As good as the muskie fishing is, that’s not the only fish anglers target in Thornapple. The lake’s turbid waters also hold excellent numbers of black crappies and good numbers of walleye, perch, and bass.
Lots of good fishing action taking place all across the state. Warm weather has finally settled in and we’re getting into summer patterns.
SEASON DATES June 1: Bear and elk application period ends June 5: Muskie season opens on Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers June 12-13: Free Fishing Weekend June 19: Catch-and-keep bass
DISTRICT 1 CO Jenni Hanson responded to assist with a search and rescue in the Porcupine Mountains State Park. An elderly female failed to check out of her hotel room, and her vehicle was located
The bite for most species has been mostly good at fisheries across the state.
And despite environment and social changes, a 10-pounder is not that rare anymore.
This is a great time to fish the shallows of inland lakes with fly rods and poppers.
Most anglers target yellow perch and smallmouth bass when they head to Alpena County’s Long Lake, but anglers also catch good numbers of walleyes, panfish, northern pike, and even some healthy bullheads.
The bass bite has been hot across a good part of the state. And the walleye bite remains solid on Lake Erie.
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