The lake is still cold (38 degrees) and the brown trout and lake trout are found in the shallow water that warms into the high 40 degrees or along the river water discharge. The fishng is sporadic at best. One day you will catch 10 to 12 fish and the next day you catch one. The best place to fish is inside the inner sand bar with stick baits on the boards and small stinger spoons on the dipsies. The water is so clear that the downriggers are not producing very well. I have not recieved any information on any coho being caught, however they should be starting to move up the coast from southern Lake Michigan.

Feel free to contact me at any time at 888-253-8372 or email me at captron@chartermichigan.com.

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About The Author: Captain Ron Westrate

Company: CoHooker Charter Fishing Service

Area Reporting: Lake Michigan, Port of Saugatuck

Bio: CoHooker Charter Fishing Service is operated by a father and son team and has been in business for 33 years out of the Port of Saugatuck. We operate a 29 foot Luhrs Tournamenet that is insured licensed and fully equipped with the latest in electronics and fishing gear. We serve as prostaff for Scotty downriggers, Pro Troll Falshers, G flies and Raider lures.

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