Fishing Reports
Fall walleye bite coming on big time across state
Fall came late in many parts of the state, and so did the fall walleye bite. Anglers continue to catch trout on stocked streams and lakes statewide. While temperatures and flow were reported good in
Angling activity subsides as ’05 deer season kicks off
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS Limits of good-sized perch continue to be caught on a jig and minnow in eight to 10 feet of water. Isle Bay and the Twin Bays seem to be most
As the temperatures have dropped, fishing heats up
Decent flow has been restored to streams in most parts of the state beset by near-drought conditions through summer and early fall. Fall trout stockings are completed in most places, though select waterways and lakes
Deer hunting takes forefront; few fishermen remain
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – There are some muskies being taken on the rock reefs in less than eight feet of water. Baits that run just below the surface seem to be trigging
Fall fishing has been good, hunters doing well statewide
ASHLAND AREA Trolling in the shallows for cohos, splake, browns, and steelhead has been decent. Fish are being caught from Bayfield, along the shoreline all the way to the head of the bay. Some days
Salmon runs slowing; hunting improves with cooler weather
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair High winds have kept many anglers and duck hunters off Lake St. Clair. For those who are getting out, a few perch are hitting, but anglers are having to move
Fall walleye bite starting to turn on despite low waters
NORTHWEST REGION Erie — Steelhead fishing has finally kicked in, with a decent run reported in late September. Runoff determines how good the fishing is. Conditions can change quickly. The perch bite finally picked up
Walleye, muskie action picking up, hunters hitting woods
BEAVER DAM AREA Last week’s Canada goose count at Horicon Marsh was more than 150,000 birds. Recent cold fronts have brought many ducks and geese into the area. But ducks and geese are in areas
Salmon have moved into most rivers; warm weather slows hunting success
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Perch fishing has been very good on Lake St Clair. Anglers fishing minnows off the mile roads, in front of the Grosse Point Yacht Club, and off the Nine Mile
