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2006 Season In Review In Bangor ME by
Kevin Mckay
(2006-11-24 12:56:44)
[Kennebec River] All I can say is wow! What a season. I had record numbers of fish caught! I had seven days of more than a 100 fish boated, while smallmouth fishing on the Penobscot River and caught record numbers of land lock salmon on the East Outlet of the Kennebec River.
[Kennebec River] All I can say is wow! What a season. I had record numbers of fish caught! I had seven days of more than a 100 fish boated, while smallmouth fishing on the Penobscot River and caught record numbers of land lock salmon on the East Outlet of the Kennebec River.
Rains blow the Chetco out, King Salmon on the move! by
Steve Beyerlin
(2006-11-08 10:37:01)
[Chetco River] As of this fishing report the Chetco River is running high and cleaning it out of leaves and silt. King Salmon will be on the move big time as the river drops. Lots of Kings were stacking off shore before the rain, now they will enter the river.
[Chetco River] As of this fishing report the Chetco River is running high and cleaning it out of leaves and silt. King Salmon will be on the move big time as the river drops. Lots of Kings were stacking off shore before the rain, now they will enter the river.
Lower Yuba River Fishing Fair to Good! by
Grant Fraser
(2006-11-03 13:15:42)
[Yuba River] Salmon are spawning throughtout the lower river. These fish are hungry and ready to eat after relatively few bugs this year.
[Yuba River] Salmon are spawning throughtout the lower river. These fish are hungry and ready to eat after relatively few bugs this year.
Last Minute Kennebee River Fishing by
Kevin Mckay
(2006-10-29 12:52:52)
[Kennebec River] I found out Saturday night I had a window of about four hours to fish. So who could I called at the last minute that can go? Kim, of course , he said "meet you at 3.00am" and he hung up the phone
[Kennebec River] I found out Saturday night I had a window of about four hours to fish. So who could I called at the last minute that can go? Kim, of course , he said "meet you at 3.00am" and he hung up the phone
Skagit Fall Salmon by
Wayne Ackerlund
(2006-10-27 17:17:43)
[Skagit River] Seeing alot of Chum salmon in the lower sections as well as a few Coho. The Lower Skagit has been producing a fair number of chum this last week, also finding a few big Coho as well. We also had a nice surprise last week and caught our first hatchery winter run steelhead of the season.
[Skagit River] Seeing alot of Chum salmon in the lower sections as well as a few Coho. The Lower Skagit has been producing a fair number of chum this last week, also finding a few big Coho as well. We also had a nice surprise last week and caught our first hatchery winter run steelhead of the season.
Tillamook Bay Fall King Salmon fishing, need rain! by
Steve Beyerlin
(2006-10-26 10:39:28)
[Tillamook Bay] Tillamook Bay Fall King Salmon fishing report is need rain. Fall Kings are still being caught in the estuary and at the head of tide near the river mouths. The rivers are low and Fall Kings are stacking in these areas. Rain will bring more fresh Kings into the system.
[Tillamook Bay] Tillamook Bay Fall King Salmon fishing report is need rain. Fall Kings are still being caught in the estuary and at the head of tide near the river mouths. The rivers are low and Fall Kings are stacking in these areas. Rain will bring more fresh Kings into the system.
Penobscot River Maine Fly Fishing by
Kevin Mckay
(2006-10-09 13:02:33)
[Penobscot River] As I stood in the shower,I thought of the money I would miss out on if I didn't work on Columbus day,double time and a half. I also thought of time I would miss out on with my boys,if I didn't take this free day off. I took the day off minutes before I was going to leave.
[Penobscot River] As I stood in the shower,I thought of the money I would miss out on if I didn't work on Columbus day,double time and a half. I also thought of time I would miss out on with my boys,if I didn't take this free day off. I took the day off minutes before I was going to leave.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Wisconsin by
Jim Hirt
(2006-10-04 06:46:49)
[Milwaukee] Milwaukee fall fishing has never been better. The west wind has moved the Alewives in from 160 feet to 50 feet and the temperature is 45 degrees at 30 feet down. All presentations are working.
[Milwaukee] Milwaukee fall fishing has never been better. The west wind has moved the Alewives in from 160 feet to 50 feet and the temperature is 45 degrees at 30 feet down. All presentations are working.
Lower American River Fishing by
Gary Byrom
(2006-09-28 13:42:23)
[Sacramento] Water flow good, still a little early for Salmon, Strippers through out system for the patient.
[Sacramento] Water flow good, still a little early for Salmon, Strippers through out system for the patient.
Warm and Rough Water In Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(2006-09-27 13:27:56)
[Saugatuck] Warm water and rough water was the theme for last week. We only got to fish on Saturday and even then we could not get out to the cooler water off shore because of the lake and weather conditions. The water was 67 degrees on top from the shore line to 180 foot of water and it was 65 degrees 150 foot down in 180 foot of water.
[Saugatuck] Warm water and rough water was the theme for last week. We only got to fish on Saturday and even then we could not get out to the cooler water off shore because of the lake and weather conditions. The water was 67 degrees on top from the shore line to 180 foot of water and it was 65 degrees 150 foot down in 180 foot of water.
Sheboygan Chinook Salmon Fishing by
James Schlegel
(2006-09-20 06:47:02)
[Sheboygan] Fished this morning in 130 to 170 feet of water north of the harbor with a group that has been coming to Sheboygan to fish for the past 10 years. Caught 20 fish and lost a bunch more. All chinook salmon and one lake trout.
[Sheboygan] Fished this morning in 130 to 170 feet of water north of the harbor with a group that has been coming to Sheboygan to fish for the past 10 years. Caught 20 fish and lost a bunch more. All chinook salmon and one lake trout.
Lake Champlain Vermont Fishing Season by
Bill Gregorek
(2006-09-19 17:42:22)
[Lake Champlain] We are closing our fishing season. I'd like to thank everyone who fished with us this year and hope to see everyone again next year*
[Lake Champlain] We are closing our fishing season. I'd like to thank everyone who fished with us this year and hope to see everyone again next year*
Water Warms Up In Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(2006-09-18 13:29:36)
[Saugatuck] What a strange fall. The fall run has not yet started since the water temperature is warming up every day. This past week we started fishing in 110 foot of water (40 to 70 feet down) with the temperature 49 degrees 60 foot down, and by Sunday we had to go 130 foot down to get 58 degrees with 68 degrees from the surface down to 125 foot.
[Saugatuck] What a strange fall. The fall run has not yet started since the water temperature is warming up every day. This past week we started fishing in 110 foot of water (40 to 70 feet down) with the temperature 49 degrees 60 foot down, and by Sunday we had to go 130 foot down to get 58 degrees with 68 degrees from the surface down to 125 foot.
Tofino BC Fishing by
Jay Mohl
(2006-09-16 11:22:52)
[Vancouver Island] We thought you might appreciate a quick update on the happenings of Tofino and our water issue - particularly if you (or others you know) are planning a visit to the west coast this fall and may now be uncertain about your travel plans. (We apologize in advance should you receive multi copies of this message - if you do, please let us know so we may update/correct our files with your contact information)
[Vancouver Island] We thought you might appreciate a quick update on the happenings of Tofino and our water issue - particularly if you (or others you know) are planning a visit to the west coast this fall and may now be uncertain about your travel plans. (We apologize in advance should you receive multi copies of this message - if you do, please let us know so we may update/correct our files with your contact information)
Sol Duc River Fishing by
Larry Scott
(2006-09-13 22:16:55)
[Olympic Peninsula] Sol Duc River River is way off the boat ramp at Maxfield. Gin clear and super low now! Best lures sizes are very small.
[Olympic Peninsula] Sol Duc River River is way off the boat ramp at Maxfield. Gin clear and super low now! Best lures sizes are very small.
Four Year Old Chinooks Coming Up The River by
Jim Hirt
(2006-09-13 10:05:55)
[Milwaukee] The four year old Chinooks are coming up the rivers. This year, if it is like most years, the peak of the run is mid September. Good fishing with near shore opportunities for all size boats .
[Milwaukee] The four year old Chinooks are coming up the rivers. This year, if it is like most years, the peak of the run is mid September. Good fishing with near shore opportunities for all size boats .
Salmon Fishing Remains Good Off Pier by
Ron Westrate
(2006-09-11 15:26:14)
[Saugatuck] No change in the fishing!! The water is still warm in front the piers and the salmon are still staged out in 100 foot of water. We fished for a couple of hours in front the piers Sunday and managed to catch a couple of fish and then moved back off shore and caught 11 more salmon.
[Saugatuck] No change in the fishing!! The water is still warm in front the piers and the salmon are still staged out in 100 foot of water. We fished for a couple of hours in front the piers Sunday and managed to catch a couple of fish and then moved back off shore and caught 11 more salmon.
Salmon and Trout Fishing In Milwaukee by
Jim Hirt
(2006-09-07 06:58:54)
[Milwaukee] Fishing report for Lake Michigan Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/7/2006. There are two different patterns for you to fish for salmon and trout out of Milwaukee. The 4 year old mature Chinook are entering the north and main break wall gaps.
[Milwaukee] Fishing report for Lake Michigan Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/7/2006. There are two different patterns for you to fish for salmon and trout out of Milwaukee. The 4 year old mature Chinook are entering the north and main break wall gaps.
Salmon Are Here in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(2006-09-04 10:36:49)
[Saugatuck] The salmon are here. Salmon are being taken from 20 foot of water in front of the piers out to 140 foot of water. All week we have been fishing from 60 to 110 foot of water and have been taking 12 to 23 fish per trip.
[Saugatuck] The salmon are here. Salmon are being taken from 20 foot of water in front of the piers out to 140 foot of water. All week we have been fishing from 60 to 110 foot of water and have been taking 12 to 23 fish per trip.
Salmon Are Feeding In Harbor Area by
James Schlegel
(2006-08-26 06:48:24)
[Sheboygan] Some of the fastest fishing action of the season the past few days. Salmon are feeding all day long around the harbor area. Had as many as 20 to 30 fish on each trip the past few days.
[Sheboygan] Some of the fastest fishing action of the season the past few days. Salmon are feeding all day long around the harbor area. Had as many as 20 to 30 fish on each trip the past few days.
Fishing Charters Milwaukee Report by
Jim Hirt
(2006-08-21 16:42:56)
[Milwaukee] Salmon Fishing Milwaukee. The big Kings are hot!!
[Milwaukee] Salmon Fishing Milwaukee. The big Kings are hot!!
Salmon Biting In Saugtuck Lake Michigan by
Ron Westrate
(2006-08-21 16:02:07)
[Saugatuck] The salmon are "putting on the feedbag" and beginning to stage off shore for the fall run. This past week we fish where caught from 50 to 180 foot of water.
[Saugatuck] The salmon are "putting on the feedbag" and beginning to stage off shore for the fall run. This past week we fish where caught from 50 to 180 foot of water.
Rogue River Summer Chinook Fishing by
Steve Beyerlin
(2006-08-17 15:13:33)
[Rogue River] The Rogue River estuary fishing is in full swing with lots of boats and good action. Kings are running large with lots of bright fresh Kings over 30#.
[Rogue River] The Rogue River estuary fishing is in full swing with lots of boats and good action. Kings are running large with lots of bright fresh Kings over 30#.
Klamath River Bite is Excellent by
Ken Cunningham
(2006-08-16 12:27:42)
[Klamath River] The estuary fishing continues to be good to excellent except the last few days, where it seems that this low weather front has caused them to go off the bite.
[Klamath River] The estuary fishing continues to be good to excellent except the last few days, where it seems that this low weather front has caused them to go off the bite.
Chinook Salmon Fishing Lake Michigan by
Ron Westrate
(2006-08-14 16:03:28)
[Saugatuck] This past week was a week of changes with wind, currents and water temperature. We started out fishing in 120 foot of water, then moved into 50 foot of water when the water temperature dropped 15 degrees, moved out to 160 foot and then by the end of the week we where back in 100 foot.
[Saugatuck] This past week was a week of changes with wind, currents and water temperature. We started out fishing in 120 foot of water, then moved into 50 foot of water when the water temperature dropped 15 degrees, moved out to 160 foot and then by the end of the week we where back in 100 foot.
Charter Salmon Fishing Milwaukee by
Jim Hirt
(2006-08-09 17:02:34)
[Milwaukee] The Chinooks are between 12 and 20 pounds. Coho are running up to 8 pounds. We have had good numbers on Rainbows 8-14 pounds look for them in the top 40 feet as they like the warm water in depths over 100 feet.
[Milwaukee] The Chinooks are between 12 and 20 pounds. Coho are running up to 8 pounds. We have had good numbers on Rainbows 8-14 pounds look for them in the top 40 feet as they like the warm water in depths over 100 feet.
Salmon and Lake Trout Biting by
Ron Westrate
(2006-08-07 16:04:26)
[Saugatuck] The salmon fishing is very good right now in 90 foot to 130 foot of water with catches consisting of 8 to 20 fish per trip. The salmon weigh from 10 to 17 pounds with a few that are in the 20+ pound range.
[Saugatuck] The salmon fishing is very good right now in 90 foot to 130 foot of water with catches consisting of 8 to 20 fish per trip. The salmon weigh from 10 to 17 pounds with a few that are in the 20+ pound range.
Salmon Fishing South and North Harbor by
Ken Deaton
(2006-08-02 13:00:06)
[Habor Beach] Salmon fishing is fair to good straight out South and North of the harbor in 65 to 95 feet of water. Be there at first light or late evening for the best bite.
[Habor Beach] Salmon fishing is fair to good straight out South and North of the harbor in 65 to 95 feet of water. Be there at first light or late evening for the best bite.
Some Steelhead and Lake Trout Caught by
Ron Westrate
(2006-07-31 16:07:20)
[Saugatuck] Fishing this past week was in 80 foot to 140 foot of water from the Dunes State Park to the 3rd telephone tower.
[Saugatuck] Fishing this past week was in 80 foot to 140 foot of water from the Dunes State Park to the 3rd telephone tower.
Salmon Reports and Klamath River Flows by
David Castellanos
(2006-07-20 13:24:34)
[Klamath River] The steelhead are more active in the river early in the morning and late in the evening with the big steelhead this week was a 8 pounder and it was fin clipped.
[Klamath River] The steelhead are more active in the river early in the morning and late in the evening with the big steelhead this week was a 8 pounder and it was fin clipped.
Spring Salmon Run In Klamath River by
David Castellanos
(2006-07-09 13:26:30)
[Klamath River] There is a run of Spring Salmon moving throw with some Steelhead in the river.
[Klamath River] There is a run of Spring Salmon moving throw with some Steelhead in the river.
The Summer King Salmon Fishing has started by
Bob Mackie
(2006-07-07 13:34:24)
[Lake Michigan] It has been hard for me to adjust to the Lake Michigan fishing after spending most of the month of June catching Lake Erie's non-stop, fantastic Walleye. However I have been back now for two weeks and have slowed down to meet the slower pace Lake Michigan fishing, and waiting for the bigger Kings to get here.
[Lake Michigan] It has been hard for me to adjust to the Lake Michigan fishing after spending most of the month of June catching Lake Erie's non-stop, fantastic Walleye. However I have been back now for two weeks and have slowed down to meet the slower pace Lake Michigan fishing, and waiting for the bigger Kings to get here.
Lake Superior Packing Warm Water by
Joel Kilichowski
(2006-06-24 20:24:27)
[Lake Superior] Lake Superior is definitely packing in some warmer water on the from the Duluth piers out. You will find some surface temps near the Duluth entry in the low/mid 60's and driving out you can still find most surface temps to be in the mid 50's for quit some distance.
[Lake Superior] Lake Superior is definitely packing in some warmer water on the from the Duluth piers out. You will find some surface temps near the Duluth entry in the low/mid 60's and driving out you can still find most surface temps to be in the mid 50's for quit some distance.
Spring Salmon Reports by
David Castellanos
(2006-05-02 13:28:53)
[Klamath River] There were a good number of salmon landed yesterday in the lower river but there are a lot of fishermen fishing.
[Klamath River] There were a good number of salmon landed yesterday in the lower river but there are a lot of fishermen fishing.