little Bay Bay de Noc (I know, a little late). Strong northwest winds have caused the bite to slow. But we are still catching a few...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Report for July 11th and 12th on Little Bay Bay de Noc (I know, a little late). Strong northwest winds have caused the bite to slow. But we are still catching a few...
Back to lake trout in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/12/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Limit catches early in the week with salmon and trout and then mostly lake trout by the end of the week.
[Saugatuck,MI] Limit catches early in the week with salmon and trout and then mostly lake trout by the end of the week.
Muski fishing hot this monthe by Steve VanAssche (7/11/2009)
[Lake St. Clair,MI] Muski fishing remains to be great this whole monthe.
[Lake St. Clair,MI] Muski fishing remains to be great this whole monthe.
Gettin' Jiggy on Little Bay de Noc by Kenneth Lee (7/09/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Good action, but not great. As soon as the water warms up some more, the bite will really pick-up...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Good action, but not great. As soon as the water warms up some more, the bite will really pick-up...
Salmon showing up in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/05/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Salmon are beginning to stage in the 100 foot depth that we expected them to do.
[Saugatuck,MI] Salmon are beginning to stage in the 100 foot depth that we expected them to do.
Salmon are showing up!! by Mike Hoppenrath (6/30/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Its a great time to get out and enjoy the summer!
[Saugatuck,MI] Its a great time to get out and enjoy the summer!
Silver Fish and perch showing up in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (6/28/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] A thermocline is forming and the silver fish are starting to stage at that depth.
[Saugatuck,MI] A thermocline is forming and the silver fish are starting to stage at that depth.
Bite still strong by Kenneth Lee (6/25/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Still a good bite here on Little Bay de Noc. You have to love summer!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Still a good bite here on Little Bay de Noc. You have to love summer!!!
Big Water=Big Fish by Kenneth Lee (6/23/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We went in search of big fish today. I had a 14 yeal old on board that wanted to catch a "mounter". And he did!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We went in search of big fish today. I had a 14 yeal old on board that wanted to catch a "mounter". And he did!!!
11 in. Hot Chip for Lake Trout by Ron Westrate (6/23/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Flashers and flies on the bottom produced some good catches of lake trout.
[Saugatuck,MI] Flashers and flies on the bottom produced some good catches of lake trout.
What a blast!!! by Kenneth Lee (6/22/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Trolling is fun. But not the same as pitching jigs in fairly shallow water, feeling the fish inhale your jig, and setting the hook yourself!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Trolling is fun. But not the same as pitching jigs in fairly shallow water, feeling the fish inhale your jig, and setting the hook yourself!
Bottom Bumping 11 in Hot Chip by Ron Westrate (6/14/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Drop the downriggers to the bottom with large flashers and flies.
[Saugatuck,MI] Drop the downriggers to the bottom with large flashers and flies.
Free DNR fish weekend. Get out and Fish! by Mike Hoppenrath (6/13/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing is still good, good catches are being reported.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing is still good, good catches are being reported.
Finally a descent bite!!! by Kenneth Lee (6/11/2009)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Finally had a "descent" bite for a change. It's been very inconsistent so far this season...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Finally had a "descent" bite for a change. It's been very inconsistent so far this season...
Fishing Slows a Little In Saugatuck Michigan by Mike Hoppenrath (6/07/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing Slows a little as we go into June.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing Slows a little as we go into June.
Cold water scatters the salmon by Ron Westrate (6/07/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] Stong east winds forced the warm water out and the lake has cooled scattering the salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] Stong east winds forced the warm water out and the lake has cooled scattering the salmon.
Lot Of Big Perch by Steve VanAssche (6/03/2009)
[Lake St. Clair,MI] Perch fishing has been great all week. Been catching alot of big ones 9 to 13 inches. Should last another 2 weeks.
[Lake St. Clair,MI] Perch fishing has been great all week. Been catching alot of big ones 9 to 13 inches. Should last another 2 weeks.
Strong east winds cools water and fishing in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (5/31/2009)
[Saugatuck,MI] A week of strong east wind cooled the water and scattered the fish from 70 to 200 foot of water.
[Saugatuck,MI] A week of strong east wind cooled the water and scattered the fish from 70 to 200 foot of water.