NORTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA FISHING REPORT
The extremely warm weather helped improve fishing conditions especially on the inland lakes. More anglers were out however catch rates were best in the early morning or evening when the heavy boat traffic slowed. Bluegills are on or just moving off the beds. The crappie action slowed as hot weather pushed the fish to deeper water. Bass were caught along the shoreline and around structure. Pike and carp could be seen in the shallows.
No word on stream trout fishing but the hot weather should have brought some nice fly hatches and if so, anglers should do well.
Charlevoix: Some boats were getting limit catches of lake trout while others were not doing as well. Most of the fish were caught toward North Point and were hitting on spoons or spin-glo's with flashers halfway down in 50 to 60 feet. A few lake herring started to show up in the channel so anglers were jigging or casting anything flashy. Smallmouth bass, suckers and a few perch were also caught in the channel. There is a large midge hatch going on near the waterfront.
- For a more accurate report on Lake Charlevoix I suggest reaching out to the people at Tom's Bait & Tackle. Phone: (231-536-3521)
Traverse City: In the East Bay, lake herring were caught in 50 to 60 feet off Elk Rapids. Lake trout were caught from the marina when jigging or trolling. Lake herring were caught at various depths around Deepwater Point and north to the M-37 launch which was hit-or-miss. Lake trout fishing was good south of the launch off the point in 100 feet. Those trolling north of the launch also caught fish. Bass were caught south of Elk Rapids towards Yuba Creek and in the shallows at the south end from Acme to the State Park. Good bass fishing in the Elk River near the dam and the mouth. Leeches, crawlers and tube jigs worked best. A couple lake trout were caught in the early morning. Walleye and rock bass were also in the mix. In the West Bay, some perch were found in 30 to 40 feet in Bowers Harbor and north of Clinch Park or in deep water off Sutton's Bay. Good lake trout fishing south of Power Island towards the buoy, south of the M-22 launch and at the south end of Bryant Park. Bass were caught in Bowers Harbor.
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Arcadia: Had few anglers out on Lake Michigan. Those that did go out caught a couple lake trout in front of the golf course.
Arcadia Lake: Anglers are doing very well on pike and bass. Good numbers of bass were caught between the pier heads going out to Lake Michigan. Anglers also caught a few perch and bluegill but the numbers were low.
Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell: Inland lake fishing was very good. The bass and bluegills are both spawning now as the hot weather really got things going.
Manistee: Surface temperature readings were about 52 degrees. Pier fishing is slow. The Chinook salmon are finally here and some good size fish have been caught to the south in 120 to 200 feet with spoons. Coho, lake trout, brown trout and steelhead were also caught.
Nearby Bait & Tackle Shops:
Don's Sporting Goods: (231) 723-5028
Tangled Tackle Co.: (231) 887-4242
Pappy's Bait & Tackle: (231) 848-4142
Andy's Tackle Box: (231) 477-5737
Ludington: Surface temperature readings were 50 degrees. Warm temperatures have brought the Chinook salmon in. Anglers were taking limit catches of big healthy fish to the south in 120 to 200 feet or when heading north to Big Sable Point. A small number of lake trout and steelhead were also taken. Most are trolling spoons. Pier fishing was slow.
Nearby Bait & Tackle Shops:
Don's Sporting Goods: (231) 723-5028
Tangled Tackle Co.: (231) 887-4242
Pappy's Bait & Tackle: (231) 848-4142
Andy's Tackle Box: (231) 477-5737
Pentwater: Salmon fishing from the dunes down to Little Sable Point was excellent. Boats trolling 30 to 70 feet down in 110 to 180 feet caught Chinook, coho and steelhead on spoons, flies and meat rigs. Spoon colors were orange, pink or the blue dolphin and fly colors were blue, green or white.
Pentwater Lake: Panfish anglers caught bluegills and pumpkinseed when floating red worms in 3 to 8 feet. Bass anglers caught both large and smallmouth on jigs tipped with soft plastics or body baits in 3 to 10 feet.
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