Hunting for trout
Assessing remote U.P. trout lakes using hunting technology.
The spring of the year is prime-time for big ‘bows that run upstream to spawn from Hemlock Lake. But brown trout are caught all year long, and are also a product of Hemlock Lake.
Ohio’s steelhead, which are produced at the state’s hatchery in Castalia, are one of the most sought-after fish in Ohio.
Get away from bridges and public access sites and you can find some unpressured trout and get the season off on the right foot.
Harvest season for stream trout begins April 17.
What to use when store baits are not available.
Most lakes are free of ice, and overall, the fishing is reportedly good.