
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report –November 7, 2025 – video
Some good reports on the rivers of strong steelhead action. And perch fishing remains solid in a number of places.
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Some good reports on the rivers of strong steelhead action. And perch fishing remains solid in a number of places.

A lot of focus has been on Oahe and when it will start producing trophy walleye again and it has.

What’s happening on the water as the open-water season winds down.

October is winding down and water temps continue to drop. Keep adapting and being versatile and you’ll find success.

Water temps in the low-50s, and shallower lakes have turned over. With the cold weather of late, they could all be turned over shortly in this area. Here’s what it all means for the bite.

Fishing is still on fire and the rivers remain full of salmon, with colder weather helping. And perch fishing remains solid.

The water temperatures have dropped dramatically and that has caused the fish to school up, allowing for more jigging opportunities across the area. Plenty of big walleyes are being caught using big baits, either live

Some key takeaways from the recent changes in the weather/conditions.

How the cooler temps are changing the bite, what areas to target as docks start coming out, and why shore fishing is about to take center stage.

On days when the wind wasn’t blowing, fish were biting and the perch were schooling as the water temps begin to fall.
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