Fishing Reports
Inland, Great Lakes species entering fall patterns
ALGOMA AREA Chinook salmon were still being taken in good numbers last week, with the majority of fish in the 10- to 15-pound range. Mixed bags of rainbows, lakers, and cohos also have been taken.
Panfish and muskie reports improve with cool weather
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – During the day, deep-diving crankbaits or spinner rigs are producing a lot of walleyes on top of the mud flats. Slip bobbers and leeches continue to work best
A hint of fall: crankbaits and minnows producing walleyes
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – During the day, work the outside edges of the deep rocks with crankbaits or bottom bouncers and spinner rigs. After sunset, work the 12-foot rock piles with slip
The summer’s heat is on; the fishing’s a bit off
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Walleyes are hitting in Lake St. Clair near the shipping channel and the St. Clair Light when anglers drift crawlers or troll crankbaits. Try trolling in waters 15 to 20
Ultra warm, low waters are slowing down the fishing
Weather through much of the state this summer created low flow and very warm water on rivers, lakes and streams, which made for tough angling. Though precipitation was just below normal in most of Pennsylvania,
As water temps take tumble, fishing activity on rise
ALGOMA AREA Chinook salmon are still being taken in good numbers, but they’re still rather small. Mixed bags of rainbow trout, lake trout, and coho salmon also have been taken. Anglers have had the best
Uncommonly warm waters seeing heavy weed growth
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — This has been a disappointing summer so far compared with other years. Perch fishing has been poor overall, though it picked up a little late last month. Some anglers were
Summer fishing action has been as hot as the weather
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Muskie fishing has been good on Lake St. Clair near the Dumping Grounds as well as on the Canadian side of the lake. Bass fishing has been hot. Anglers have
Hot, very dry conditions starting to affect fishing
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie (Erie County) — Smallmouth action has improved a little but is still down from last year. The best bet is 20 to 30 feet, from the cribs, moving east. Perch also
