Fishing Reports
Perch fishing is heating up as fall weather approaches
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Fishing is picking up on Lake St. Clair. Muskie fishing remains good on the Canadian side of the lake, and smallmouth bass are hitting all over. Perch fishing is improving
Unstable weather patterns blamed for inconsistent walleye bite
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – Muskies and smallmouth bass continue to be pulled off shallow to mid-depth rock piles. The best evening walleye bite is taking place with shallow-running crankbaits off Big Point,
Fishing action picking up as weather patterns stabilize
ALGOMA AREA Salmon and trout fishing on Lake Michigan slowed down drastically last week. The fish are scattered in relatively deep water. Anglers have reported some success in 100-350 feet of water and 60-150 feet
Great Lakes offering up fantastic late-summer angling
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Fishing has been slow on Lake St. Clair. Muskies are hitting along the Canadian shoreline. Bass fishing has been good all across the lake, but walleye and perch fishing have
Minnows working for walleyes as water temperatures cool
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – The tops and edges of the mud flats continue to provide the best day bite for walleyes. Spinner rigs and crankbaits are producing the majority of fish. Slip
Fishing has held up pretty well where waters are deep
Relentless humidity this summer made slightly higher than normal temperatures feel more intense, while lack of precipitation created a drought-like condition through much of the state, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Joe Margusity. Central Pennsylvania, especially
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
