Fishing Reports
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
Summer sunnies remain top option along thick weedbeds
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – Leeches and crawlers on live bait rigs or spinners are turning a few walleyes off the edges of the mud flats in 28 to 32 feet of water.
For most fish species this time of year, think deeper
ALGOMA AREA Not much has changed since last week, with excellent numbers of rainbow trout and chinook salmon coming to boat. Rainbow trout were still being caught in good numbers farther out from shore, 10
Great Lakes fishing stays hot despite scorching temperatures
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Fair to good walleye fishing has been reported in Lake St. Clair when trolling with crawler harnesses in 10 to 12 feet of water near Metro Beach. Best colors have
Panfish and walleyes move deep, less active during midday
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – A significant mayfly hatch has slowed the walleye action this week. The day bite seems to be most affected, although the mud flats continue to produce some fish
As the state swelters, catfishing success surges
NORTHWEST REGION Erie (Erie County) — Perch fishing picked up with catches in 48 feet, straight out of Walnut Creek. The bass bite has been fair to good, with the rocky areas on the east
The summer’s heat is bringing on a fierce muskie bite
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – There’s been some improved midday action on the mud flats with deep-diving crankbaits. Slip bobbers and leeches continue to produce walleyes during the day on the 20-foot rocks
Summer patterns setting up inland, Great Lakes action hot
ALGOMA AREA It was an excellent week to be out fishing Lake Michigan for trout and salmon. There were some nice catches, with many anglers limiting out early in the morning. Rainbow trout are still
Panfish action remains hot on inland lakes; hex hatch is on
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Muskies are hitting on Lake St. Clair with the best action coming to anglers fishing on the Canadian side of the lake. A few perch have been caught near the
