Michigan Fishing Report – June 7, 2023
Michigan DNR
June 7, 2023
A migration of walleye arrived, and anglers were taking full advantage of the mild weather in this area.
Fishing
Crankbaits for walleyes: Here’s what to know as seasons change
Mike Gnatkowski
June 7, 2023
Crankbaits are a proven lure for walleyes throughout the open-water season.
The type of crankbait you employ, however, varies depending on the season. In the cold water of spring and late fall, walleyes prefer
SPF, the FDA and the best numbers to keep you protected from the sun
Mike Schoonveld
June 7, 2023
I pulled a tube of sunscreen from my boat’s glove compartment to slather on a layer of protection for my lips, face, ears – about the only portion of my skin exposed to the day’s
Sport-fishing advocacy group has cautious optimism on Michigan’s tribal consent decree
Bob Gwizdz
June 7, 2023
Despite a recent court setback, the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources – a group of sport fishing advocates that raised objections to the draft consent decree between Michigan’s American Indian tribes and the state of
Looking forward: Is technology spoiling fishing instincts?
Ted Dobs
June 7, 2023
An evergreen tree, a meandering point and a water tower was all the romance needed. I can still remember looking at these things like it was yesterday. But yesterday was 30 years ago. On that
A wacky way of bass fishing that works wonders
Glenn Sapir
June 4, 2023
On the occasion of fishing with Virgil, we rigged his purple 6-inch worms Texas style, with the hook point embedded in the worm. Throwing his bait into inviting shoreline cover, Virgil came out with a
Michigan DNR updates inland walleye plan amid environmental changes
Victor Skinner
June 4, 2023
The Michigan DNR has reworked its management plan for inland walleye waters to adapt to several environmental changes that are affecting the population.
Data from Wisconsin and elsewhere show walleye populations in the Midwest
Do brown trout have any self respect?
Mike Schoonveld
June 3, 2023
I’m a boat fisherman when it comes to fishing the Great Lakes.
Tom, a friend of mine, prefers fishing from the shore or on one of the piers to catch his share of
Here’s how to rig your solo kayak for fishing
Dan Ladd
June 2, 2023
Kayak fishing is as big as ever, perhaps because it simply makes sense. The angler/paddler can go practically anywhere in small, muscle-powered boats and fish for just about any species.
With the right gear
