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 Reports 10/8/2008 (10/08/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The last four days two and three year-old Chinooks have been active with action in 150 to 200 feet. This has been an all spoon bite. Work from 25 to 60 down on Magnum Fish N Chip and Fish Fry spoons.
[Milwaukee,WI] The last four days two and three year-old Chinooks have been active with action in 150 to 200 feet. This has been an all spoon bite. Work from 25 to 60 down on Magnum Fish N Chip and Fish Fry spoons.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/29/2008 (9/29/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The last six days four-year-old Chinooks have been active with action in the gaps and out to 40 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons and plugs.
[Milwaukee,WI] The last six days four-year-old Chinooks have been active with action in the gaps and out to 40 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons and plugs.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/23/2008 (9/23/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] By Capt. Jim Hirt The spawning Chinooks are active with action in the gaps and out to 50 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
[Milwaukee,WI] By Capt. Jim Hirt The spawning Chinooks are active with action in the gaps and out to 50 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/18/2008 (9/18/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The River Hogs are in. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
[Milwaukee,WI] The River Hogs are in. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/9/2008 (9/09/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind is improving fishing. The cold water is moving in and the strong north to south current has been diminished in most areas. The last three days of west wind has brought the temperature break to 65 feet. With currents down presentation is easier.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind is improving fishing. The cold water is moving in and the strong north to south current has been diminished in most areas. The last three days of west wind has brought the temperature break to 65 feet. With currents down presentation is easier.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports (9/03/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The last three days of wind has kept the temperature break and currents on the move. Correct boat speed and presentation has been the answer to catching fish.
[Milwaukee,WI] The last three days of wind has kept the temperature break and currents on the move. Correct boat speed and presentation has been the answer to catching fish.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 8/25/2008 (8/25/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The wind is west the wind is east. Key in on 50 degree temperature for success. Surface temperature is 70 with the Temperature break at 60 feet. Currently the action down is at 65 to 120 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] The wind is west the wind is east. Key in on 50 degree temperature for success. Surface temperature is 70 with the Temperature break at 60 feet. Currently the action down is at 65 to 120 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 8/19/2008 (8/19/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Please read the whole report as I have added a lot of extra details, which may help you, catch more fish. We had several days of west wind and fishing has improved with cooler water moving in.
[Milwaukee,WI] Please read the whole report as I have added a lot of extra details, which may help you, catch more fish. We had several days of west wind and fishing has improved with cooler water moving in.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 8/12/2008 (8/14/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and warm weather continues to push the fish into deeper water. Surface temperature is 72 with the Temperature break at 80 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and warm weather continues to push the fish into deeper water. Surface temperature is 72 with the Temperature break at 80 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports (8/07/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and warm weather has brought the warm water into Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 70 with the Temperature break at 70 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and warm weather has brought the warm water into Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 70 with the Temperature break at 70 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports (7/23/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and warm weather has brought the warm water into Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 60 with the Temperature break at 40 feet. It is important to check your down temps every trip as wind direction will rapidly change the thermocline and location of active fish.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and warm weather has brought the warm water into Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 60 with the Temperature break at 40 feet. It is important to check your down temps every trip as wind direction will rapidly change the thermocline and location of active fish.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 7/15/2008 (7/16/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 30 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 30 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 7/8/2008 (7/08/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 55 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 40 feet. We are catching all five types of Lake Michigan fish Chinook, Coho and Lake, Brown and Rainbow Trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 55 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 40 feet. We are catching all five types of Lake Michigan fish Chinook, Coho and Lake, Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/30/2008 (6/30/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 degrees this has brought the fish to the top 40 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 degrees this has brought the fish to the top 40 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/24/2008 (6/25/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The fish are from the 50 to 155 feet of water fishing the top 50 feet. A thermo cline is setting up at about 25 down with temps of 50 and colder below.
[Milwaukee,WI] We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The fish are from the 50 to 155 feet of water fishing the top 50 feet. A thermo cline is setting up at about 25 down with temps of 50 and colder below.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/17/2008 (6/17/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] By Capt. Jim Hirt We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The Rainbows have disappeared for now. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water. The fish are in a little closer to shore than they have been.
[Milwaukee,WI] By Capt. Jim Hirt We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The Rainbows have disappeared for now. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water. The fish are in a little closer to shore than they have been.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/9/2008 (6/09/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The unsettled weather and storms has not effected the action Lake Michigan. Great catches of Chinook, Coho and Lake Lobsters better known as Lake Trout. Some rainbows as well. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] The unsettled weather and storms has not effected the action Lake Michigan. Great catches of Chinook, Coho and Lake Lobsters better known as Lake Trout. Some rainbows as well. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/3/2008 (6/03/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action in 75 to 120 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action in 75 to 120 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports (5/27/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 65 to 180 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 65 to 180 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/18/2008 (5/18/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 80 to 170 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 80 to 170 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/12/2008 (5/12/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 70 to 90 feet of water between the north gap and off the Water Filtration Plant.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 70 to 90 feet of water between the north gap and off the Water Filtration Plant.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/6/2008 (5/07/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 50 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap and off St. Mary's Hospital.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 50 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap and off St. Mary's Hospital.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/28/2008 (4/28/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 40 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap. We also fished the temp breaks in front of the harbor gaps and marked fish at all depths with good success.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 40 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap. We also fished the temp breaks in front of the harbor gaps and marked fish at all depths with good success.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/21/2008 (4/21/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Brown trout are hot for Vulcan Spoons. Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/21/2008 By Capt. Jim Hirt. April fishing is very good. Most of our charter trips are catching 18 to 22 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
[Milwaukee,WI] Brown trout are hot for Vulcan Spoons. Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/21/2008 By Capt. Jim Hirt. April fishing is very good. Most of our charter trips are catching 18 to 22 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
Our best spoons have been the Reaper Silver Peacock and Big Joe Silver. (10/16/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Our best spoons have been the Reaper Silver Peacock and Big Joe Silver. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
[Milwaukee,WI] Our best spoons have been the Reaper Silver Peacock and Big Joe Silver. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
Good numbers on Chinook Fishing Lake Michigan (10/10/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho. The wind has kept the water cold near shore. The surface is 46 degrees with a break to 43 at 15 feet down. The fish have been high in the water column.
[Milwaukee,WI] Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho. The wind has kept the water cold near shore. The surface is 46 degrees with a break to 43 at 15 feet down. The fish have been high in the water column.
Fish Report 10/1/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (10/01/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] I have been out the last five days and action has been average to excellent. Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho.
[Milwaukee,WI] I have been out the last five days and action has been average to excellent. Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho.
Fish Report 9/27/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (9/28/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 9/27/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 9/27/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
Fish Report 9/18/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (9/18/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] The wind has been switching directions and the currents have been strong on some days. This has been the challenge to finding fish. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
[Milwaukee,WI] The wind has been switching directions and the currents have been strong on some days. This has been the challenge to finding fish. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
Fish Report 9/11/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (9/11/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind moved out most of the warm water. Look for fish very high in the water column. We had fish from 20 to 50 down in 60 to 110 feet of water. The action has been steady with all species active.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind moved out most of the warm water. Look for fish very high in the water column. We had fish from 20 to 50 down in 60 to 110 feet of water. The action has been steady with all species active.
Fish Report 9/4/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (9/04/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 9/4/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 9/4/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
East Wind and Rain! (8/21/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and rain has made for tough sledding on our charters the last three days. However, we have found steady action with good catches on all species. Warm water has moved in and the most consistent action is out over 125 feet of water fishing down 50 to 80 feet. Big four-year-old Chinooks, lots of two and three year olds are making up the catch. All species are active in all sizes.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind and rain has made for tough sledding on our charters the last three days. However, we have found steady action with good catches on all species. Warm water has moved in and the most consistent action is out over 125 feet of water fishing down 50 to 80 feet. Big four-year-old Chinooks, lots of two and three year olds are making up the catch. All species are active in all sizes.
Fish Report 8/15/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (8/15/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Big four-year-old Chinooks, lots of two and three year olds are making up the catch on most boats. Now is the time to get out on the water. All species are active in all sizes. The wind has been light with east wind and west moving the temp break up and down. Check for the location of 52-degree water for the best action.
[Milwaukee,WI] Big four-year-old Chinooks, lots of two and three year olds are making up the catch on most boats. Now is the time to get out on the water. All species are active in all sizes. The wind has been light with east wind and west moving the temp break up and down. Check for the location of 52-degree water for the best action.
All species are active in all sizes (7/20/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] have been out twice a day everyday for the last two weeks. All species are active in all sizes. The west wind has brought fishing to a frantic pace. All presentations are working with fish from 15 to 75 feet down in 35 to 110 feet of water...
[Milwaukee,WI] have been out twice a day everyday for the last two weeks. All species are active in all sizes. The west wind has brought fishing to a frantic pace. All presentations are working with fish from 15 to 75 feet down in 35 to 110 feet of water...
The Lake Is Warming (7/06/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 45 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds.
[Milwaukee,WI] The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 45 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds.
Lake Michigan Thermocline (6/25/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 35 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds. All our action on Rainbows has been on Reaper Magnum Fish N Chip Silver spoons
[Milwaukee,WI] The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 35 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds. All our action on Rainbows has been on Reaper Magnum Fish N Chip Silver spoons
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (6/18/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 6/18/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 6/18/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
Fish Report 6/4/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (6/04/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] With fourteen rods out the action is steady. Most of the fish are in the top 45 feet on 6-inch flashers or OO dodgers with peanut, small hair cut or Mylar flies tied 10 5/8 inches long.
[Milwaukee,WI] With fourteen rods out the action is steady. Most of the fish are in the top 45 feet on 6-inch flashers or OO dodgers with peanut, small hair cut or Mylar flies tied 10 5/8 inches long.
Lake Conditions Are Excellent (5/31/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing keeps getting better Lake conditions are excellent for easy presentation making for very productive fishing. With fourteen rods out the action is steady.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing keeps getting better Lake conditions are excellent for easy presentation making for very productive fishing. With fourteen rods out the action is steady.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Fishing Report (5/24/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 5/24/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 5/24/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (5/17/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fished on Wednesday afternoon for 3 hours. The lake was 1-3 and the wind was out of the east. The best action was in 40-60 feet of water north of Milwaukee from the north gap to Atwater Beach.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fished on Wednesday afternoon for 3 hours. The lake was 1-3 and the wind was out of the east. The best action was in 40-60 feet of water north of Milwaukee from the north gap to Atwater Beach.
Fish Report 5/11/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (5/14/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] We have been fishing the temp breaks in front of the river mouth and harbor gaps marking fish at all depths. Lots of bait fish around. Our best presentations are Yellow Bird planer boards with 25 foot leads behind the boards and downriggers 18 to 22 feet down.
[Milwaukee,WI] We have been fishing the temp breaks in front of the river mouth and harbor gaps marking fish at all depths. Lots of bait fish around. Our best presentations are Yellow Bird planer boards with 25 foot leads behind the boards and downriggers 18 to 22 feet down.
Fish Report Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (5/04/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] We have been fishing the temp breaks in front of the river mouth and harbor gaps marking fish at all depths. Lots of bait fish around. The south gap was very good due to the northwest wind pushing the warm harbor out the gap.
[Milwaukee,WI] We have been fishing the temp breaks in front of the river mouth and harbor gaps marking fish at all depths. Lots of bait fish around. The south gap was very good due to the northwest wind pushing the warm harbor out the gap.
Fish Report Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (4/23/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] The water flowing into Milwaukee harbor is 52 degrees and the lake is 44. We have been fishing the temp breaks in front of the river mouth and harbor gaps marking fish at all depths. Lots of bait fish around.
[Milwaukee,WI] The water flowing into Milwaukee harbor is 52 degrees and the lake is 44. We have been fishing the temp breaks in front of the river mouth and harbor gaps marking fish at all depths. Lots of bait fish around.
Fish Report Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan (4/19/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing is very good. Most of our charter trips are catching limits on Browns and Chinooks. Clear skies with the wind out of the northeast at 5-10 mph have been the norm.
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing is very good. Most of our charter trips are catching limits on Browns and Chinooks. Clear skies with the wind out of the northeast at 5-10 mph have been the norm.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Wisconsin (10/04/2006)
[Milwaukee,WI] Milwaukee fall fishing has never been better. The west wind has moved the Alewives in from 160 feet to 50 feet and the temperature is 45 degrees at 30 feet down. All presentations are working.
[Milwaukee,WI] Milwaukee fall fishing has never been better. The west wind has moved the Alewives in from 160 feet to 50 feet and the temperature is 45 degrees at 30 feet down. All presentations are working.
Four Year Old Chinooks Coming Up The River (9/13/2006)
[Milwaukee,WI] The four year old Chinooks are coming up the rivers. This year, if it is like most years, the peak of the run is mid September. Good fishing with near shore opportunities for all size boats .
[Milwaukee,WI] The four year old Chinooks are coming up the rivers. This year, if it is like most years, the peak of the run is mid September. Good fishing with near shore opportunities for all size boats .
Salmon and Trout Fishing In Milwaukee (9/07/2006)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing report for Lake Michigan Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/7/2006. There are two different patterns for you to fish for salmon and trout out of Milwaukee. The 4 year old mature Chinook are entering the north and main break wall gaps.
[Milwaukee,WI] Fishing report for Lake Michigan Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/7/2006. There are two different patterns for you to fish for salmon and trout out of Milwaukee. The 4 year old mature Chinook are entering the north and main break wall gaps.
Fishing Charters Milwaukee Report (8/21/2006)
[Milwaukee,WI] Salmon Fishing Milwaukee. The big Kings are hot!!
[Milwaukee,WI] Salmon Fishing Milwaukee. The big Kings are hot!!
Charter Salmon Fishing Milwaukee (8/09/2006)
[Milwaukee,WI] The Chinooks are between 12 and 20 pounds. Coho are running up to 8 pounds. We have had good numbers on Rainbows 8-14 pounds look for them in the top 40 feet as they like the warm water in depths over 100 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] The Chinooks are between 12 and 20 pounds. Coho are running up to 8 pounds. We have had good numbers on Rainbows 8-14 pounds look for them in the top 40 feet as they like the warm water in depths over 100 feet.