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Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/29/09 by Jim Hirt (9/29/2009)
Gale force winds will change everything. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out.
Gale force winds will change everything. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/21/09 by Jim Hirt (9/21/2009)
The warm water is in and the fish are out. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks is 75 to 120 down.
The warm water is in and the fish are out. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks is 75 to 120 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/14/09 by Jim Hirt (9/15/2009)
East wind continues and the fish have adjusted to the warm water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 75 to 120 down.
East wind continues and the fish have adjusted to the warm water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 75 to 120 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/9/09 by Jim Hirt (9/09/2009)
East wind continues and the fish have marched out to deeper water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water.
East wind continues and the fish have marched out to deeper water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/31/09 by Jim Hirt (8/31/2009)
If you were waiting for east wind it has arrived. A temperature break has set up in 80 to 125 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 25 to 70 down.
If you were waiting for east wind it has arrived. A temperature break has set up in 80 to 125 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 25 to 70 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/24/09 by Jim Hirt (8/24/2009)
West wind has not changed the fish location or attitude. A lot of cold water has moved the fish high in the water column. Shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers remains steady and consistent.
West wind has not changed the fish location or attitude. A lot of cold water has moved the fish high in the water column. Shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers remains steady and consistent.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/19/09 by Jim Hirt (8/19/2009)
West wind continues to provide shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers. Steady and consistent action has been the norm for all species especially big Chinooks.
West wind continues to provide shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers. Steady and consistent action has been the norm for all species especially big Chinooks.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/10/09 by Jim Hirt (8/10/2009)
West wind is providing 45 degree water near shore with steady and consistent action for all species.
West wind is providing 45 degree water near shore with steady and consistent action for all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/03/09 by Jim Hirt (8/03/2009)
Anglers are enjoying action on Chinooks, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 12 pounds and some Lake Trout. Action is in 65 to 110 feet. Set up at 60 feet and run spoons 15 to 50 feet down for Rainbows and Coho. The four year old kings some over 19 pounds are coming near the bottom in 65 feet on magnum Reaper Spoons.
Anglers are enjoying action on Chinooks, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 12 pounds and some Lake Trout. Action is in 65 to 110 feet. Set up at 60 feet and run spoons 15 to 50 feet down for Rainbows and Coho. The four year old kings some over 19 pounds are coming near the bottom in 65 feet on magnum Reaper Spoons.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/27/09 by Jim Hirt (7/27/2009)
Chinooks over twenty pounds are becoming part of most every trip with Coho to 10 pounds and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 11 pounds.
Chinooks over twenty pounds are becoming part of most every trip with Coho to 10 pounds and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 11 pounds.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/21/09 by Jim Hirt (7/21/2009)
The fishing has become predicable and productive during the past week. Good numbers of Chinook, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 16 pounds. Action is in 60 to 120 feet. Set up at 55 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows 40 to the bottom for salmon. All size spoons are working magnum spoons have been my best producer for salmon the last five days.
The fishing has become predicable and productive during the past week. Good numbers of Chinook, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 16 pounds. Action is in 60 to 120 feet. Set up at 55 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows 40 to the bottom for salmon. All size spoons are working magnum spoons have been my best producer for salmon the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/13/09 by Jim Hirt (7/13/2009)
The fish are Now on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 120 to 260 feet. Set up at 120 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows.
The fish are Now on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 120 to 260 feet. Set up at 120 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/8/09 by Jim Hirt (7/08/2009)
The fish are starting to set up on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 100 to 260 feet. Set up at 100 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from 90 feet and up. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
The fish are starting to set up on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 100 to 260 feet. Set up at 100 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from 90 feet and up. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/30/09 by Jim Hirt (6/30/2009)
The fish are scattered on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 76 to 270 feet. Set up at 50 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from top to the bottom. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
The fish are scattered on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 76 to 270 feet. Set up at 50 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from top to the bottom. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/23/09 by Jim Hirt (6/23/2009)
Late June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee has moved offshore. The surface temperature is up to 61 degrees and the fish are deeper and scattered. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Late June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee has moved offshore. The surface temperature is up to 61 degrees and the fish are deeper and scattered. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/15/09 by Jim Hirt (6/15/2009)
Mid-June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee heats up. The surface temperature is up to 50 degrees and the fish like the warmer water. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Mid-June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee heats up. The surface temperature is up to 50 degrees and the fish like the warmer water. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/8/2009 by Jim Hirt (6/08/2009)
June has started with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. Deep and shallow water are all producing.
June has started with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. Deep and shallow water are all producing.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/1/2009 by Jim Hirt (6/01/2009)
May ended with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. You may have to move around to get a respectable cooler of fish.
May ended with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. You may have to move around to get a respectable cooler of fish.
Lake Trout Has Been Steady With Chinooks Up To 18 Pounds by Jim Hirt (5/26/2009)
May fishing for Lake Trout has been steady and predictable with a few Chinooks to 18 pounds. We have been out over this Memorial Day weekend. Water Temperatures are coming up and this should improve the action on all species.
May fishing for Lake Trout has been steady and predictable with a few Chinooks to 18 pounds. We have been out over this Memorial Day weekend. Water Temperatures are coming up and this should improve the action on all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/19/2009 by Jim Hirt (5/19/2009)
May fishing is improving and action on Chinooks has been good. We have been out everyday for the six days. Tons of baitfish around and this should crank up the action.
May fishing is improving and action on Chinooks has been good. We have been out everyday for the six days. Tons of baitfish around and this should crank up the action.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports by Jim Hirt (5/11/2009)
May fishing is good. On the overcast days the number of fish are better. We have been out every other day for the last week. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout and Coho.
May fishing is good. On the overcast days the number of fish are better. We have been out every other day for the last week. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout and Coho.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/3/2009 by Jim Hirt (5/03/2009)
April fishing is good to ok could be better. Most of our charter trips are catching 4 to 7 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
April fishing is good to ok could be better. Most of our charter trips are catching 4 to 7 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 10/8/2008 by Jim Hirt (10/08/2008)
The last four days two and three year-old Chinooks have been active with action in 150 to 200 feet. This has been an all spoon bite. Work from 25 to 60 down on Magnum Fish N Chip and Fish Fry spoons.
The last four days two and three year-old Chinooks have been active with action in 150 to 200 feet. This has been an all spoon bite. Work from 25 to 60 down on Magnum Fish N Chip and Fish Fry spoons.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/29/2008 by Jim Hirt (9/29/2008)
The last six days four-year-old Chinooks have been active with action in the gaps and out to 40 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons and plugs.
The last six days four-year-old Chinooks have been active with action in the gaps and out to 40 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons and plugs.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/23/2008 by Jim Hirt (9/23/2008)
By Capt. Jim Hirt The spawning Chinooks are active with action in the gaps and out to 50 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
By Capt. Jim Hirt The spawning Chinooks are active with action in the gaps and out to 50 feet. Work the areas near the gaps with Reaper Spoons. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/18/2008 by Jim Hirt (9/18/2008)
The River Hogs are in. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
The River Hogs are in. Read my report on to get the best tips and presentations for the biggest Chinooks of the season. I do have openings on my schedule to put you on trophy kings give me a call.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 9/9/2008 by Jim Hirt (9/09/2008)
West wind is improving fishing. The cold water is moving in and the strong north to south current has been diminished in most areas. The last three days of west wind has brought the temperature break to 65 feet. With currents down presentation is easier.
West wind is improving fishing. The cold water is moving in and the strong north to south current has been diminished in most areas. The last three days of west wind has brought the temperature break to 65 feet. With currents down presentation is easier.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports by Jim Hirt (9/03/2008)
The last three days of wind has kept the temperature break and currents on the move. Correct boat speed and presentation has been the answer to catching fish.
The last three days of wind has kept the temperature break and currents on the move. Correct boat speed and presentation has been the answer to catching fish.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 8/25/2008 by Jim Hirt (8/25/2008)
The wind is west the wind is east. Key in on 50 degree temperature for success. Surface temperature is 70 with the Temperature break at 60 feet. Currently the action down is at 65 to 120 feet.
The wind is west the wind is east. Key in on 50 degree temperature for success. Surface temperature is 70 with the Temperature break at 60 feet. Currently the action down is at 65 to 120 feet.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 8/19/2008 by Jim Hirt (8/19/2008)
Please read the whole report as I have added a lot of extra details, which may help you, catch more fish. We had several days of west wind and fishing has improved with cooler water moving in.
Please read the whole report as I have added a lot of extra details, which may help you, catch more fish. We had several days of west wind and fishing has improved with cooler water moving in.