The lake’s walleye population is completely maintained through natural reproduction. An abundance of prime spawning habitat and a strong forage base in the way of yellow perch allow its walleyes to thrive.
The primary purpose of the lift is to capture sturgeon.
This week’s snowmelt and high water is the likely primer for the spring steelhead run.
On the St. Joseph River (below Twin Branch Dam), in the past week, almost 600 steelhead went through the South Bend Fish Ladder. With water temps in the mid-40s, the run is just getting started
On Lake Michigan, most of the lake ice is gone, and some anglers are getting out and catching early coho and a couple browns.
Late ice is a great time to target monster northern pike, and one of the best ways to do that is with setlines. Here’s how the guys at Angling Buzz are getting it done. Video
Excellent ice-fshing conditions existed on many lakes across the state by the end of February, and anglers were doing well.
In March, there still are plenty of locations where you can fish for walleyes, pike, and much more.
Another winter of walleye, bass, and northern pike seasons will come to a close on the state’s inland lakes on Sunday, March 7. Heading into that weekend, most reports still indicate fairly slow walleye activity.
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