Michigan Fishing Report – August 11, 2021 – video
Site Staff
August 11, 2021
There’s a new state-record Chinook salmon. And after 18 months, Canadian waters open to anglers.
Chinook salmon
In Michigan, state-record Chinook salmon tops 47 pounds
Michigan DNR
August 9, 2021
It also topped 47 inches (47.5) and bested the previous state-record Chinook salmon – 46.06 pounds, 43.5 inches – a mark that had stood since 1978.
Lake Ontario: Still crazy fishing after all these years
Site Staff
April 26, 2021
In the lake, the headline act is the Chinook salmon, the “king” of the water.
Happiness and healing: For first time in years, chinook salmon spawn in Columbia River
Associated Press
December 21, 2020
“I was shocked at first, then I was just overcome with complete joy. I don’t know that I have the right words to even explain the happiness and the healing.”
Could coronavirus contribute to possible California salmon boom?
Associated Press
August 25, 2020
The region could experience a “traffic jam” of chinook salmon in the coming month.
Chinook returns in Columbia River could be near-record low
Associated Press
February 25, 2020
This year’s forecasted return of 81,700 upriver spring chinook is up 12% from last year’s return of 73,100, which was the lowest since 1999.
Salmon prices falling in wake of California fishing boom
Associated Press
August 26, 2019
For consumers, the bountiful harvest has driven down wild salmon prices to $15 to $20 per pound, compared with $30 to $35 per pound in recent years. And the salmon boom is also welcomed by
DEC announces record-breaking fishing on Lake Ontario
Staff and News Reports
August 31, 2018
Survey reveals catch rates of chinook salmon double the five-year average during spring and early summer of 2018.
Salmon provide ‘a good life lesson’ for Michigan schoolkids
Associated Press
May 11, 2018
About 300 schools across the state take part raising salmon in classrooms with the goal of encouraging students to become advocates for the Great Lakes and the environment.
