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Limit Catches of Salmon in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(7/23/2007)
Salmon move into shallow water as the lake cools down.
Salmon move into shallow water as the lake cools down.
Flashers and Flies in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(7/16/2007)
Salmon and trout are hitting flashers and flies pulled on downriggers and dipsy divers.
Salmon and trout are hitting flashers and flies pulled on downriggers and dipsy divers.
Saugatuck fishing producing 20 lb salmon by
Ron Westrate
(7/08/2007)
Fishing is fantastic in Saugatuck with large salmon and trout.
Fishing is fantastic in Saugatuck with large salmon and trout.
12 Pound Average Catches by
Ron Westrate
(7/01/2007)
10 fish per boat and 12 pound average for the Chinook and Steelhead.
10 fish per boat and 12 pound average for the Chinook and Steelhead.
Big Salmon and Steelhead in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(6/24/2007)
Salmon in the high teens and steelhead as big as 13 pounds caught in Saugatuck.
Salmon in the high teens and steelhead as big as 13 pounds caught in Saugatuck.
Limit Catches to Limited Fish in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(6/10/2007)
High winds and rough seas changed the fishing conditions.
High winds and rough seas changed the fishing conditions.
Fish in deeper water in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(6/03/2007)
Salmon and Lake Trout are caught as deep as 175 foot down.
Salmon and Lake Trout are caught as deep as 175 foot down.
Limit Catches in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(5/28/2007)
Salmon and Steelhead predominate the catches during this week with many limit catches.
Salmon and Steelhead predominate the catches during this week with many limit catches.
Silver Fish in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(5/21/2007)
Chinook and Coho Salmon along with some steelhead are being caught in Saugatuck.
Chinook and Coho Salmon along with some steelhead are being caught in Saugatuck.
Fishing improving in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(5/13/2007)
Chinook, coho, stealhead, brown and lake trout being caught in Saugatuck.
Chinook, coho, stealhead, brown and lake trout being caught in Saugatuck.
Wind and Cold Water Slow Fishing in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(5/07/2007)
Cold water slows the fishing in Saugatuck
Cold water slows the fishing in Saugatuck
A few fish being caught in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(4/30/2007)
The fish are scattered in the Lake Water.
The fish are scattered in the Lake Water.
Brown Trout being caught in warmer water by
Ron Westrate
(4/25/2007)
Some Brown Trout and Lake Trout are beng caught in the shallow water and along the river water discharge.
Some Brown Trout and Lake Trout are beng caught in the shallow water and along the river water discharge.
End of River Charters for the Year by
Ron Westrate
(4/16/2007)
Fishing switches from the river to the lake. The lake is still very cold with 36 degree water along the shore and 37 degree water off the Douglas point.
Fishing switches from the river to the lake. The lake is still very cold with 36 degree water along the shore and 37 degree water off the Douglas point.
Kalamazoo River Steelhead by
Ron Westrate
(12/30/2006)
Steelhead fishing is picking up on the river. The Kalamazoo River level has subsided and the fishing is picking up with some very nice steelhead being caught above the New Richmond Bridge. I have not recieved any information about activity on the lower river, however I would think the fish are moving in. Hot n Tots that are back trolled into the holes and spawn that is bounced back over the bottom are the methods of choice.
Steelhead fishing is picking up on the river. The Kalamazoo River level has subsided and the fishing is picking up with some very nice steelhead being caught above the New Richmond Bridge. I have not recieved any information about activity on the lower river, however I would think the fish are moving in. Hot n Tots that are back trolled into the holes and spawn that is bounced back over the bottom are the methods of choice.
Warm and Rough Water In Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(9/27/2006)
Warm water and rough water was the theme for last week. We only got to fish on Saturday and even then we could not get out to the cooler water off shore because of the lake and weather conditions. The water was 67 degrees on top from the shore line to 180 foot of water and it was 65 degrees 150 foot down in 180 foot of water.
Warm water and rough water was the theme for last week. We only got to fish on Saturday and even then we could not get out to the cooler water off shore because of the lake and weather conditions. The water was 67 degrees on top from the shore line to 180 foot of water and it was 65 degrees 150 foot down in 180 foot of water.
Water Warms Up In Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(9/18/2006)
What a strange fall. The fall run has not yet started since the water temperature is warming up every day. This past week we started fishing in 110 foot of water (40 to 70 feet down) with the temperature 49 degrees 60 foot down, and by Sunday we had to go 130 foot down to get 58 degrees with 68 degrees from the surface down to 125 foot.
What a strange fall. The fall run has not yet started since the water temperature is warming up every day. This past week we started fishing in 110 foot of water (40 to 70 feet down) with the temperature 49 degrees 60 foot down, and by Sunday we had to go 130 foot down to get 58 degrees with 68 degrees from the surface down to 125 foot.
Salmon Fishing Remains Good Off Pier by
Ron Westrate
(9/11/2006)
No change in the fishing!! The water is still warm in front the piers and the salmon are still staged out in 100 foot of water. We fished for a couple of hours in front the piers Sunday and managed to catch a couple of fish and then moved back off shore and caught 11 more salmon.
No change in the fishing!! The water is still warm in front the piers and the salmon are still staged out in 100 foot of water. We fished for a couple of hours in front the piers Sunday and managed to catch a couple of fish and then moved back off shore and caught 11 more salmon.
Salmon Are Here in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(9/04/2006)
The salmon are here. Salmon are being taken from 20 foot of water in front of the piers out to 140 foot of water. All week we have been fishing from 60 to 110 foot of water and have been taking 12 to 23 fish per trip.
The salmon are here. Salmon are being taken from 20 foot of water in front of the piers out to 140 foot of water. All week we have been fishing from 60 to 110 foot of water and have been taking 12 to 23 fish per trip.
Salmon Biting In Saugtuck Lake Michigan by
Ron Westrate
(8/21/2006)
The salmon are "putting on the feedbag" and beginning to stage off shore for the fall run. This past week we fish where caught from 50 to 180 foot of water.
The salmon are "putting on the feedbag" and beginning to stage off shore for the fall run. This past week we fish where caught from 50 to 180 foot of water.
Chinook Salmon Fishing Lake Michigan by
Ron Westrate
(8/14/2006)
This past week was a week of changes with wind, currents and water temperature. We started out fishing in 120 foot of water, then moved into 50 foot of water when the water temperature dropped 15 degrees, moved out to 160 foot and then by the end of the week we where back in 100 foot.
This past week was a week of changes with wind, currents and water temperature. We started out fishing in 120 foot of water, then moved into 50 foot of water when the water temperature dropped 15 degrees, moved out to 160 foot and then by the end of the week we where back in 100 foot.
Salmon and Lake Trout Biting by
Ron Westrate
(8/07/2006)
The salmon fishing is very good right now in 90 foot to 130 foot of water with catches consisting of 8 to 20 fish per trip. The salmon weigh from 10 to 17 pounds with a few that are in the 20+ pound range.
The salmon fishing is very good right now in 90 foot to 130 foot of water with catches consisting of 8 to 20 fish per trip. The salmon weigh from 10 to 17 pounds with a few that are in the 20+ pound range.
Some Steelhead and Lake Trout Caught by
Ron Westrate
(7/31/2006)
Fishing this past week was in 80 foot to 140 foot of water from the Dunes State Park to the 3rd telephone tower.
Fishing this past week was in 80 foot to 140 foot of water from the Dunes State Park to the 3rd telephone tower.