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 6/13/11 (6/13/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho Everywhere In Milwaukee! Had limits on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are there if you can keep the Coho off the line.
[Milwaukee,WI] Coho Everywhere In Milwaukee! Had limits on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are there if you can keep the Coho off the line.
Best Coho Fishing ever in Milwaukee! 6/1/11 (6/01/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are coming on strong. Photo of Joe Milton and company. They know how to put them in the box.
[Milwaukee,WI] Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are coming on strong. Photo of Joe Milton and company. They know how to put them in the box.
Coho Fever and it just got better in Milwaukee! (5/23/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are up to the break wall and all the way out north of Milwaukee to 100 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are up to the break wall and all the way out north of Milwaukee to 100 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/19/11 (5/19/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] We went out in the rain and two to four footers with an occasional six. Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon and Lake Trout. Six man limit in four hours with many lost fish in the high waves.
[Milwaukee,WI] We went out in the rain and two to four footers with an occasional six. Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon and Lake Trout. Six man limit in four hours with many lost fish in the high waves.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/9/11 (5/09/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] We were out the last three days and action is good to excellent. Finally a weekend with moderate to light wind this allowed everyone to enjoy the great fishing on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We were out the last three days and action is good to excellent. Finally a weekend with moderate to light wind this allowed everyone to enjoy the great fishing on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/3/11 (5/03/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Early spring Coho plentiful in a mixed bag! We were out the last five days except for Saturday. High winds and waves have held down the pressure of the small boat anglers.
[Milwaukee,WI] Early spring Coho plentiful in a mixed bag! We were out the last five days except for Saturday. High winds and waves have held down the pressure of the small boat anglers.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 4/24/11 (4/25/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] Early Coho! Early Coho! Early Spring Coho! We had two charter trips this weekend with great action both time periods. In the morning we had good numbers on Coho
[Milwaukee,WI] Early Coho! Early Coho! Early Spring Coho! We had two charter trips this weekend with great action both time periods. In the morning we had good numbers on Coho
Limit of Lake Trout 3/31/11 (4/02/2011)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had a great time fishing on the Glory Days !! If you would like to see a video fish report
[Milwaukee,WI] We had a great time fishing on the Glory Days !! If you would like to see a video fish report
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 10/11/10 (10/11/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are moving deeper. Sunday afternoon we had a great trip with action on Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout. There are some big Rainbows out there and lead core with spoons is the way to catch them.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are moving deeper. Sunday afternoon we had a great trip with action on Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout. There are some big Rainbows out there and lead core with spoons is the way to catch them.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 10/6/10 (10/06/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] The high wind out of the north has not effected the fishing. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out. As of Monday morning the warm water is in and the fish were out.
[Milwaukee,WI] The high wind out of the north has not effected the fishing. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out. As of Monday morning the warm water is in and the fish were out.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports September 21st 2010 (9/21/2010)
[Mendota Lake,WI] Fish are in the gaps and out to 50 feet of water The gaps are on most days. Good numbers on all size and age of fish. Overcast days are best and sunny day are slower.
[Mendota Lake,WI] Fish are in the gaps and out to 50 feet of water The gaps are on most days. Good numbers on all size and age of fish. Overcast days are best and sunny day are slower.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports September 13th 2010 (9/13/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Most of our charters trips are in the gaps and out to 40 feet of water The gaps are on most days. Good numbers on all size and age of fish. Overcast days are best and sunny day are slower. Get out at first light for the best action.
[Milwaukee,WI] Most of our charters trips are in the gaps and out to 40 feet of water The gaps are on most days. Good numbers on all size and age of fish. Overcast days are best and sunny day are slower. Get out at first light for the best action.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports September 7th 2010 (9/07/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are in everywhere. They are at the gaps in the river and out to 45 feet of water anywhere along the shore line.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish are in everywhere. They are at the gaps in the river and out to 45 feet of water anywhere along the shore line.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports September 1st 2010 (9/01/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Temperature is the answer to more fish. You will find action from 30 to 106 down when the temps are right. Look for 50 degrees and run tackle above and below the temp break.
[Milwaukee,WI] Temperature is the answer to more fish. You will find action from 30 to 106 down when the temps are right. Look for 50 degrees and run tackle above and below the temp break.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports August 23rd 2010 (8/23/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Widely scattered is the best way to describe recent action for salmon and trout Milwaukee. You must present tackle for all species from the top ten feet of water to the bottom in all depths
[Milwaukee,WI] Widely scattered is the best way to describe recent action for salmon and trout Milwaukee. You must present tackle for all species from the top ten feet of water to the bottom in all depths
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports August 19th 2010 (8/18/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] We're back to more consistent action on all species in a variety of sizes. As usual temperature is the key.
[Milwaukee,WI] We're back to more consistent action on all species in a variety of sizes. As usual temperature is the key.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports July 26th 2010 (7/26/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Steady and productive is the best way to describe the Lake Michigan Milwaukee salmon fishing. Chinooks of all sizes with four year old Chinook averaging 15 pounds.
[Milwaukee,WI] Steady and productive is the best way to describe the Lake Michigan Milwaukee salmon fishing. Chinooks of all sizes with four year old Chinook averaging 15 pounds.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports July18th 2010 (7/19/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Milwaukee water is still cold. Chinooks of all sizes with fish to twenty pounds. Rainbows and Lake Trout are plentiful when fishing with all presentation.
[Milwaukee,WI] Milwaukee water is still cold. Chinooks of all sizes with fish to twenty pounds. Rainbows and Lake Trout are plentiful when fishing with all presentation.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports July 8th 2010 (7/08/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing Milwaukee is excellent with Big Kings Southwest wind has pushed the warm water out. Very good action on all species working 40 to 70 feet of water
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing Milwaukee is excellent with Big Kings Southwest wind has pushed the warm water out. Very good action on all species working 40 to 70 feet of water
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports June 28th 2010 (6/27/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing Milwaukee is excellent with Big Kings Coho and Lake Trout filling the cooler. Travel northeast out of the North Gap about six miles at a 55 degrees compass
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing Milwaukee is excellent with Big Kings Coho and Lake Trout filling the cooler. Travel northeast out of the North Gap about six miles at a 55 degrees compass
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports June 22nd 2010 (6/22/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Charter Fishing Milwaukee the fish have moved deeper in the water column. Look for fish from 30 to 80 down on all presentations. Slide Divers with 160 feet of line out are a steady producer
[Milwaukee,WI] Charter Fishing Milwaukee the fish have moved deeper in the water column. Look for fish from 30 to 80 down on all presentations. Slide Divers with 160 feet of line out are a steady producer
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports June 7th 2010 (6/07/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Charter Fishing Milwaukee customers are enjoying great action on Chinook salmon to 17 pounds. The best action is four to six miles off shore All anglers are catching fish.
[Milwaukee,WI] Charter Fishing Milwaukee customers are enjoying great action on Chinook salmon to 17 pounds. The best action is four to six miles off shore All anglers are catching fish.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports June 1st 2010 (6/01/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing is outstanding out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The best action is four to six miles off shore All anglers are catching fish. You will find Coho, Chinook, Rainbow and Lake Trout steady and predictable. A combination of Salmon and Trout in all sizes are active.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing is outstanding out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The best action is four to six miles off shore All anglers are catching fish. You will find Coho, Chinook, Rainbow and Lake Trout steady and predictable. A combination of Salmon and Trout in all sizes are active.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports 5/25/2010 (5/25/2010)
[Sheboygan,WI] In May all anglers are catching fish. You will find Coho, Chinook, Rainbow and Lake Trout steady and predictable. A combination of Chinooks and Coho are filling the box up quickly.
[Sheboygan,WI] In May all anglers are catching fish. You will find Coho, Chinook, Rainbow and Lake Trout steady and predictable. A combination of Chinooks and Coho are filling the box up quickly.
Milwaukee Fishing Salmon Reports 5/17/2010 (5/18/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] May Coho season is in full swing. Great numbers on these tasty 4 pound fish is being enjoyed by all. As a bonus we have found a presentation for Chinooks in the 4-6 pound range.
[Milwaukee,WI] May Coho season is in full swing. Great numbers on these tasty 4 pound fish is being enjoyed by all. As a bonus we have found a presentation for Chinooks in the 4-6 pound range.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/4/2010 (5/03/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Early May fishing has been medium at best. We're taking a mixed bag of Chinooks, Coho and Brown Trout. You may target your species by working the temps the fish like.
[Milwaukee,WI] Early May fishing has been medium at best. We're taking a mixed bag of Chinooks, Coho and Brown Trout. You may target your species by working the temps the fish like.
Fish Report 4/25/2010 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (4/25/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing remains very good when you can get out. The weather has created some problems with presentation and access to the best fishing areas.
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing remains very good when you can get out. The weather has created some problems with presentation and access to the best fishing areas.
Fish Report 4/19/2010 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (4/20/2010)
[Milwaukee,WI] Hot fishing for Lake Trout out of Milwaukee
[Milwaukee,WI] Hot fishing for Lake Trout out of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/29/09 (9/29/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Gale force winds will change everything. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out.
[Milwaukee,WI] Gale force winds will change everything. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/21/09 (9/21/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The warm water is in and the fish are out. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks is 75 to 120 down.
[Milwaukee,WI] The warm water is in and the fish are out. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks is 75 to 120 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/14/09 (9/15/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have adjusted to the warm water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 75 to 120 down.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have adjusted to the warm water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 75 to 120 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/9/09 (9/09/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have marched out to deeper water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have marched out to deeper water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/31/09 (8/31/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] If you were waiting for east wind it has arrived. A temperature break has set up in 80 to 125 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 25 to 70 down.
[Milwaukee,WI] If you were waiting for east wind it has arrived. A temperature break has set up in 80 to 125 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 25 to 70 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/24/09 (8/24/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has not changed the fish location or attitude. A lot of cold water has moved the fish high in the water column. Shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers remains steady and consistent.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has not changed the fish location or attitude. A lot of cold water has moved the fish high in the water column. Shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers remains steady and consistent.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/19/09 (8/19/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind continues to provide shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers. Steady and consistent action has been the norm for all species especially big Chinooks.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind continues to provide shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers. Steady and consistent action has been the norm for all species especially big Chinooks.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/10/09 (8/10/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind is providing 45 degree water near shore with steady and consistent action for all species.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind is providing 45 degree water near shore with steady and consistent action for all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/03/09 (8/03/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Anglers are enjoying action on Chinooks, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 12 pounds and some Lake Trout. Action is in 65 to 110 feet. Set up at 60 feet and run spoons 15 to 50 feet down for Rainbows and Coho. The four year old kings some over 19 pounds are coming near the bottom in 65 feet on magnum Reaper Spoons.
[Milwaukee,WI] Anglers are enjoying action on Chinooks, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 12 pounds and some Lake Trout. Action is in 65 to 110 feet. Set up at 60 feet and run spoons 15 to 50 feet down for Rainbows and Coho. The four year old kings some over 19 pounds are coming near the bottom in 65 feet on magnum Reaper Spoons.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/27/09 (7/27/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Chinooks over twenty pounds are becoming part of most every trip with Coho to 10 pounds and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 11 pounds.
[Milwaukee,WI] Chinooks over twenty pounds are becoming part of most every trip with Coho to 10 pounds and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 11 pounds.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/21/09 (7/21/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fishing has become predicable and productive during the past week. Good numbers of Chinook, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 16 pounds. Action is in 60 to 120 feet. Set up at 55 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows 40 to the bottom for salmon. All size spoons are working magnum spoons have been my best producer for salmon the last five days.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fishing has become predicable and productive during the past week. Good numbers of Chinook, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 16 pounds. Action is in 60 to 120 feet. Set up at 55 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows 40 to the bottom for salmon. All size spoons are working magnum spoons have been my best producer for salmon the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/13/09 (7/13/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are Now on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 120 to 260 feet. Set up at 120 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are Now on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 120 to 260 feet. Set up at 120 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/8/09 (7/08/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are starting to set up on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 100 to 260 feet. Set up at 100 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from 90 feet and up. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are starting to set up on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 100 to 260 feet. Set up at 100 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from 90 feet and up. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/30/09 (6/30/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are scattered on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 76 to 270 feet. Set up at 50 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from top to the bottom. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are scattered on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 76 to 270 feet. Set up at 50 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from top to the bottom. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/23/09 (6/23/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Late June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee has moved offshore. The surface temperature is up to 61 degrees and the fish are deeper and scattered. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] Late June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee has moved offshore. The surface temperature is up to 61 degrees and the fish are deeper and scattered. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/15/09 (6/15/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Mid-June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee heats up. The surface temperature is up to 50 degrees and the fish like the warmer water. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] Mid-June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee heats up. The surface temperature is up to 50 degrees and the fish like the warmer water. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/8/2009 (6/08/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] June has started with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. Deep and shallow water are all producing.
[Milwaukee,WI] June has started with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. Deep and shallow water are all producing.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/1/2009 (6/01/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May ended with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. You may have to move around to get a respectable cooler of fish.
[Milwaukee,WI] May ended with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. You may have to move around to get a respectable cooler of fish.
Lake Trout Has Been Steady With Chinooks Up To 18 Pounds (5/26/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing for Lake Trout has been steady and predictable with a few Chinooks to 18 pounds. We have been out over this Memorial Day weekend. Water Temperatures are coming up and this should improve the action on all species.
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing for Lake Trout has been steady and predictable with a few Chinooks to 18 pounds. We have been out over this Memorial Day weekend. Water Temperatures are coming up and this should improve the action on all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/19/2009 (5/19/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is improving and action on Chinooks has been good. We have been out everyday for the six days. Tons of baitfish around and this should crank up the action.
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is improving and action on Chinooks has been good. We have been out everyday for the six days. Tons of baitfish around and this should crank up the action.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports (5/11/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is good. On the overcast days the number of fish are better. We have been out every other day for the last week. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout and Coho.
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is good. On the overcast days the number of fish are better. We have been out every other day for the last week. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout and Coho.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/3/2009 (5/03/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing is good to ok could be better. Most of our charter trips are catching 4 to 7 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing is good to ok could be better. Most of our charter trips are catching 4 to 7 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.