All Michigan Fishing Reports
Still good bite despite extra boat traffic from FLW by Kenneth Lee (7/31/2012)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Pretty decent bite this morning despite all the FLW tourney guys running all over the place. Most of the ones I've spoke to are not catching too many fish. If they would put their lines in the water they might catch some fish!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Pretty decent bite this morning despite all the FLW tourney guys running all over the place. Most of the ones I've spoke to are not catching too many fish. If they would put their lines in the water they might catch some fish!!!
Another Fantastic Week of Fishing in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/29/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fish the same flashers and flies as last week, just fish everything deeper.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fish the same flashers and flies as last week, just fish everything deeper.
slow start, big come back!!! by Kenneth Lee (7/27/2012)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Started off very slow today, but we switched tactics and it payed off big time...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Started off very slow today, but we switched tactics and it payed off big time...
Pleasantly surprised today... by Kenneth Lee (7/24/2012)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Too calm today, but we still caught some fish! Wasn't the fastest action I have seen, but not the slowest either...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Too calm today, but we still caught some fish! Wasn't the fastest action I have seen, but not the slowest either...
Another Week of Fantastic Fishing in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/22/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] For the 4th week in a row, the fishing has been fantastic out of Saugatuck.
[Saugatuck,MI] For the 4th week in a row, the fishing has been fantastic out of Saugatuck.
12 salmon in one hour in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/15/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] Some fantastic fishing with limit or near limit catches of chinook salmon and steelhead.
[Saugatuck,MI] Some fantastic fishing with limit or near limit catches of chinook salmon and steelhead.
Limit catches of Chinook and Steelhead by Ron Westrate (7/08/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] This turned out to be one of the best July 4th week of fishing in many years with limit catches of salmon and trout.
[Saugatuck,MI] This turned out to be one of the best July 4th week of fishing in many years with limit catches of salmon and trout.
Salmon and steelhead in Saugatuck for the 4th of July by Ron Westrate (7/02/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] Very good fishing for chinook salmon and steelhead in 100 to 130 foot of water.
[Saugatuck,MI] Very good fishing for chinook salmon and steelhead in 100 to 130 foot of water.
11 in Pro Trolls for big salmon in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (6/17/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] Tale of two days produces about the same number of fish but with completely different methods.
[Saugatuck,MI] Tale of two days produces about the same number of fish but with completely different methods.
Nice catches of salmon in 135 foot of water in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (6/10/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] This past week has produced some very nice catches of salmon in the 120 to 140 foot range.
[Saugatuck,MI] This past week has produced some very nice catches of salmon in the 120 to 140 foot range.
Rough water slows Saugatuck Fishing by Ron Westrate (6/04/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] After getting blown off the lake Friday and Saturday, we finally got a chance to fish on Sunday.
[Saugatuck,MI] After getting blown off the lake Friday and Saturday, we finally got a chance to fish on Sunday.
Salmon in 95 foot in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (5/27/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] The water has changed however there still are some very nice salmon inside of 100 foot of water.
[Saugatuck,MI] The water has changed however there still are some very nice salmon inside of 100 foot of water.
Saugatuck 6th Grade Fishing Outing by Ron Westrate (5/22/2012)
[Saugatuck,MI] The entire Saugatuck 6th Grade enjoyed a day of fishing for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.
[Saugatuck,MI] The entire Saugatuck 6th Grade enjoyed a day of fishing for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.
Lots of action today by Kenneth Lee (5/20/2012)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Wasn't sure what to expect today with all the weekend boat traffic on the bay, but it turned out to be a very good day!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Wasn't sure what to expect today with all the weekend boat traffic on the bay, but it turned out to be a very good day!!!
Need more wind!!! by Kenneth Lee (5/19/2012)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Still ended up with some nice fish even with the fairly calm conditions...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Still ended up with some nice fish even with the fairly calm conditions...
Walleye were smokin' this morning!!! by Kenneth Lee (5/16/2012)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The walleye surprised me this morning with a really good bite despite the passage of a very strong cold front...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] The walleye surprised me this morning with a really good bite despite the passage of a very strong cold front...
Steelhead in 200 FOW in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (10/08/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] After the strong blow last week the fish are in 190 to 230 foot of water and in the top 50 foot.
[Saugatuck,MI] After the strong blow last week the fish are in 190 to 230 foot of water and in the top 50 foot.
Deep water produces limit catches in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (9/24/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] 140 foot of water produced some very good salmon catches with some steelhead and lake trout showing up.
[Saugatuck,MI] 140 foot of water produced some very good salmon catches with some steelhead and lake trout showing up.
Salmon, steelhead, and trout in deep water by Ron Westrate (9/19/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] With the warm water along the shore, the fishing has picked up off shore in deep water.
[Saugatuck,MI] With the warm water along the shore, the fishing has picked up off shore in deep water.
Water temperature raises 20 degrees overnight in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (9/11/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] The excellent pier fishing that existed during the week slowed this weekend after the raise in water temperature.
[Saugatuck,MI] The excellent pier fishing that existed during the week slowed this weekend after the raise in water temperature.
Hot Salmon Fishing in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (9/04/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] I you want to catch salmon, not is the time to fish out of Saugtuck with limit catches common.
[Saugatuck,MI] I you want to catch salmon, not is the time to fish out of Saugtuck with limit catches common.
Flashers and Flies in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (8/28/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Falshers and flies on copper, downriggers and dipsy divers are catching big salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] Falshers and flies on copper, downriggers and dipsy divers are catching big salmon.
Tougher bite today... by Kenneth Lee (8/21/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Maybe not a tougher bite, but tougher conditions making boat control difficult!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Maybe not a tougher bite, but tougher conditions making boat control difficult!
Frequent 20 + pound salmon catches in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (8/21/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Just about every trip produced a salmon that would exceed 20 pounds or at least push it.
[Saugatuck,MI] Just about every trip produced a salmon that would exceed 20 pounds or at least push it.
August 19th, 20th 2011 by Kenneth Lee (8/21/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We had to deal with some strong winds on the first day fishing with the Otten's, but it was worth it.Yesterday, it was much calmer(too calm)and the fish more fickle, but we still caught some nice ones...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We had to deal with some strong winds on the first day fishing with the Otten's, but it was worth it.Yesterday, it was much calmer(too calm)and the fish more fickle, but we still caught some nice ones...
Had to work for them! by Kenneth Lee (8/16/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Tough for me yesterday, but we kept at it and finally found some nice fish!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Tough for me yesterday, but we kept at it and finally found some nice fish!
Multiple 20 pound salmon in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (8/15/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] This past week went from taking 80% Lake Trout per trip to taking 90% salmon per trip.
[Saugatuck,MI] This past week went from taking 80% Lake Trout per trip to taking 90% salmon per trip.
One day with the steelhead in front the Saugatuck Piers by Ron Westrate (8/07/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] With cold water moving in mid week, we found steelhead in front the piers.
[Saugatuck,MI] With cold water moving in mid week, we found steelhead in front the piers.
Limit perch catches and salmon hitting in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/31/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] More and more salmon are showing up in 80 foot of water and some limit catches of perch are being reported south of the piers.
[Saugatuck,MI] More and more salmon are showing up in 80 foot of water and some limit catches of perch are being reported south of the piers.
Fairly good bite going... by Kenneth Lee (7/27/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We struggled on Tuesday after the cold front, but today was better...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] We struggled on Tuesday after the cold front, but today was better...
Lake Trout with a few silver fish in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/24/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fish the bottom of lake trout and the 40 to 60 foot range for salmon and steelhead.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fish the bottom of lake trout and the 40 to 60 foot range for salmon and steelhead.
Baaaaaaaaaa..... by Kenneth Lee (7/23/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Sheepshead, Sheepshead, and more Sheepshead!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Sheepshead, Sheepshead, and more Sheepshead!
Steelhead at the piers at Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/17/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Early in the week we fished for salmon and steelhead 9 miles out but by the weekend we were fishing in 15 foot of water for steelhead.
[Saugatuck,MI] Early in the week we fished for salmon and steelhead 9 miles out but by the weekend we were fishing in 15 foot of water for steelhead.
Salmon showing up in deep water in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/11/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] You can fish in 100 foot of water for mainly Lake Trout or move out to 200+ feet to fish for salmon and steelhead.
[Saugatuck,MI] You can fish in 100 foot of water for mainly Lake Trout or move out to 200+ feet to fish for salmon and steelhead.
Oceana Fly Hot in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (7/04/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Limit catches occured this past week with the creel consisting of lake trout and chinook salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] Limit catches occured this past week with the creel consisting of lake trout and chinook salmon.
Pound Bottom For Lake Trout and Salmon in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (6/26/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Pounding bottom is producing some good catches of Lake Trout and some salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] Pounding bottom is producing some good catches of Lake Trout and some salmon.
Rough Water with Good Catches of Salmon by Ron Westrate (6/13/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] The week produced some very good fishing however there was a lot of wind and rough water.
[Saugatuck,MI] The week produced some very good fishing however there was a lot of wind and rough water.
One day to the next..... by Kenneth Lee (6/07/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Small ones yesterday and bigger fish today. Funny how it can change so fast for no obvious reason...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Small ones yesterday and bigger fish today. Funny how it can change so fast for no obvious reason...
First 20 pound Chinook salmon of the season. by Ron Westrate (6/05/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing in 100 foot of water produced the first 20 pound chinook salmon this season.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing in 100 foot of water produced the first 20 pound chinook salmon this season.
May 29 Saugatuck Fishing Report by Ron Westrate (5/30/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Good fishing throughout the week with catches from 10 to 20 fish per boat.
[Saugatuck,MI] Good fishing throughout the week with catches from 10 to 20 fish per boat.
Windy May 26th walleye... by Kenneth Lee (5/27/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] With 30 mph winds, I wasn't even sure we were going to make it out. But we did, and it payed off!!!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] With 30 mph winds, I wasn't even sure we were going to make it out. But we did, and it payed off!!!
Less wind + better bite = Limit on Little Bay De Noc by Kenneth Lee (5/16/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] What a difference the weather makes. Calmer winds today sure made boat control much easier, I know that!
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] What a difference the weather makes. Calmer winds today sure made boat control much easier, I know that!
Windy opening day walleye 2011 by Kenneth Lee (5/15/2011)
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Scrounged up a few, but it was tough. The high winds made boat control almost impossible...
[Little Bay de Noc,MI] Scrounged up a few, but it was tough. The high winds made boat control almost impossible...
Kings and Lake Trout in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (5/15/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Cold, wet and windy conditions produced some good fishing for salmon and trout in Saugatuck.
[Saugatuck,MI] Cold, wet and windy conditions produced some good fishing for salmon and trout in Saugatuck.
Lots of Lake Trout with a few Chinook Salmon in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (5/08/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] You can either bounce the bottom and fish for lake trout or fish the upper layers of salmon.
[Saugatuck,MI] You can either bounce the bottom and fish for lake trout or fish the upper layers of salmon.
Chinook showing up in the Saugatuck creel by Ron Westrate (5/01/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] The chinook salmon are beginning to show up in the creel in Saugatuck.
[Saugatuck,MI] The chinook salmon are beginning to show up in the creel in Saugatuck.
Limit Catch of Coho out of Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (4/17/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] The coho and lake trout are being caught out of the port of Saugatuck. In addition some reports of good perch catches out of Grand Haven and Holland have been reported.
[Saugatuck,MI] The coho and lake trout are being caught out of the port of Saugatuck. In addition some reports of good perch catches out of Grand Haven and Holland have been reported.
Fish catch fluctuates throughout the week in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (4/10/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] The catch rate decreased from 20 fish per trip to 2 to 6 fish per trip.
[Saugatuck,MI] The catch rate decreased from 20 fish per trip to 2 to 6 fish per trip.
Spring Fishing in Saugatuck by Ron Westrate (4/04/2011)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing is very good off the piers and in the lake south of Saugatuck with CoHo and Brown Trout being the most abundant.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing is very good off the piers and in the lake south of Saugatuck with CoHo and Brown Trout being the most abundant.
Red Hot Steelhead Fishing by Ron Westrate (11/09/2010)
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing in the Kalamazoo River is red hot with very low water levels.
[Saugatuck,MI] Fishing in the Kalamazoo River is red hot with very low water levels.