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Fall is Here and Bow Season Opened Today

We have had lots of rain this week with the last two days sunny but cold. Fishing is on the downward slide as hunting has started and many give up there poles for new weapons. Not many out fishing but perch are still biting on Lake Margrethe, Higgins Lake, Traverse Lake and West Grand Traverse Bay. Salmon are running the rivers heavy with the last rains and high winds pushed the fish up the rivers. Walleye fishing has been good on Houghton Lake with leeches working best. Good Luck out in the woods.

Photo above was shot wednesday night as had a great night shooting big whitetails.

Saginaw Bay -The waters are stirred up after several windy days. Some perch and a few walleye were caught straight off the Quanicassee River in 6 to 7 feet of water. At Bay Port, bass anglers caught some nice smallmouth around Heisterman Island. Most were using minnows under a bobber or artificial baits in shallow waters.

Mullett Lake -Bass and pike were caught on artificial baits. Lots of little perch along with a few nice ones were caught just south of Dodge Point.

Burt Lake - Those trolling crawler harnesses have caught walleye in 30 to 45 feet of water on the north arm. Anglers trolling north of Colonial Point were also targeting walleye with crawler harnesses and bottom bouncers. The perch were scattered and had not moved into Maple Bay yet.

Lake Margrethe a decent number of walleye are being taken in about 18 feet of water using leeches or crawlers on a jig head. Perch are biting great also on minnows. Anglers are also catching a few pike as well. Also the gills have started to bite on waxworms and worms.

Higgins Lake -Weather permitting, boats are still heading out for lake trout. Perch fishing should pick up with the cooler weather but the rock bass action will slow down.

Houghton Lake - Fishing was good until the storms and strong winds hit. Anglers were catching a mix of walleye, pike, crappie, bluegills and bass. Even after the weather clears, the water will be murky for a few days.

Lake Charlevoix - Perch and smallmouth anglers are taking fish with crawlers and minnows working best.

Lake Bellaire -Surface temperatures were holding in the mid 60's. Anglers continue to target walleye in waters 8 to 30 feet deep. They are trolling crawler harnesses or jigging crawlers in the south and northwest arm and near the access site. Good bass fishing along the drop-offs in 15 to 25 feet of water. Try artificial worms or tube baits. Pike anglers were trolling stick baits in the northwest arm. Perch were still hitting on crawlers in 3 to 20 feet of water but the fish were small.

Glen Lake - Is again producing some nice catches of perch around the point off the marina and along the beds at the north end of Big Glen. Try minnows or wigglers.

Elk River - Has a fair to good number of salmon in it. Try drifting spawn, wax worms body baits or small spoons.

Boardman River - Salmon are hitting on spawn.

Lake Leelanau - The perch have started to move and limit catches were reported in the bays when using minnows or wigglers.

Long Lake by Traverse City has picked up on both perch and walleye

Lake Missaukee - Is hot for all fish and lots of action this week with panfish really on the bite and waxworms are the ticket.

Portage Lake -Is producing a good mix of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass on the west end of the lake. Panfish are deep and scattered.

Manistee -Before the strong winds, boats were heading out to waters as deep as 400 feet as the fish were scattered. Some steelhead and salmon were caught in 50 to 150 feet of water. Orange and green spoons did the trick. Pier anglers were taking a few fish when casting glow spoons. Green and blue were good colors.

Manistee River - The rain and cooler weather has once again sparked the salmon runs as they move upstream to the gravel beds. Good chinook action at Tippy Dam.

Ludington -When boats can get out, they found steelhead and salmon in 60 to 120 feet of water. Pier and surf fishing were slow but should pick up soon.

Brevort Lake near Allenville and north of St. Ignace is producing walleye and anglers are doing well when they can get out. Wind, rain and chilly temperatures limited angling activity this week but the weekend is looking up.

Manistique anglers are dealing with chilly temperatures and rain this week, but when anglers can get out the fishing is good on Indian Lake for decent counts of walleye. Good fishing off of the Manistique area on Lake Michigan where the salmon and trout are active. Spoons are working in just about every color. Good luck to all anglers fishing in the 24th Annual Manistique Area Salmon and Trout Derby this weekend. Call 1-800-342-4282 or 906-341-5241 for information.

Little Bay De Noc-Had very good walleye fishing. Anglers are trolling stick baits or drifting crawlers in 9 to 20 feet of water from Little Round Island to the "Fingers" and No-See-Um-Creek. Fish early morning or at dusk. Catch rates slowed near the Black Bottom. Perch were caught in the "Narrows" when still-fishing with minnows in 13 to 28 feet of water. Several large pike were caught off the mouth of the Escanaba Yacht Harbor when trolling buck tails just off the break. Shore anglers reported salmon near the mouth of the Ford River.

Big Bay De Noc-Good numbers of walleye were reported around Round Island but few anglers were targeting them. Smallmouth bass were caught near Garden Bluff when casting tube baits in 15 to 25 feet of water. Off Fairport, a few salmon were still caught by those trolling 60 to 120 feet down in waters 125 to 160 feet deep.

Grand Marais -Lake trout are still active in waters up to 150 feet deep. Those trolling near the mouth of the river have caught a few salmon.

Cedarville and Hessel -Splake are back in the bay however no one is fishing for them. Musky Bay and the Middle Entrance are producing some yellow perch. Try minnows in 6 to 12 feet of water. The south side of Connors Point is also producing perch in 8 to 12 feet of water. Look for smallmouth bass around the shoals and the rocks.

Northwest:

Petoskey - A lot of fish are gathering at the mouth of the marina and holding along the bank in 100 feet of water. One angler reported good success when trolling plugs and flies 60 to 80 feet down. Hot colors were green and pearl. Salmon runs have started in the local river and there are still plenty of fish yet to come in.

Charlevoix - Salmon fishing was hit-or-miss over the last week. Boats trolling shallow waters with body baits were taking a few fish. The salmon are running in Medusa Creek but few fish were actually caught. Try spawn, rattle traps or Jr. Thundersticks.

Lake Bellaire - Surface temperatures were holding in the mid 60's. Anglers continue to target walleye in waters 8 to 30 feet deep. They are trolling crawler harnesses or jigging crawlers in the south and northwest arm and near the access site. Good bass fishing along the drop-offs in 15 to 25 feet of water. Try artificial worms or tube baits. Pike anglers were trolling stick baits in the northwest arm. Perch were still hitting on crawlers in 3 to 20 feet of water but the fish were small.

Elk River - Has a fair to good number of salmon in it. Try drifting spawn, wax worms body baits or small spoons.

Boardman River - Salmon are hitting on spawn.

Leland - When boats can get out they were still taking some chinook salmon when trolling from the northwest side of North Manitou Island and heading straight north.

Glen Arbor - Some nice 3 year old salmon were caught on the west side of South Manitou Island in 65 to 80 feet on spoons and flies.

Platte Bay - Fishing was good for coho. Boats were trolling in 40 to 60 feet of water early then heading out to waters up to 90 feet deep after sunrise. They were using green spoons and flasher fly combos. Shore anglers caught some big coho at the mouth of the river when casting glow spoons early or spinners after sunrise. Fish were caught just east of the mouth when using spawn.

Platte River - Has fair to good numbers of coho salmon.

Betsie River - Chinook are moving into the river however the peak of the run is not here yet. Water flows are up and temperatures are dropping.

Manistee - Before the strong winds, boats were heading out to waters as deep as 400 feet as the fish were scattered. Some steelhead and salmon were caught in 50 to 150 feet of water. Orange and green spoons did the trick. Pier anglers were taking a few fish when casting glow spoons. Green and blue were good colors.

Manistee River - The rain and cooler weather has once again sparked the salmon runs as they move upstream to the gravel beds. Good chinook action at Tippy Dam.

Ludington - When boats can get out, they found steelhead and salmon in 60 to 120 feet of water. Pier and surf fishing were slow but should pick up soon.

Pere Marquette River - Salmon should be moving upstream and heading towards the spawning grounds. Higher flows and cooler temperatures should produce better catch rates.

Pen****er River - Had fair to good action off Long Bridge and Monroe Road.

Northeastern Lower Peninsula

Cheboygan - Salmon were caught between the mouth and the second can. Those fishing off the wall caught salmon in the early morning. Try lures that glow.

Mullett Lake - Bass and pike were caught on artificial baits. Lots of little perch along with a few nice ones were caught just south of Dodge Point.

Rogers City - Continues to have good salmon fishing with chinook staging off Swan Bay, Adams Point and Calcite. Anglers are fishing shallow waters less than 30 feet deep with J-Plugs or bombers. A mixed bag of chinook, coho, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout and even a few walleye can still be found out in deeper waters. Good colors have been blue and silver, purple, green or anything that looks like smelt.

Presque Isle - Had very good fishing with some limit catches reported. A mixed bag of chinook, coho, steelhead and lake trout were caught in the top 40 feet of waters up to 70 feet deep. Good colors were blue, purple, orange and yellow.

Rockport - Lake trout are hitting in 60 to 90 feet of water out near Middle Island and the wreck. Good colors were green and black. Salmon have moved into 30 feet of water but the bite was slow. Pier anglers have caught chinook when casting double jointed Cleo's and other body baits. Green and orange were good colors.

Alpena - A few walleye have been caught in the bay near the launch and marina. The fish are close to shore and hitting on green and orange jointed body baits

Thunder Bay River - Has good numbers of chinook in the 30 pound range being caught. The fish were hitting on chartreuse flies, crank baits or rattle traps.

Harrisville - Fishing has picked up with salmon entering the harbor. They are hitting on spawn or spoons. Walleye are also in shallow waters 15 to 25 feet deep and hitting on blue and silver spoons or body baits.

Oscoda - Light numbers of salmon have been caught on spoons near the mouth of the river and out into Lake Huron. Blue and silver or green and yellow were good colors. A few walleye have also been caught.

Au Sable River - Salmon are slowly coming into the river but the water was still in the mid 60 degree range. Due to a required 8 foot drawdown at the Mio Dam for repairs, the river downstream will be higher but should still be fishable.

Higgins Lake - Weather permitting, boats are still heading out for lake trout. Perch fishing should pick up with the cooler weather but the rock bass action will slow down.

Tawas - A few salmon are showing up in the harbor, and some have been caught by pier anglers casting hardware and fishing spawn under a bobber. Perch fishing is slow. A few walleye were caught east of Tawas Point in 25 to 30 feet of water.

Tawas River - A few salmon have been caught.

Au Gres - Had slow fishing except a few walleye caught off the mouth.

Au Gres River - Boats trolling in the lower river continue to catch a few pike. Off the East Branch, those surfcasting have caught salmon and steelhead near the Singing Bridge and in the lower stretch of Whitney Drain.

Upper Peninsula

Copper Harbor - Splake are in the harbor still but are not actively feeding.

Lac La Belle - Walleye are showing up in 20 to 30 feet of water but the fish were not very active. Those lucky enough to catch one were trolling with deep diving lures.

Keweenaw Bay - Boat anglers trolling in 55 to 75 feet of water have caught a few coho and some lake trout at the head of the Bay and between Sand Point and Carla's Restaurant. Those surfcasting at the head of the Bay picked up a few coho when casting Cleo's. Traverse Bay continues to provide good lake trout fishing in 120 to 150 feet of water between Gay Point and Big Louie's Point.

Marquette - Good lake trout fishing continues as the fish move in closer to shore. Lake trout were caught in waters less than 70 feet deep. Chinook and coho have been reported near the Carp and Chocolay Rivers.

Paint Pond - Muskie fishing is picking up.

Hagerman Lake - In West Iron County has good smallmouth bass fishing.

Ottawa Lake - Also has good smallmouth action.

Dead River - Chinook and pink salmon are moving up into the river.

Menominee - Fishing was slow however a good number of salmon were jumping near the mouth of the Menominee River. Catch rates were slow as it was difficult to get them to hit. Off Stoney Point, walleye were caught in 12 to 20 feet of water with the same rigs. Up near the Cedar River, walleye fishing has picked up for those trolling at night. Boats are trolling north and south of the river with crawler harnesses or rapalas in 15 to 20 feet of water.

Menominee River - Shore anglers fishing at night have caught walleye between the mouth and the Hattie Street Dam. Try jigs with crawlers or crawler harnesses. Salmon are starting to move into the river and a few fish were caught on blue and silver spoons or spawn bags.

Cedar River - Lots of rock bass have been caught however only sub-legal smallmouth bass were taken. No salmon to report.

Little Bay De Noc - Had very good walleye fishing. Anglers are trolling stick baits or drifting crawlers in 9 to 20 feet of water from Little Round Island to the "Fingers" and No-See-Um-Creek. Fish early morning or at dusk. Catch rates slowed near the Black Bottom. Perch were caught in the "Narrows" when still-fishing with minnows in 13 to 28 feet of water. Several large pike were caught off the mouth of the Escanaba Yacht Harbor when trolling buck tails just off the break. Shore anglers reported salmon near the mouth of the Ford River.

Big Bay De Noc - Good numbers of walleye were reported around Round Island but few anglers were targeting them. Smallmouth bass were caught near Garden Bluff when casting tube baits in 15 to 25 feet of water. Off Fairport, a few salmon were still caught by those trolling 60 to 120 feet down in waters 125 to 160 feet deep.

Au Train - Catch rates for salmon were slow however lake trout are still hitting around the islands and the flats.

Munising - Salmon fishing remains slow with only a few fish caught by those working the harbor, the bay and near the mouth of the river. Lake trout fishing is still good in waters 80 to 150 feet deep.

Grand Marais - Lake trout are still active in waters up to 150 feet deep. Those trolling near the mouth of the river have caught a few salmon.

Munuscong Bay - Musky were caught near Moon Island when trolling or casting black and chrome crank baits.

De Tour - Those able to get out were still targeting salmon by trolling the shipping channel to the #3 Green Can. Try 60 feet down with silver flashers and yellow flies. De Tour Point is producing a few walleye for those trolling stick baits or crawler harnesses. Upstream, walleye are hitting Swedish Pimples along the west side of Pipe Island. Try pink with pearl beads.

Drummond Island - Perch fishing picked up around Peck Island and the south side of Ashman Island when using minnows in 8 to 14 feet of water.

Cedarville and Hessel - Splake are back in the bay however no one is fishing for them. Musky Bay and the Middle Entrance are producing some yellow perch. Try minnows in 6 to 12 feet of water. The south side of Connors Point is also producing perch in 8 to 12 feet of water. Look for smallmouth bass around the shoals and the rocks.

Carp River - Shore anglers have caught chinook and pink salmon at the mouth when casting spawn or stick baits. Orange along with blue and silver were good colors. Spawning beds have been spotted in the deeper holes up near the rapids.

Nunn's Creek - Salmon are also present however anglers must wade or fish from shore in waters of Lake Huron. Try casting black stone flies.

St. Ignace - Had no boat activity however those shore fishing near the ferry docks were catching a few chinook salmon. Anglers were also fishing off the breakwall near the city launch. Try casting silver and green J-Plugs or small Cleo's.

Southeast Lower Peninsula

Lake Erie - Windy conditions have hampered fishing. A few perch were caught about a mile south of Stony Point in 24 feet of water. Smaller minnows seemed to produce more hits. White bass were caught but walleye fishing was slow.

Huron River - A couple steelhead were caught on jigs with wax worms below the first coffer dam and near the Telegraph Bridge. No big numbers yet as the run is still about a week or two away. Some nice bluegills were caught in Huron Park when fishing the backwaters.

Detroit River - Perch were caught near Rat Island, Fox Island and Powder House Island. With the strong winds, the fish will be scattered for a few days.

Lexington - Perch anglers are still finding fish in 40 to 45 feet of water however the action has been hit-or-miss. Boat anglers heading out to waters 90 to 130 feet deep were still taking a mix of trout and salmon.

Port Sanilac - Boat anglers were catching salmon and trout. A few perch were caught however anglers need to keep moving to find a school of fish.

Harbor Beach - High winds have hampered fishing and it will take a good two days or so after the winds stop before the fish start to bite again. Try 80 to 130 feet of water for salmon and steelhead. Good lures are spoons, spin doctors with flies or squid, J-Plugs or body baits. Lake trout season closes on September 30th.

Port Austin - Salmon were jumping in the harbor but none were caught.

Saginaw Bay - The waters are stirred up after several windy days. Some perch and a few walleye were caught straight off the Quanicassee River in 6 to 7 feet of water. At Bay Port, bass anglers caught some nice smallmouth around Heisterman Island. Most were using minnows under a bobber or artificial baits in shallow waters.

Southwest Lower Peninsula

St. Joe - Pier fishing should be good as soon as the winds die down.

St. Joe River - Good numbers of fish are moving up into the river now that the area got some rain. Anglers are catching mostly chinook and coho along with a few brown trout or steelhead.

Kalamazoo River - Also has good numbers of chinook, coho, brown trout and even some steelhead. Water levels should be up slightly after the rain so try up near the Allegan Dam.

Grand River at Grand Rapids - Should be producing good numbers of coho up near the Sixth Street Dam. Try spawn, wax worms or small Cleo's. Look for the pike and smallmouth bass action to pick up as the fish start their fall feeding frenzy.

Grand River at Lansing - Coho salmon have been caught at the point where the Grand meets the Red Cedar as well as the Webber Dam and the Lyons Dam. A few fish were also taken over at Moore's Park. Lots of walleye have been caught at Portland, Grand Ledge and near the North Lansing Dam. Catfish can be found at Moore's Park and the North Lansing Dam.

Looking Glass River - Pike fishing should be good for the next few weeks. Look for bluegills and crappie in the backwaters.

Muskegon River - Salmon are being caught from the lower river all the way up to Croton Dam.

Whitehall - Pier fishing should pick up this week as more fish move into the river. Boats heading out to 150 feet of water were still picking up salmon and steelhead when trolling 3 colors of lead with red and orange spoons.

White River - Salmon are in the river and being caught from Pine Point to the dam in Hesperia.

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