
Michigan Fishing Report – March 16, 2022 – video
Ice is a problem right now across much of the state, although ice fishing still a thing in the U.P.

Ice is a problem right now across much of the state, although ice fishing still a thing in the U.P.

Black crappie was the most abundant species collected in a recent survey, which also showed strong numbers of bluegills.

Steelhead fishing is improving a bit and good action has been reported on many rivers.

Ice conditions – and where they’re biting.

Anglers still catching a good variety of species at a number of fisheries across the state.

Muskie anglers like to ply the edge of the weeds and the breaklines with large crankbaits and spinnerbaits.

There is still a pretty good cisco bite on Lake Charlevoix, and perch are hitting on Erie, St. Clair, Saginaw Bay, Higgins and Van Etten.

The U.P.’s Keweenaw Bay a hot spot for whitefish with the number of catches remaining consistently high and even some large whitefish brought through the ice.

Things slowing down, but still some decent reports from across the state. And the hot bite? It’s perch. Here’s where they’re catching ’em.
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