Curly's Photo and Fishing Blog
Sunday, September 09, 2007
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
The weekend was perfect for fishing, cool mornings and warm Sunny afternoons with light breezes.
Fishing on lakes Cadillac and Mitchell have been steady - not overwhelming.
The east end of Cadillac seems to be the place for panfish. Those working the outside weed beds from the High School to the boat launch have caught mixed catches of gills, perch, crappie and rock bass. Crappie purest are slip bobber fishing from the City Dock to the Condo??s. Slip bobbers are a must for these suspenders. Lately they??re running up to 11 inches.
Lake Mitchell has been producing good numbers of bass and pike. Mitchell??s been quiet and few are fishing it because of its shallow reputation. There are deep holes on Mitchell and the fish are concentrated! Learn the lake before you go full throttle. There??s been little pressure since the draught began.
The PNA Fishing Club had a good weekend fishing both lakes. Top fish were:
Large Mouth Bass - 19?
Small Mouth Bass - 19?
Northern Pike - 33?
Crappie - 11?
Bluegill - 8 ½ ??
Perch - 9?
Salmon - The Manistee River, at Tippy Dam salmon have been fair to slow since the first wave of fish hit the dam. This will improve with as the river cools down and we get more rain.
Pier fishing at Manistee and Frankfort is good if the wind is right. A west or northwest wind brings them in.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Green Heron Close Up
Friday, September 07, 2007
Hummingbird Resting
Thursday, September 06, 2007
FIshing Report for Northern Michigan 9/6/07
The big news is Salmon Fever is now in the rivers and piers has started which slows pressure on inland lakes. Now after Labor day jetskis should be on the way down. I say that and it will be ninety degrees like Wednesday. The salmon are having a had time getting up some sreams as the water is so low.
The number of people fishing has trailed off this week, which is common following the Labor Day holiday. For anglers that are heading out, fishing activity is pretty good on many lakes and rivers.
Houghton Lake - Fishing remains steady for a variety of fish. Avoid getting hung up on the weeds in 8 to 10 feet of water and fish will be caught. Pike are getting back on the bite.
Little Bay de Noc - Walleye fishing has been spotty throughout the Bay. The better fishing was reported near the Black Bottom when trolling crawlers in 10 to 25 feet of water. Good smallmouth bass fishing in 15 to 20 feet of water off Hunters Point. Northern pike were caught when trolling crankbaits in 10 to 20 feet of water off the mouth of the Escanaba River. Fair perch fishing was reported around Butler Island and off Gladstone when jigging worms in 14 to 25 feet of water. Good numbers of salmon have been marked out by the Ford River Can, but catch rates were slow.
Big Bay de Noc - Good numbers of walleye were marked off Garden Bluff, but the bite was slow. Walleye were caught just south of St. Vitals Island when drifting crawlers in 14 to 19 feet of water. Several nice smallmouth bass were caught off Ansel’s Point when casting crankbaits and spinners in 10 to 20 feet of water. A few perch were caught near Garden Bay. Boat anglers trolling spoons 30 to 50 feet down in waters 80 to 130 feet deep have caught some salmon off Fairport.
Traverse City - Those fishing the East Bay have caught chinook in the early morning off Deepwater Pont and the Bluffs. Spoons and Hootchie Mama’s and flies have worked best. Near Elk Rapids, chinook were caught south of the harbor near the Humps when trolling plugs and spin doctors. Lake trout fishing has been very good from the launch at Center Road to the Bluffs, off Dock Road and Yuba Creek. Whitefish action was slow with only a few fish taken when jigging spoons in 80 to 100 feet of water in the south end of the Bay. In the West Bay, chinook salmon were caught between Lookout Point and Elmwood and up to the White Wall. Early morning is producing some kings off the mouth of the Boardman River when trolling spoons and plugs. Lake trout fishing has been good near the Gravel Pit. Limit catches of lake trout and near limits of chinook have been caught in Bowers Harbor, where the boat launch is very shallow so bigger boats will not be able to launch at this location.
Muskegon - A few salmon were caught in the channel and off the piers. Rain in the forecast will most likely push more fish into the river system.
Whitehall - Salmon are being caught off the piers. Most are using Cleo’s. Boat anglers are catching mature fish close to shore. Younger salmon along with steelhead have been caught in 160 to 200 feet of water.
White River - Is just starting to get some salmon action.
Lake Leelanau - Reported good walleye fishing.
Lake Margrethe reports a fair walleye bite with most being caught in the middle of the day drifting with crawlers.
Long Lake - Has good walleye fishing but the fish are biting from 10am to 2pm. Anglers are jigging leeches at different depths or using a single hook with a leech or minnow under a slip bobber. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good.
Portage Lake - Some big panfish are still being caught when drifting wax worms or red worms in 15 to 30 feet of water. A few nice walleye and pike were caught in the early afternoon when bottom bouncing.
Wixom Lake the gills and crappie have moved to deep water and the bite is picking up..
Fletchers Pond - Is producing some nice northern pike and bass. Anglers can take limits of panfish on a daily basis.
Anglers by Alpena are reeling in a few bass and perch on both Grand and Long lakes. The best fishing is found near the weed beds in the lakes. The salmon and lake trout fishing is fair on Thunder Bay and Lake Huron out from Presque Isle. The fish are found in the bottom half of water that is up to 100 feet deep.
Portage Lake - The panfish bite is starting to pick up. Decent numbers of large rock bass, sunfish and bluegills have been caught on crawlers, wax worms, or red worms either alone or on a jig. Largemouth were caught around the piers and docks.
Saginaw Bay - Fishing has been slow from all ports. A few walleye were taken west of the Spark Plug near Buoys 11 & 12 and in 7 to 8 feet of water in the Slot off the islands. Some nice perch were taken near the Spark Plug and around Buoy 15. The Hot Pond is still producing some channel cats.
In the Kalkaska area, the bass fishing is good on Elk, Skegemog and Torch lakes. Anglers are catching a few bluegill on many of the other local lakes, in water up to 25 feet deep.
Tittabawassee River - Is providing some good bass and catfish action.
Big Lake - In Otsego County, is producing some nice walleye that average 18 to 23 inches. Perch minnows work best.
Dixon Lake - In Otsego County, is also producing some walleye when fishing with crawler harnesses at dusk.
Cedarville and Hessel - Salmon pressure is low with only a few anglers targeting them. The best locations to fish are the west side of Goose Island, off Point Brule, the east end of Yacht Entrance, the south end of Boot Island and east of Gravely Island when fishing 35 feet down in 50 to 70 feet of water. Perch are hitting in the Middle Entrance and Government Bay. Use minnows or worms and fish deep. Northern pike fishing has been excellent in the bays.
FISHING REPORT
Upper Peninsula:
The bass fishing is fair on lakes Fanny Hooe and Medora near Copper Harbor.
Out on Lake Gogebic, the bass and perch fishing is good. Anglers are reeling in a few small walleye.
Around Escanaba, the walleye fishing ranges from fair to good on Little Bay de Noc. The bluegill action is fair in the Escanaba Harbor. Anglers on Big Bay de Noc near Fairport are catching a few salmon.
By Manistique, the perch fishing is good on Indian Lake, the salmon fishing is fair on Lake Michigan.
In the Sault Ste. Marie area, the walleye fishing is good on the St. Marys River. Anglers on the river behind the ??powerhouse? are catching a few salmon.
On Munuscong and Raber bays the walleye fishing is good. Anglers are using crawler harnesses with bottom bouncers.
Anglers are finding some pretty good perch fishing on the bays near Cedarville. Anglers on Maxton and Scott bays near Drummond Island are reeling in a few perch. The pike fishing is fair on Maxton and Whitney bays. A few walleye are being reeled in by anglers on Maxton, Scott and Whitney bays.
At St. Ignace, the walleye fishing ranges from fair to good on Brevort Lake. The salmon fishing is spotty through the Straits of Mackinac.
Northwest:
By Harbor Springs on Little Traverse Bay the salmon fishing is good. The best times to be fishing are during the early morning or evening hours. Burt Lake is producing some very good bass fishing. The perch action is also good on the lake.
In the Boyne City area, the bass and walleye fishing is very good on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Leeches are working well as bait for the bass, the walleye are hitting on crawler harnesses and body baits. Anglers on the lake are reeling in a few perch, using minnows as bait.
Around Frankfort, the salmon fishing is good on Lake Michigan and along the Betsie River. In the big lake, the silver fish are found 50 to 70 feet below the surface. Mornings and evenings are the best times to have a line in the water.
Anglers are finding some very good salmon fishing on Lake Michigan near Manistee. The salmon in the Big Manistee River are still line shy.
The smallmouth bass and walleye fishing is improving on Lake Bellaire north of Kalkaska. Fly-fishermen by Gaylord are finding fair to good trout fishing on rivers like the Au Sable, Manistee, Pigeon and Sturgeon.
At Cadillac, the bass and pike action is good on both lakes Cadillac and Mitchell. Anglers on Lake Cadillac are reeling in good numbers of bluegill and crappie.
West:
In the Ludington area, the salmon fishing is good on Lake Michigan. Mornings are the best time to have a line in the water. Anglers are using dipsey divers off downriggers or J-plugs tipped with a fly. Anglers on Hamlin Lake are catching a few bass and bluegill. The salmon action is slow on the Pere Marquette River.
Out of the Pentwater area, the salmon, lake trout and steelhead fishing is very good on Lake Michigan. The fish are found in the top 50 feet of water that is up to 120 feet deep.
By Muskegon, the salmon and steelhead fishing is good on Lake Michigan and the Muskegon Channel. Anglers on Muskegon Lake who are willing to put in a little time are catching fair numbers of bass, pike and walleye. The best areas to cast a line in the water are near the weed beds.
Anglers on Chippewa Lake are catching an occasional bluegill or pike. Mornings or evenings are the best times to be out.
At Baldwin, the bluegill fishing is good on most of the local inland lakes. Crickets are working well as bait.
Southwest:
Out of the Holland area, the salmon fishing is very good on Lake Michigan. The perch action is good on the lake, with minnows being the preferred bait. Lake Macatawa is producing good bluegill and walleye action.
In the Benton Harbor area, the salmon fishing is very good on Lake Michigan in water 80 to 100 feet deep. Anglers on the lake are catching good numbers of perch in water 30 to 35 feet deep.
Around New Buffalo, the perch and salmon fishing ranges from fair to good on Lake Michigan. The perch are hitting on minnows, and early mornings are the best time to drop a line in the water. Anglers along the Galien River are reeling in a few catfish.
By Kalamazoo, Austin and Gun lakes are producing fair to good largemouth bass fishing. Anglers on North Lake are reeling in good numbers of bluegill, using waxworms or red worms as bait. The catfish fishing is pretty good on the St. Joseph River.
At Three Rivers, the bluegill, crappie and perch fishing is good on the local lakes. The catfish fishing is good along the St. Joseph River.
Northeast:
Around Alpena, the salmon and lake trout fishing is slowing down on Lake Huron.
By Grayling, the walleye fishing is fair on Lake Margrethe. Anglers are using both crawlers and minnows as bait. Anglers on Manistee Lake are reeling in a few bluegill.
In the Oscoda area, the perch fishing is very good on Van Etten Lake. Anglers on Foote Dam Pond are catching fair numbers of bluegill, smallmouth bass and walleye. On Lake Huron, the salmon fishing is fair, out from the mouth of the Au Sable River.
Higgins Lake is producing some good lake trout and perch fishing. The perch are hitting on minnows in water about 30 feet deep.
Anglers on Houghton Lake are catching a few bass, panfish, pike and walleye. Mornings and evenings are the best times to be out.
At Au Gres, the perch fishing is fair on Saginaw Bay in water about 40 feet deep. Shiner minnows are working well as bait.
East:
On Saginaw Bay near Linwood, the perch fishing is good. Minnows are working well as bait, and the early morning hours are the best time to be out.
In the Bay City area, the perch fishing is fair on Saginaw Bay. The walleye fishing is slow.
Anglers on the Tittabawassee River by Saginaw are catching a few smallmouth bass, using crawlers as bait. The catfish fishing is fair on the Saginaw River. Anglers are reeling in a few rock bass and smallmouth bass on the Cass River.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Thanks for a Great Holiday
We had a record holiday for Labor Day Weekend. Many businesses had there best weekend of the summer. It was great to see and go out with a bang. Northern Michigan thanks all the people who came north to enjoy a super weekend of weather and fishing.
Most lakes are reporting the fish are starting to bite again with walleye being caught out of Lake Margrethe again with constancy. Leland reports lots of fish out at the i North Manitou Island with limit catches and most cannot get down more than two downriggers.
Monday, September 03, 2007
New Worm Picker
I found a new worm picker, but he eats 50% of what he picks. I must turn him into a vegetarian so I get full production from his crawler hunting.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Old Mission Lighthouse
Went out to Old Mission Point to shoot a sunset on a gorgeous weekend.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Snipe Hunt
I have taken people on snipe hunts in my younger days. But never thought I would see a snipe but today my first photo opt of one
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Fishing Report for Labor Day Weekend 2007
The big news is Salmon Fever has started which slows pressure on inland lakes. With the big Labor Day Weekend fishing inland should be good with cooler nights and rain should get the fish back on the bite. I was at Betsie Bay at Frankfort Sunday and the water is so low the salmon are beaching themselves trying to get up the river. Leland still reports the best salmon fishing in Northern Michigan. Photo above is a nice catch at Leland aboard the Whitecap with Capt. Jack Duffy
Houghton Lake - Fishing remains steady for a variety of fish. Avoid getting hung up on the weeds in 8 to 10 feet of water and fish will be caught.
Little Bay de Noc - The better walleye fishing was off Gladstone when jigging or drifting in 10 to 25 feet of water and between the Second and Third Reefs off Kipling when trolling or drifting crawlers in the evening. Good smallmouth action when casting or jigging crankbaits and tube baits in 10 to 18 feet of water at Hunters Point and just south of the Day’s River. Perch anglers have been few but several nice fish were harvested in the Kipling area when jigging worms out past the island in 23 feet of water. A few salmon were caught when trolling spoons 40 to 50 feet down in waters 80 to 120 feet deep.
Big Bay de Noc - The better fishing here has been for smallmouth bass. Most are working the weedlines in 10 to 25 feet of water when casting crankbaits or jigging plastics. Ogontz and Garden Bay have been hot. Several nice perch were caught in Fayette Harbor when jigging worms in 14 to 25 feet of water. Fairport is still reporting good catches when trolling spoons and flies 35 to 50 feet down in waters 80 to 130 feet deep..
Traverse City - Those fishing the East Bay have caught chinook in the early morning off Deepwater Pont and the Bluffs. Spoons and Hootchie Mama’s and flies have worked best. Near Elk Rapids, chinook were caught south of the harbor near the Humps when trolling plugs and spin doctors. Lake trout fishing has been very good from the launch at Center Road to the Bluffs, off Dock Road and Yuba Creek. Whitefish action was slow with only a few fish taken when jigging spoons in 80 to 100 feet of water in the south end of the Bay. In the West Bay, chinook salmon were caught between Lookout Point and Elmwood and up to the White Wall. Early morning is producing some kings off the mouth of the Boardman River when trolling spoons and plugs. Lake trout fishing has been good near the Gravel Pit. Limit catches of lake trout and near limits of chinook have been caught in Bowers Harbor, where the boat launch is very shallow so bigger boats will not be able to launch at this location.
Muskegon - Salmon were being caught in 70 to 90 feet of water with plugs taking the most fish in the early morning. No perch reports
Whitehall - Had good salmon fishing as the fish have moved in closer to the pierheads. Boats are trolling close to shore before dawn and then moving out to deeper waters 80 to 120 feet deep as the sun comes up. Pier anglers have taken a few fish when casting spoons.
Lake Leelanau - Reported good walleye fishing.
Lake Margrethe reports a fair walleye bite with most being caught in the middle of the day drifting.
Long Lake - Has good walleye fishing but the fish are biting from 10am to 2pm. Anglers are jigging leeches at different depths or using a single hook with a leech or minnow under a slip bobber. Smallmouth bass fishing has been very good.
Portage Lake - Some big panfish are still being caught when drifting wax worms or red worms in 15 to 30 feet of water. A few nice walleye and pike were caught in the early afternoon when bottom bouncing.
Wixom Lake the gills and crappie have moved to deep water and the bite is picking up..
Fletchers Pond - Is producing some nice northern pike and bass. Anglers can take limits of panfish on a daily basis.
Anglers by Alpena are reeling in a few bass and perch on both Grand and Long lakes. The best fishing is found near the weed beds in the lakes. The salmon and lake trout fishing is fair on Thunder Bay and Lake Huron out from Presque Isle. The fish are found in the bottom half of water that is up to 100 feet deep.
In the Grayling area, the walleye fishing is fair on Lake Margrethe.
Saginaw Bay - Fishing has been slow from all ports. A few walleye were taken west of the Spark Plug near Buoys 11 & 12 and in 7 to 8 feet of water in the Slot off the islands. Some nice perch were taken near the Spark Plug and around Buoy 15. The Hot Pond is still producing some channel cats.
In the Kalkaska area, the bass fishing is good on Elk, Skegemog and Torch lakes. Anglers are catching a few bluegill on many of the other local lakes, in water up to 25 feet deep.
Tittabawassee River - Is providing some good bass and catfish action.
FISHING REPORT
Upper Peninsula:
On Copper Harbor, anglers are catching a few lake trout and splake. On the inland lakes near Copper Harbor, the bass fishing ranges from fair to good on both lakes Fanny Hooe and Medora.
Anglers on Lake Gogebic are catching a few bass and perch. Crawlers and leeches are the preferred baits. The walleye fishing on the lake is slow.
In the Marquette area, the bass and pike fishing is good on the Greenwood Reservoir. Outside of the harbors on Lake Superior, the lake trout fishing is good. The perch and smallmouth bass fishing ranges from fair to good on Teal Lake.
The perch, smallmouth bass and walleye fishing is spotty on Lake Independence.
Around Escanaba, the walleye action on Little Bay de Noc ranges from fair to good. Anglers are dragging crawler harnesses. The bluegill fishing is fair in the Escanaba Harbor. By Fairport anglers are reeling in a few salmon.
By Manistique, the salmon fishing is fair on Lake Michigan. Anglers are catching a few small perch and walleye on Indian Lake.
The walleye fishing is very good on the St. Marys River from Sault Ste. Marie to Raber Bay. Try using a crawler harness with a bottom bouncer. The perch fishing on Munuscong Bay is fair.
Around Drummond Island, the perch fishing is good by Grape and Harbor islands and on Maxton Bay. Anglers on Maxton, Scott and Whitney bays are reeling in a few bass. The salmon fishing is fair on the St. Marys River, by the lighthouse.
At St. Ignace, anglers are catching a few walleye on Brevort Lake. The salmon fishing on the Straits of Mackinac ranges from slow to fair.
Northwest:
Out of the Harbor Springs area, the salmon fishing is fair on Little Traverse Bay. Anglers on Burt Lake are reeling in a few perch. Crooked Lake is producing fair bass fishing near the drop-offs.
In the Boyne City area, the salmon fishing is good on Lake Michigan, in water 50 to 120 feet deep. The perch and walleye fishing is good on both Lake Charlevoix and Walloon Lake.
By Traverse City, the lake trout and salmon fishing is fair on both the east and west arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The walleye fishing is spotty on Long Lake.
The salmon fishing is good off and around the piers at Frankfort and Elberta on Lake Michigan. Some salmon are starting to run up the Betsie River.
Lake Michigan is producing some very good salmon fishing out from Manistee. The salmon are starting to move into the rivers. The walleye fishing is good on Manistee Lake. Anglers are trolling using stick baits.
In Kalkaska, the smallmouth bass fishing is good on Lake Skegemog. The walleye fishing is improving on Lake Bellaire.
Around Gaylord, the fly-fishing is very good on sections of the Au Sable, Black, Manistee, Pigeon and Sturgeon rivers. Ant, beetle and grasshopper patterns are working well in the late morning and afternoon hours. Blue winged olives and caddis are being used at night.
At Cadillac, the bass and pike fishing is good on both lakes Cadillac and Mitchell. The panfish fishing is improving on the lakes.
West:
Lake Michigan near Ludington is producing some very good salmon fishing. The fish are found in the top 50 feet of water that is up to 150 feet deep. Some salmon are starting to show up in the Pere Marquette River. Anglers along the breakwall are reeling in a few perch. The panfish fishing is fair on the upper end of Hamlin Lake.
Around Pentwater, the salmon fishing is very good on Lake Michigan in water 50 to 100 feet deep. Some salmon are starting to run up the Pentwater River.
Out of the Muskegon area, the salmon fishing is fair on Lake Michigan and on the lower end of the Muskegon River. In the big lake, the fish are found 35 to 55 feet below the surface, in water up to 110 feet deep.
At Baldwin, the bluegill fishing is fair on most of the local lakes. Crickets are working well as bait.
Southwest:
By Holland, the salmon fishing is good on Lake Michigan. The fish are hitting on J-plugs and spoons, in water 35 to 60 feet deep. The perch fishing is fair on the lake, in water 35 to 40 feet deep.
Around Benton Harbor, anglers on Lake Michigan are reeling in good numbers of salmon. Try using a J-plug in water up to 70 feet deep. The perch fishing is fair on the lake.
In the New Buffalo area, the perch fishing ranges from fair to good on Lake Michigan. Anglers along the Galien River are catching a few crappie and catfish.
Pine Lake near Kalamazoo is producing some very good crappie fishing. The perch fishing is good on Gull Lake. Anglers on Gull and Duck lakes are reeling in a few bluegill. The pike, rock bass and smallmouth bass fishing is spotty on Gun Lake. Along the Kalamazoo River, the catfish fishing is very good, at night.
At Three Rivers, the bluegill fishing is good on most of the local lakes, including Corey Lake. Both crickets and waxworms are working well as bait. The perch fishing is improving on most of the local lakes.
Northeast:
In the Alpena area, the perch fishing is good on Grand Lake. Minnows are working well as bait.
By Grayling, the bluegill and walleye fishing is fair on Lake Margrethe. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to be out.
Out of the Oscoda area, the smallmouth bass fishing is good on both Cooke Dam and Foote Dam ponds. The catfish and bluegill fishing on the ponds is fair. Van Etten Lake is producing good perch fishing. Anglers on the Au Sable River are reeling in a few smallmouth bass and perch. On Lake Huron, the salmon fishing is fair.
Higgins Lake is producing some very good lake trout fishing. Anglers are trolling with Rapalas or using a jig with a Swedish pimple. The perch fishing on the lake ranges from fair to good.
Anglers on Houghton Lake are catching a few walleye in water up to 10 feet deep. The bluegill and sunfish fishing is fair by the weed beds.
At Au Gres, the perch and walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay is slow. Anglers are catching fair numbers of perch, but they are running small.
East:
Around Linwood on Saginaw Bay, the walleye fishing is fair. The best spots to drop a line in the water are near buoys one and two and by the ??blackhole.? The perch fishing on the bay is improving.
Out of the Bay City area, the perch fishing is picking up, with minnows being the preferred bait.
In the Saginaw area, the small mouth bass fishing is very good on the Tittabawassee River. Anglers along the Saginaw River are reeling in several catfish.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Bird Flips Bird
A killdeer flip me off as I was taking his photo.
Not much to report on fishing as very little pressure this week. Salmon fishing is good at most ports on the Lake Michigan Side
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Dragonfly Meets Green Heron
Shot this when I was shooting the sandpiper, Was just a fast shot and the bird was in the only sunny spot on the pond. I tried not to over expose but still did but I got the shot.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Goose Stepin Piper
This photo was shot Sunday at Betsie Bay as the migration of shore birds start.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Fishing Picking Up
With the cooler weather fishing is picking up inland, with the salmon on the lake Michigan side is really hot this week. I was down at Betsie Bay today and salmon were trying to run up the Betsie but the water is so shallow they were beaching themselves and then the birds would get them. We sure need some rain to get the water levels back up.
See picture of Gary Swiger and his grandson Mitch Underhill with their catch. Gary, a diehard spear fisherman is teaching his grandson how to fish spinner baits. They prefer using copper blades. Friday??s trip was so much fun; Gary took the boys out Sunday. Gary, a retired teacher, is still teaching!
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
The cooler weather has certainly improved fishing. Few excuses of marking fish that have lock jaw. Most species are becoming aggressive again.
Most are working Lake Cadillac. Many are afraid of Mitchell because of the low water conditions. There are large submerged rocks near the mouth of the canal connecting the two lakes. Be careful on Mitchell! The positive side is that few are fishing Mitchell and the power boats and skiers are staying on Cadillac.
The pike are back. Most report catches of 10 to 12 an outing. Nothing huge, 27 to 29 inches seem the average keeper. As usual spinner baits have been the best artificial, for those covering water. Suckers under a bobber work for those who still fish. No hot spot. They seem to be in any weed bed on either lake.
Panfishing has improved, crappie are biting again on the east side of Cadillac. Early and late they??re near the surface. During the day they??ve been suspending about 10 foot down in 12 to 15 foot depths. Better gills and sunfish are reported along the north shore of Cadillac. The area in front of the high school to the Clam River is the best choice. A few perch and rock bass are also mixed in this area.
Bass fishing has been good all season. Small mouths are feeding on crayfish. Fish the drop offs. Large mouths have been easy to pattern. Sunny days cast the shore line docks and pontoons. Cloudy days normally they??re on the flats. Try frogin in the heavy weeds.
Want walleyes. Bring your rabbits foot. Few have been caught lately.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Hard Day At the Ponds
Here is a couple of photos I took today of a sandpiper resting after chasing minnows to eat
Friday, August 24, 2007
Back Online Again
Hi everybody, after a long non support from my hosting company I have changed and will have to start all over again. I have learned a lot and will get things back up with lots of photos and daily fishing report. Thanks Curly