Fishing Reports by Captain Jim Hirt
About The Author: Captain
Company: Blue Max Charters
Area Reporting: Lake Michigan Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/29/2014 (7/30/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Chinook are coming on Reaper Magnum Big Joe Silver spoons run long behind the downrigger ball or on SWR rigs 40 feet to the bottom.
[Milwaukee,WI] Chinook are coming on Reaper Magnum Big Joe Silver spoons run long behind the downrigger ball or on SWR rigs 40 feet to the bottom.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/22/2014 (7/22/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Robert, Christian and Ethan Woolums worked together to boat a great cooler of fish. Most of the fish were caught on a Badger Tackle Reaper Magnum spoons.
[Milwaukee,WI] Robert, Christian and Ethan Woolums worked together to boat a great cooler of fish. Most of the fish were caught on a Badger Tackle Reaper Magnum spoons.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/7/2014 (7/08/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Lake Trout fill the box in Milwaukee! Catch the buzz from the cleaning station and get full detailed fishing info. James Grugal boated several monster Trout
[Milwaukee,WI] Lake Trout fill the box in Milwaukee! Catch the buzz from the cleaning station and get full detailed fishing info. James Grugal boated several monster Trout
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/29/2014 (6/29/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Water temperatures near shore warmed to 61 degrees on the surface. Coho fishing was good in 80 to 100 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] Water temperatures near shore warmed to 61 degrees on the surface. Coho fishing was good in 80 to 100 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/23/2014 (6/23/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Water temperatures near shore warmed to 55 degrees on the surface and Coho fishing was good in 50 to 60 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] Water temperatures near shore warmed to 55 degrees on the surface and Coho fishing was good in 50 to 60 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/18/2014 (6/20/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] The rainy days continued this week. This has kept many anglers off the lake. When we can get out we caught Coho
[Milwaukee,WI] The rainy days continued this week. This has kept many anglers off the lake. When we can get out we caught Coho
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/11/2014 (6/11/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind has dropped water temperatures near shore to 52 degrees on the surface and Coho fishing was good in 30 to 50 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind has dropped water temperatures near shore to 52 degrees on the surface and Coho fishing was good in 30 to 50 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/1/2014 (6/02/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish have moved out as the water temperature has went up to 61 on the surface near shore. Action seems to be better as you move south of the green can
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish have moved out as the water temperature has went up to 61 on the surface near shore. Action seems to be better as you move south of the green can
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/1/2014 (6/01/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Early or late bite has been very productive fishing. Calm seas the last several days has made it a little more difficult to get the fish to bite all day.
[Milwaukee,WI] Early or late bite has been very productive fishing. Calm seas the last several days has made it a little more difficult to get the fish to bite all day.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/28/14 (5/29/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho eighty percent of the catch in Milwaukee!
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho eighty percent of the catch in Milwaukee!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/21/14 (5/21/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are in close to the break wall and shore line. It can be a crazy in close with all the traffic and it may be better to fish the shore line south of Milwaukee. Have a great fishing season.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are in close to the break wall and shore line. It can be a crazy in close with all the traffic and it may be better to fish the shore line south of Milwaukee. Have a great fishing season.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/15/14 (5/15/2014)
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are coming on small size spoons. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us.
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are coming on small size spoons. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 10/7/2013 (10/07/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Big Numbers on Chinooks, Don't put the boat away !! West wind has cranked up the fishing for all species. It is some of the best fishing we had all year. One week left in my season if you have time to get out.
[Milwaukee,WI] Big Numbers on Chinooks, Don't put the boat away !! West wind has cranked up the fishing for all species. It is some of the best fishing we had all year. One week left in my season if you have time to get out.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/21/2013 (9/21/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Weather rough fishing great! The wind and storms has limited our chances to get out but when we got out action has been good. Let me explain where and why.
[Milwaukee,WI] Weather rough fishing great! The wind and storms has limited our chances to get out but when we got out action has been good. Let me explain where and why.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/7/2013 (9/07/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Watch your temperature and fish in 55 0r less degrees of water. Fish are marking from 30 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 220 feet. Have a great fishing season. Let's go fishing
[Milwaukee,WI] Watch your temperature and fish in 55 0r less degrees of water. Fish are marking from 30 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 220 feet. Have a great fishing season. Let's go fishing
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/27/2013 (8/27/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are marking from 70 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 120 feet. Have a great fishing season.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are marking from 70 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 120 feet. Have a great fishing season.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/8/2013 (8/08/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are marking from 80 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 140 feet. Have a great fishing season.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are marking from 80 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 140 feet. Have a great fishing season.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/18/2013 (7/18/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] For Lake Trout magnum Reaper glow spoons presented within inches of the bottom will bring in some hogs with the most running 5-8 pounds.
[Milwaukee,WI] For Lake Trout magnum Reaper glow spoons presented within inches of the bottom will bring in some hogs with the most running 5-8 pounds.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/9/2013 (7/09/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] For Lake Trout magnum Reaper glow spoons presented within inches of the bottom will bring in some hogs with the most running 5-8 pounds. A size 0 dodger and Spin N Glow may be needed on some days.
[Milwaukee,WI] For Lake Trout magnum Reaper glow spoons presented within inches of the bottom will bring in some hogs with the most running 5-8 pounds. A size 0 dodger and Spin N Glow may be needed on some days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/25/2013 (6/25/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] No change. fish are scattered from 70 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 140 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] No change. fish are scattered from 70 feet and all the way out north or south of Milwaukee to 140 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/7/13 (6/07/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] It can be a zoo in close with all the traffic and it may be better to head out the north gap Milwaukee 70 degrees and fish northeast out to 70 to 140 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] It can be a zoo in close with all the traffic and it may be better to head out the north gap Milwaukee 70 degrees and fish northeast out to 70 to 140 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/23/13 (5/23/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are coming on small size spoons and dodger flies. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are coming on small size spoons and dodger flies. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/17/13 (5/17/2013)
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are coming on all size spoons. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are coming on all size spoons. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/24/12 (9/24/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Anglers are catching all species and you find the fish of your choice by working the temperature preference of your quarry. Reaper spoons by Badger Tackle have been the ticket out deep and in the harbor.
[Milwaukee,WI] Anglers are catching all species and you find the fish of your choice by working the temperature preference of your quarry. Reaper spoons by Badger Tackle have been the ticket out deep and in the harbor.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/17/12 (9/17/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Harbor fishing is turning on and on lumpy days you will find big Chinook on plugs and spoons. Out in front of the water filtration plant in 60 feet of water is a good option for small boat anglers.
[Milwaukee,WI] Harbor fishing is turning on and on lumpy days you will find big Chinook on plugs and spoons. Out in front of the water filtration plant in 60 feet of water is a good option for small boat anglers.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/5/12 (9/06/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Cold water is out over 100 feet of water 60 feet and down. Set up in 100 feet and troll east. Whitefish Bay is the shortest distance to deep water.
[Milwaukee,WI] Cold water is out over 100 feet of water 60 feet and down. Set up in 100 feet and troll east. Whitefish Bay is the shortest distance to deep water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/29/12 (8/29/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] If you haven't been out for awhile now is the best time to fill the freezer with Chinooks, Coho and trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] If you haven't been out for awhile now is the best time to fill the freezer with Chinooks, Coho and trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/21/12 (8/21/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Biggest King Salmon of The Year in Milwaukee! Surface temperature is down to 70 degrees and the fish are 40 feet to bottom.
[Milwaukee,WI] Biggest King Salmon of The Year in Milwaukee! Surface temperature is down to 70 degrees and the fish are 40 feet to bottom.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/12/12 (8/12/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] The Gales of August are over! Two days at the dock but what can you do. Ten foot waves are gone and it's time to go hunting for fish.
[Milwaukee,WI] The Gales of August are over! Two days at the dock but what can you do. Ten foot waves are gone and it's time to go hunting for fish.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/1/12 (8/01/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Now is your chance to wrestle the biggest KINGS of the year. Fishing has been exciting with a mixed bag of all species. Mostly Chinooks, Rainbows and Coho. Chinook to 19 pounds are screaming line and all are enjoying some great action.
[Milwaukee,WI] Now is your chance to wrestle the biggest KINGS of the year. Fishing has been exciting with a mixed bag of all species. Mostly Chinooks, Rainbows and Coho. Chinook to 19 pounds are screaming line and all are enjoying some great action.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/24/12 (7/24/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing has been Hot Hot Hot with a mixed bag of all species. Mostly Chinooks, Rainbows and Coho.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing has been Hot Hot Hot with a mixed bag of all species. Mostly Chinooks, Rainbows and Coho.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/12/12 (7/13/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] East Wind and the Fish Went Deep in Milwaukee! Surface temperature is up to 72 degrees and the fish are 40 feet to bottom. The weather has been great! Fishing has been good with a mixed bag of all species.
[Milwaukee,WI] East Wind and the Fish Went Deep in Milwaukee! Surface temperature is up to 72 degrees and the fish are 40 feet to bottom. The weather has been great! Fishing has been good with a mixed bag of all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/27/12 (6/27/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] The weather has been perfect fishing has been consistent. Heavy coolers the last four days with mostly Chinooks, Rainbows (Bows) and Coho. Chinook to 18 pounds are screaming line and all are enjoying some great action.
[Milwaukee,WI] The weather has been perfect fishing has been consistent. Heavy coolers the last four days with mostly Chinooks, Rainbows (Bows) and Coho. Chinook to 18 pounds are screaming line and all are enjoying some great action.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/18/12 (6/18/2012)
[Sheboygan,WI] The weather has been perfect fishing has been consistent. Heavy coolers the last four days with mostly Chinooks and Coho.
[Sheboygan,WI] The weather has been perfect fishing has been consistent. Heavy coolers the last four days with mostly Chinooks and Coho.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/13/12 (6/13/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Kings! Coho! Lakers! Browns! Snapping in Milwaukee Surface temperature is up to 58 degrees and the fish are 30 feet to bottom.
[Milwaukee,WI] Kings! Coho! Lakers! Browns! Snapping in Milwaukee Surface temperature is up to 58 degrees and the fish are 30 feet to bottom.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/29/12 (5/29/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Many Kings Over Fifteen Pounds In Milwaukee! Surface temperature is up to 53 degrees and the fish are top to bottom.
[Milwaukee,WI] Many Kings Over Fifteen Pounds In Milwaukee! Surface temperature is up to 53 degrees and the fish are top to bottom.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/20/12 (5/20/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Limit Catches Are The Norm In Milwaukee! Only thing better than the weather has been the fishing. Don't miss this opportunity to crank in some great eating.
[Milwaukee,WI] Limit Catches Are The Norm In Milwaukee! Only thing better than the weather has been the fishing. Don't miss this opportunity to crank in some great eating.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/12/12 (5/13/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Don't miss this opportunity to fill the box with an all species limit. Kings to 18 pounds yesterday!
[Milwaukee,WI] Don't miss this opportunity to fill the box with an all species limit. Kings to 18 pounds yesterday!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/8/12 (5/08/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] If its slow in close to shore head east for deeper water! Most anglers reporting good success on all species.
[Milwaukee,WI] If its slow in close to shore head east for deeper water! Most anglers reporting good success on all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 4/29/12 (4/30/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] Check out the photo of Andrew Blade with a great 15 pound 8 ounce Spring King!!
[Milwaukee,WI] Check out the photo of Andrew Blade with a great 15 pound 8 ounce Spring King!!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 4/21/22/12 (4/23/2012)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had two charter trips this weekend with good action both time periods. In the morning we had a few Coho, one twelve pound Lake Trout and two Chinooks in the teens.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had two charter trips this weekend with good action both time periods. In the morning we had a few Coho, one twelve pound Lake Trout and two Chinooks in the teens.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/27/11 (9/27/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Try trolling the harbor with magnum glow spoons at first light. Magnum Reapers in silver or glow on 75 foot leads are my go to bait for shallow water trolling.
[Milwaukee,WI] Try trolling the harbor with magnum glow spoons at first light. Magnum Reapers in silver or glow on 75 foot leads are my go to bait for shallow water trolling.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/22/11 (9/21/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] My top producer the past two days for all species is Reaper and Vulcan magnum spoons
[Milwaukee,WI] My top producer the past two days for all species is Reaper and Vulcan magnum spoons
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/13/11 (9/14/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] The big 20 pound Chinooks are coming in with some action from 55 feet to the inner harbor. Glow spoons inside the break wall have been good at first light.
[Milwaukee,WI] The big 20 pound Chinooks are coming in with some action from 55 feet to the inner harbor. Glow spoons inside the break wall have been good at first light.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/29/11 (8/29/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Eight to twelve pound Chinooks are plentiful with an occasional Lake Trout and Rainbow.
[Milwaukee,WI] Eight to twelve pound Chinooks are plentiful with an occasional Lake Trout and Rainbow.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/18/11 (8/19/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] We're seeing great Rainbow Trout action with fish to 12 pounds and 18 pound kings and a few Lake Trout. Leadcores and divers best with action on downriggers as well.
[Milwaukee,WI] We're seeing great Rainbow Trout action with fish to 12 pounds and 18 pound kings and a few Lake Trout. Leadcores and divers best with action on downriggers as well.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/8/11 (8/10/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Milwaukee enjoys good fishing after east wind ! Our numbers have been great the last four days. All species have been active with warm water on top the fish have pushed down.
[Milwaukee,WI] Milwaukee enjoys good fishing after east wind ! Our numbers have been great the last four days. All species have been active with warm water on top the fish have pushed down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/29/11 (7/29/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Currents are crazy out there if your not catching fish change directions and speed.
[Milwaukee,WI] Currents are crazy out there if your not catching fish change directions and speed.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/18/11 (7/21/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are the majority of the catch with some Chinook salmon to 19 pounds like this 16 pound 12 ounce King caught by Bill Smith
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho are the majority of the catch with some Chinook salmon to 19 pounds like this 16 pound 12 ounce King caught by Bill Smith
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/27/11 (6/27/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Head out the Main gap Milwaukee 85 degrees. Fish east out in 180 to 240 feet of water for the best action
[Milwaukee,WI] Head out the Main gap Milwaukee 85 degrees. Fish east out in 180 to 240 feet of water for the best action