The largest bluegill captured in 2016 was 9.6 inches, but relative abundance of bluegills has decreased since the previous survey. Perch and black crappies show a similar trend – above average size, but very low
The walleye bite continues to be pretty good, despite some bug hatches starting to occur on some larger lakes, and shorter periods of aggressive feeding activity.
Its physical features are pretty simplistic – very little structure and shallow – but it’s one heck of a walleye lake.
As we slide into July, walleyes have become even more challenging with bug hatches, very warm weather, and increasing water temperatures all playing a part in noticeably slower walleye activity this week.
Mayflies are hatching across the state. That’s good news for trout anglers, but not so good news for walleye anglers.
Walleye and crappie fishing here is just starting to take off. I’m finding some lakes are totally shut off to walleyes and crappies, but the pike are nuts. Water temperatures are still in the 60s
Food-science research has proved in tasting and physical labs that this method of fish care simply produces a better-tasting fillet.
With water temperatures and weather helping the cause, fishing mostly good across the state.
Picturesque sand dunes and a healthy, stocked walleye fishery combine to make Oceana County’s Silver Lake a promising fishing destination. But that’s not the only species anglers target in this 690-acre lake.
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