
Michigan Fishing Report – September 18, 2020
With the windy conditions, fewer anglers have been out. Those heading to the rivers to find salmon are getting some fish. On the inland lakes, fish will soon be starting their feeding frenzy before winter

With the windy conditions, fewer anglers have been out. Those heading to the rivers to find salmon are getting some fish. On the inland lakes, fish will soon be starting their feeding frenzy before winter

Too many anglers overlook the incredible bluegill and crappie fishing opportunities that develop in the fall.

This thin ribbon of water in Clermont County is only 161 acres in size, but it is loaded with catfish.

While action has slowed for most fish species, the bite is on for channel catfish.

Many fishermen love the lake, if for different reasons than in the past.

The catfish bite stayed hot. Catfish were hitting in Pymatuning Lake, with a 38-pound flathead, reported. Flathead and channel catfish were hitting in the Allegheny River between lock and dam numbers two and three. A

On Lake Michigan, the conditions have been poor for much lake fishing due to north winds.

Fall is in the air and the water temperatures are dropping. Here’s how that’s impacting fishing across the state.

There’s some seasonal action, mainly during the open-water season for panfish, bass, and walleyes, but virtually no winter pressure because its depth and wind-swept nature rarely allow good ice to form.
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