Fishing Reports
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
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
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
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
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
Walleyes remain active despite persistent rain showers
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – The evening hours are providing consistent walleye action with slip bobbers and leeches on the 18- to 20-foot rock piles and reefs. Slowly presented live bait rigs and
Anglers catching fish all around the Badger State
ALGOMA AREA It was another excellent week for anglers trolling Lake Michigan, and many took in a mixed bag of rainbow trout, lake trout, chinook, and a few cohos. Most were taken in 140 to
Warmer weather should trigger crappies and ‘gills
BIG SIX ALGOMA AREA Fishing remained rather slow last week with variable weather. Brown and lake trout continue to be taken by anglers trolling in 10-30 feet of water and using crankbaits or spoons. It
Shallow water is holding the majority of walleyes and bass
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – The 16- to 18-foot rock piles are holding fish, most of which are taken with slip bobbers and leeches. The north end sand breaks are producing walleyes as
