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Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report
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Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report

🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc.⸻🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEFBait Man here — yesterday was a calm and chilly fall day across Northern Michigan, with light winds and temps in the mid-40s. Quite a few anglers got out after a few days of wind and rain. Most are targeting perch and walleye now, with the salmon runs winding down fast. The Betsie, Boardman, and Elk Rivers all have a few dark kings left, but the big story this week is steelhead starting to show up behind the salmon.Roy’s General Store in Traverse City reports steady perch fishing on Big Glen and South Lake Leelanau, while East Bay remains solid for Cisco and smallmouth bass near Deepwater Point. A few anglers are still working West Bay for perch near Northport and Suttons Bay, though the bite remains light.Walleye action is best inland — good reports continue from Burt, Mullett, Long, and Otsego Lakes, along with a few fish showing at Lower Herring and Manistee Lake (Kalkaska). As water temps fall, minnows and crawler harnesses are top choices.The inland bite is classic late October — cold mornings, steady barometer, and fish feeding heavily before the next cold front.⸻🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN • Today: Partly cloudy and 44°F. Winds WNW 8–12 mph. • Tonight: Clear and cool, low 35°F. • Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, 46°F with light southwest winds. • Barometer: 30.06 inHg, steady. • Moon Phase: Waning crescent (best bite 10:20 AM – 12:00 PM; 4:45 – 5:45 PM).⸻🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONS • Betsie River: Lightly stained, 190 cfs; kings nearly done, steelhead trickling in. • Boardman River: Clear, dropping; some chrome in deeper runs. • Elk River (Elk Rapids): Steelhead and a few brown trout below the dam. • Manistee River (Tippy): 1,580 cfs, 8.7 ft; low numbers of kings, fair steelhead action. • Pere Marquette River: 500 cfs, clearing; scattered steelhead, best on beads and spawn bags. • White River (Hesperia): Leafy, but a few fish below the dam on skein and bright beads. • Platte River: Coho nearly done, but fresh steelhead appearing after the rain.Expect improving steelhead conditions by the weekend as water clears.⸻🐟 PERCH REPORT • Big Glen Lake: Fair bite in 35–40 ft; minnows best. • Lake Leelanau: South end producing steady fish near the river mouth. • Crystal Lake: Better action in 25–30 ft, minnows and wigglers. • Portage Lake: Consistent bite 18–22 ft; minnows and wigglers. • White Lake: Perch steady along west weeds. • P.M. Lake (Ludington): Slow but improving. • Manistee Lake: Light bite; try early mornings. • Muskegon Lake: 40 ft schools on sonar; minnows and wigglers. • Torch Lake: Steady fish in 40–50 ft; minnows best. • Lake Charlevoix: Good size perch around Ironton; minnows and wigglers. • Burt & Mullett Lakes: Active bite near Aloha and Maple Bay. • Grand Lake (Alpena): Perch around weed edges. • Drummond Island: Steady perch and walleye on minnows, worms, and wigglers.⸻⚡ WALLEYE REPORT • Burt Lake: Evening bite near drop-offs; jig and minnow. • Mullett Lake: Good near Aloha. • Long Lake (Traverse City): Productive on crawler harnesses. • Otsego Lake: Walleye active along weed edges. • Lake Margrethe: Slow troll with live bait. • Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Fish evening breaks. • Lower Herring: Walleye moving shallow late.⸻🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS REPORT • Torch Lake: Still producing on live suckers. • East Bay: Consistent 3–5 lb fish on drop-shots. • Elk Lake: Deep edge bite near 25 ft. • Walloon Lake: Strong on live bait. • Green & Duck Lakes (Interlochen): Steady on jerkbaits and tubes.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERSSt. Mary’s, Manistique, and Two Hearted Rivers all report fresh steelhead entering. The Tahquamenon has a few coho below the falls, and the Escanaba River remains steady for coho near the mouth.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKESIndian Lake, South Manistique, Gogebic, Baraga, and Milakokia producing perch and walleye. Drummond Island bays remain the standout — steady walleye and perch as they finish the fall feed.⸻🌅 SAGINAW BAY & RIVER • Saginaw Bay: Perch fair from Linwood to Fish Point, 14–18 ft. Minnows best. • Saginaw River: Early walleye starting near bridges; vertical jigging producing.⸻🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKESArnold, Cranberry, Bud, Sutherland, Thirteen, Pratt, and Ross Lakes all producing bluegill and perch. Secord and Sugar Springs fair for panfish; Ross Lake giving up a few crappie.⸻🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIPFor fall perch and walleye, minnows and wigglers are the go-to, but don’t forget to pack some raw shrimp — they can make a big difference when fish get finicky.⸻Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out. ... See MoreSee Less

🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc. ⸻ 🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEF Bait Man here — yesterday was a calm and chilly fall day across Northern Michigan, with light winds and temps in the mid-40s. Quite a few anglers got out after a few days of wind and rain. Most are targeting perch and walleye now, with the salmon runs winding down fast. The Betsie, Boardman, and Elk Rivers all have a few dark kings left, but the big story this week is steelhead starting to show up behind the salmon. Roy’s General Store in Traverse City reports steady perch fishing on Big Glen and South Lake Leelanau, while East Bay remains solid for Cisco and smallmouth bass near Deepwater Point. A few anglers are still working West Bay for perch near Northport and Suttons Bay, though the bite remains light. Walleye action is best inland — good reports continue from Burt, Mullett, Long, and Otsego Lakes, along with a few fish showing at Lower Herring and Manistee Lake (Kalkaska). As water temps fall, minnows and crawler harnesses are top choices. The inland bite is classic late October — cold mornings, steady barometer, and fish feeding heavily before the next cold front. ⸻ 🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN • Today: Partly cloudy and 44°F. Winds WNW 8–12 mph. • Tonight: Clear and cool, low 35°F. • Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, 46°F with light southwest winds. • Barometer: 30.06 inHg, steady. • Moon Phase: Waning crescent (best bite 10:20 AM – 12:00 PM; 4:45 – 5:45 PM). ⸻ 🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONS • Betsie River: Lightly stained, 190 cfs; kings nearly done, steelhead trickling in. • Boardman River: Clear, dropping; some chrome in deeper runs. • Elk River (Elk Rapids): Steelhead and a few brown trout below the dam. • Manistee River (Tippy): 1,580 cfs, 8.7 ft; low numbers of kings, fair steelhead action. • Pere Marquette River: 500 cfs, clearing; scattered steelhead, best on beads and spawn bags. • White River (Hesperia): Leafy, but a few fish below the dam on skein and bright beads. • Platte River: Coho nearly done, but fresh steelhead appearing after the rain. Expect improving steelhead conditions by the weekend as water clears. ⸻ 🐟 PERCH REPORT • Big Glen Lake: Fair bite in 35–40 ft; minnows best. • Lake Leelanau: South end producing steady fish near the river mouth. • Crystal Lake: Better action in 25–30 ft, minnows and wigglers. • Portage Lake: Consistent bite 18–22 ft; minnows and wigglers. • White Lake: Perch steady along west weeds. • P.M. Lake (Ludington): Slow but improving. • Manistee Lake: Light bite; try early mornings. • Muskegon Lake: 40 ft schools on sonar; minnows and wigglers. • Torch Lake: Steady fish in 40–50 ft; minnows best. • Lake Charlevoix: Good size perch around Ironton; minnows and wigglers. • Burt & Mullett Lakes: Active bite near Aloha and Maple Bay. • Grand Lake (Alpena): Perch around weed edges. • Drummond Island: Steady perch and walleye on minnows, worms, and wigglers. ⸻ ⚡ WALLEYE REPORT • Burt Lake: Evening bite near drop-offs; jig and minnow. • Mullett Lake: Good near Aloha. • Long Lake (Traverse City): Productive on crawler harnesses. • Otsego Lake: Walleye active along weed edges. • Lake Margrethe: Slow troll with live bait. • Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Fish evening breaks. • Lower Herring: Walleye moving shallow late. ⸻ 🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS REPORT • Torch Lake: Still producing on live suckers. • East Bay: Consistent 3–5 lb fish on drop-shots. • Elk Lake: Deep edge bite near 25 ft. • Walloon Lake: Strong on live bait. • Green & Duck Lakes (Interlochen): Steady on jerkbaits and tubes. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERS St. Mary’s, Manistique, and Two Hearted Rivers all report fresh steelhead entering. The Tahquamenon has a few coho below the falls, and the Escanaba River remains steady for coho near the mouth. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKES Indian Lake, South Manistique, Gogebic, Baraga, and Milakokia producing perch and walleye. Drummond Island bays remain the standout — steady walleye and perch as they finish the fall feed. ⸻ 🌅 SAGINAW BAY & RIVER • Saginaw Bay: Perch fair from Linwood to Fish Point, 14–18 ft. Minnows best. • Saginaw River: Early walleye starting near bridges; vertical jigging producing. ⸻ 🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKES Arnold, Cranberry, Bud, Sutherland, Thirteen, Pratt, and Ross Lakes all producing bluegill and perch. Secord and Sugar Springs fair for panfish; Ross Lake giving up a few crappie. ⸻ 🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIP For fall perch and walleye, minnows and wigglers are the go-to, but don’t forget to pack some raw shrimp — they can make a big difference when fish get finicky. ⸻ Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out.
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Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report
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🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc.⸻🌅 Bait Man’s Morning BriefBait Man here — windy and cool yesterday kept a lot of folks off the water, and I’m seeing more duck hunters than anglers at daybreak. Steelhead are starting to show, with fish reported below the Elk Rapids Dam. Salmon in most rivers are past peak and getting dark, but a few fresh ones are still around the deeper holes. Perch fishing remains the day-maker: Big Glen, Lake Leelanau (south end), Lake Charlevoix, Torch, Crystal, Portage, and White Lake all produced when the wind backed off. East Bay is still good for cisco and smallmouth; West Bay remains slow for perch. As always this week, minnows and wigglers first — carry raw shrimp as a tough-day backup. Early and late are your best windows.⸻🌦 Inland Weather — Traverse City Area (Today)Wind: NW 10–20 mph, higher gusts on open water.Barometer: Rising.Best bite windows: First light and last light; mid-day bump when the wind eases.⸻🌊 River Update (Northern Michigan)Manistee (Tippy Dam). A few late kings linger; steelhead showing on beads and spawn, especially early.Pere Marquette (Baldwin). Early steelhead behind salmon; drift beads or small spawn bags along gravel seams.Betsie. Fair for salmon with a few steelhead; target deeper holes from Homestead down.Boardman (Traverse City). Pools with stain are best; subtle floats and small beads.White (Hesperia). Fish below the dam; bright beads or skein under floats.Elk River. Steelhead reported tight to the dam; light leaders, small bags.Platte. Coho mostly done; a few steelhead nosing the lower river and mouth.⸻🐟 Perch ReportTorch Lake. Solid bite; minnows and wigglers, keep shrimp handy if they get finicky.Lake Charlevoix (Ironton, Oyster Bay). Bigger fish mixed in; work 18–30 ft edges.Big Glen Lake. Better size showing on 35–40 ft edges; Perch Pounders with minnows.Little Glen Lake. Perch biting, but watch for depth shifts after cold nights.Lake Leelanau (south end). Weedline program near the Cedar River and Pines area is improving.Portage Lake. Consistent on 18–22 ft weeds and flats; move to find active schools.Crystal Lake. Fair south-end drops; sort through smaller fish.White Lake. Weeds and channel edges producing steady catches.P.M. Lake (Ludington). Still slow; best near dusk tight to cover.Manistee Lake (Manistee). Light action; small minnows on slips.Muskegon Lake. Roaming schools 40–50 ft; electronics help.Burt & Mullett. Better fish along weed humps and edges.Grand Lake (Alpena). Points and weeds holding fish.Lake Skegemog. Torch River drop edges producing.Drummond Island (Scotts & Potagannissing). Steady perch and walleye as they settle into the late-fall pattern.Perch bait rule: Minnows, worms, and wigglers — always. Pack raw shrimp as a bonus option.⸻⚡ Walleye ReportBurt Lake. Dusk bite on minnows along steep breaks and points.Mullett Lake. Evening jig bite near Aloha.Lake Margrethe. Slow-trolled or drifted minnows on edges producing.Manistee Lake (Kalkaska). Jig-and-minnow after sunset.Mitchell & Cadillac. Fish weedlines at last light; slip bobbers with minnows work.Upper Herring (Frankfort). Walleye starting; vertical jigs with minnows.⸻🪣 Smallmouth Bass ReportTorch Lake. Live suckers/minnows shining; a couple six-pounders reported.East Grand Traverse Bay. Tubes and dropshots for 3–5 lb fish on rock/sand transitions.Elk Lake. Deep edge jerkbait and plastics bite.Walloon. Rock ledges with live bait and craw imitations.Green & Duck (Interlochen). Jerkbaits and small swimbaits when the wind lays.⸻🧭 Upper Peninsula Rivers — Top 10St. Mary’s River. Coho/steelhead mix, current seams near the locks.Manistique River. Coho strong; first chrome sliding in.Two Hearted. Early steelhead in deeper runs.Tahquamenon. Coho below the falls; a few steelhead.Carp (St. Ignace). Coho lingering; watch clarity.Chocolay. Coho best near the mouth.Escanaba. Coho early and late.Ford. Coho and some steelhead below the dam.Au Train. Steelhead in deeper holes as temps drop.Black (Gogebic). First chrome reports this week.⸻🧭 Upper Peninsula LakesLittle Bay de Noc. Evening walleye on reefs.Big Bay de Noc. Smallmouth hot; perch fair.Indian Lake. Perch steady 12–15 ft.North Manistique. Mixed walleye/panfish.South Manistique. Perch along weed edges.Au Train Lake. Minnows for perch on drops.Milakokia. Perch fair.Muskallonge. Pike and perch active.Deer Lake. Walleye near rock bars.Baraga Lake. Better after the blow; dusk bite.Skeels. Pike on spoons; perch scattered.Bass (Schoolcraft). Crappie/panfish around wood.Portage (Keweenaw). Trout/salmon mix; mind the wind.Gogebic. Big perch on mud transitions.Teal. Panfish fair.Michigamme Res. Walleye on points.Peavy Pond. Pike/walleye mixed.Bewabic. Panfish on small plastics.Camp 7. Clear-water panfish.Thunder Lake. Pike/perch consistent.Drummond Island Bays. Perch & walleye steady; late-fall cadence.⸻🐟 Saginaw Bay & Saginaw RiverBay (Linwood → Sebewaing). Perch fair in 15–18 ft; move to find size.Saginaw River. Early vertical jig bite building at bridges and channel turns.⸻🎯 Harrison • Clare • Gladwin • Midland County LakesBud (Harrison). Bluegill solid along weeds.Arnold. Crappie in deeper brush.Cranberry. Shoreline bluegill steady.Sutherland. Pike/panfish on windward edges.Lake Thirteen. Strong bluegill bite on small jigs.Lancer (Gladwin). Bluegill/crappie mixed.Sugar Springs. Low water complicates launches; shore bluegill OK.Pratt. Pike/bass on wind chops.Ross. Walleye/crappie below the dam.Secord. Bluegill good; perch light.Pleasant (Midland). Bluegill/perch fair.Beaverton. Consistent crappie around timber.⸻🧠 Live Bait Pro TipCold snaps = minnows first for perch, walleye, and smallmouth. Wigglers stay hot for perch on the deep edges; carry raw shrimp as a change-up when schools turn picky.⸻Fish smart, fish hard, tight lines — Bait Man out. ... See MoreSee Less

🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc. ⸻ 🌅 Bait Man’s Morning Brief Bait Man here — windy and cool yesterday kept a lot of folks off the water, and I’m seeing more duck hunters than anglers at daybreak. Steelhead are starting to show, with fish reported below the Elk Rapids Dam. Salmon in most rivers are past peak and getting dark, but a few fresh ones are still around the deeper holes. Perch fishing remains the day-maker: Big Glen, Lake Leelanau (south end), Lake Charlevoix, Torch, Crystal, Portage, and White Lake all produced when the wind backed off. East Bay is still good for cisco and smallmouth; West Bay remains slow for perch. As always this week, minnows and wigglers first — carry raw shrimp as a tough-day backup. Early and late are your best windows. ⸻ 🌦 Inland Weather — Traverse City Area (Today) Wind: NW 10–20 mph, higher gusts on open water. Barometer: Rising. Best bite windows: First light and last light; mid-day bump when the wind eases. ⸻ 🌊 River Update (Northern Michigan) Manistee (Tippy Dam). A few late kings linger; steelhead showing on beads and spawn, especially early. Pere Marquette (Baldwin). Early steelhead behind salmon; drift beads or small spawn bags along gravel seams. Betsie. Fair for salmon with a few steelhead; target deeper holes from Homestead down. Boardman (Traverse City). Pools with stain are best; subtle floats and small beads. White (Hesperia). Fish below the dam; bright beads or skein under floats. Elk River. Steelhead reported tight to the dam; light leaders, small bags. Platte. Coho mostly done; a few steelhead nosing the lower river and mouth. ⸻ 🐟 Perch Report Torch Lake. Solid bite; minnows and wigglers, keep shrimp handy if they get finicky. Lake Charlevoix (Ironton, Oyster Bay). Bigger fish mixed in; work 18–30 ft edges. Big Glen Lake. Better size showing on 35–40 ft edges; Perch Pounders with minnows. Little Glen Lake. Perch biting, but watch for depth shifts after cold nights. Lake Leelanau (south end). Weedline program near the Cedar River and Pines area is improving. Portage Lake. Consistent on 18–22 ft weeds and flats; move to find active schools. Crystal Lake. Fair south-end drops; sort through smaller fish. White Lake. Weeds and channel edges producing steady catches. P.M. Lake (Ludington). Still slow; best near dusk tight to cover. Manistee Lake (Manistee). Light action; small minnows on slips. Muskegon Lake. Roaming schools 40–50 ft; electronics help. Burt & Mullett. Better fish along weed humps and edges. Grand Lake (Alpena). Points and weeds holding fish. Lake Skegemog. Torch River drop edges producing. Drummond Island (Scotts & Potagannissing). Steady perch and walleye as they settle into the late-fall pattern. Perch bait rule: Minnows, worms, and wigglers — always. Pack raw shrimp as a bonus option. ⸻ ⚡ Walleye Report Burt Lake. Dusk bite on minnows along steep breaks and points. Mullett Lake. Evening jig bite near Aloha. Lake Margrethe. Slow-trolled or drifted minnows on edges producing. Manistee Lake (Kalkaska). Jig-and-minnow after sunset. Mitchell & Cadillac. Fish weedlines at last light; slip bobbers with minnows work. Upper Herring (Frankfort). Walleye starting; vertical jigs with minnows. ⸻ 🪣 Smallmouth Bass Report Torch Lake. Live suckers/minnows shining; a couple six-pounders reported. East Grand Traverse Bay. Tubes and dropshots for 3–5 lb fish on rock/sand transitions. Elk Lake. Deep edge jerkbait and plastics bite. Walloon. Rock ledges with live bait and craw imitations. Green & Duck (Interlochen). Jerkbaits and small swimbaits when the wind lays. ⸻ 🧭 Upper Peninsula Rivers — Top 10 St. Mary’s River. Coho/steelhead mix, current seams near the locks. Manistique River. Coho strong; first chrome sliding in. Two Hearted. Early steelhead in deeper runs. Tahquamenon. Coho below the falls; a few steelhead. Carp (St. Ignace). Coho lingering; watch clarity. Chocolay. Coho best near the mouth. Escanaba. Coho early and late. Ford. Coho and some steelhead below the dam. Au Train. Steelhead in deeper holes as temps drop. Black (Gogebic). First chrome reports this week. ⸻ 🧭 Upper Peninsula Lakes Little Bay de Noc. Evening walleye on reefs. Big Bay de Noc. Smallmouth hot; perch fair. Indian Lake. Perch steady 12–15 ft. North Manistique. Mixed walleye/panfish. South Manistique. Perch along weed edges. Au Train Lake. Minnows for perch on drops. Milakokia. Perch fair. Muskallonge. Pike and perch active. Deer Lake. Walleye near rock bars. Baraga Lake. Better after the blow; dusk bite. Skeels. Pike on spoons; perch scattered. Bass (Schoolcraft). Crappie/panfish around wood. Portage (Keweenaw). Trout/salmon mix; mind the wind. Gogebic. Big perch on mud transitions. Teal. Panfish fair. Michigamme Res. Walleye on points. Peavy Pond. Pike/walleye mixed. Bewabic. Panfish on small plastics. Camp 7. Clear-water panfish. Thunder Lake. Pike/perch consistent. Drummond Island Bays. Perch & walleye steady; late-fall cadence. ⸻ 🐟 Saginaw Bay & Saginaw River Bay (Linwood → Sebewaing). Perch fair in 15–18 ft; move to find size. Saginaw River. Early vertical jig bite building at bridges and channel turns. ⸻ 🎯 Harrison • Clare • Gladwin • Midland County Lakes Bud (Harrison). Bluegill solid along weeds. Arnold. Crappie in deeper brush. Cranberry. Shoreline bluegill steady. Sutherland. Pike/panfish on windward edges. Lake Thirteen. Strong bluegill bite on small jigs. Lancer (Gladwin). Bluegill/crappie mixed. Sugar Springs. Low water complicates launches; shore bluegill OK. Pratt. Pike/bass on wind chops. Ross. Walleye/crappie below the dam. Secord. Bluegill good; perch light. Pleasant (Midland). Bluegill/perch fair. Beaverton. Consistent crappie around timber. ⸻ 🧠 Live Bait Pro Tip Cold snaps = minnows first for perch, walleye, and smallmouth. Wigglers stay hot for perch on the deep edges; carry raw shrimp as a change-up when schools turn picky. ⸻ Fish smart, fish hard, tight lines — Bait Man out.
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Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report
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Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report

It was a beautiful fall weekend across Northern Michigan with calm winds and plenty of anglers back on the water. The perch bite stayed steady on Big Glen, Lake Leelanau, Torch, Portage, and Lake Charlevoix, with walleye anglers also finding success on Long Lake, Burt, and Mullett as water temps cool.

Over on East Grand Traverse Bay, the cisco and smallmouth bite continues to shine. Reports from Saginaw Bay were slower, but inland lakes across Northern Michigan are producing solid walleye action. Steelhead are beginning to move into the rivers after recent rain, and a few bright fish are showing below the dams.Perch fishing remains consistent across the region with minnows, wigglers, and even shrimp working well when the bite slows. Bluegill and sunfish are biting in sheltered lakes as they feed heavily before first ice.Fall fishing is far from over — anglers willing to brave the chill are finding some of the best action of the season.Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines.— The Bait Man#bucsfishingreport #baitman #fishingreport #michiganfishing #northernmichigan #torchlake #bigglenlake #lakeleelanau #lakecharlevoix #eastgrandtraversebay #ciscofishing #walleyefishing #perchfishing #bluegill #FallFishing #steelheadrun #livebait #tightlines ... See MoreSee Less

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🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Monday, October 27, 2025

Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc.⸻🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEFBait Man here — it was a beautiful weekend across Northern Michigan with calm winds and no rain. Many anglers took advantage of the weather to chase perch and walleye, and overall reports were strong.The perch bite was steady on most lakes, with good catches coming from Big Glen, Lake Leelanau, Torch, Portage, and Lake Charlevoix. Walleye anglers are also finding more consistent action on Long Lake, Burt, and Mullett as the water cools.East Grand Traverse Bay continues to be productive for cisco, and the smallmouth fishermen are doing well there too. It looks like the rest of the week will stay fairly mild, giving folks a final stretch of comfortable fall fishing before the cold weather hits.Tom Pecar reported from Saginaw Bay that while they caught a few fish out of Linwood, it was slower than expected. At the moment, the inland walleye lakes around Northern Michigan seem to be producing better than Saginaw Bay.Anglers are also catching good numbers of bluegill and sunfish in sheltered lakes — the fish are feeding heavily now, gearing up before the first ice arrives.⸻🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN (TRAVERSE CITY AREA)Today: Mostly sunny and calm. High 54°F. Winds light SE 5–10 mph.Tonight: Clear skies, low 36°F.Tomorrow (Tue): Partly cloudy, high 56°F, light S winds.Barometer: 29.78 inHg and steady.Water Temps: Inland mid-40s °F; rivers 43–46 °F.Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (8 % illumination).Bite Windows (EST): Major 11:05 AM – 1:05 PM · Minor 5:35 – 6:35 AM and 5:45 – 6:45 PM.⸻🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONSManistee River (Tippy Dam): 1,590 cfs; steelhead picking up behind darker kings.Pere Marquette (Baldwin): 520 cfs; early chrome holding in deeper runs on beads and spawn.Betsie: Few kings remain; steelhead in deeper bends near Homestead.Boardman: Clear, low; early morning best for light presentations.White River (Hesperia): Steelhead below the dam; skein and wax worms under floats.Bear Creek: Chrome showing in the mid-sections.Elk River: Bright fish reported near the dam.Platte: Steelhead beginning to trickle in at the mouth.⸻🐟 PERCH REPORTBig Glen: 35–40 ft, minnows and wigglers; good size.Little Glen: Deeper schools holding off breaks.Lake Leelanau: South end active on minnows and wigglers.Torch: Drops near Deepwater Point steady.Lake Charlevoix: Larger perch near Ironton and Oyster Bay.Crystal: South end 25–30 ft, perch pounders tipped with minnows.Portage: 18–22 ft, steady on minnows and wigglers.White Lake: Weeds and channel edges both productive.Burt & Mullett: Active around Maple Bay and Aloha.Drummond Island: Steady fall bite for perch and walleye on minnows, worms, and wigglers.⸻⚡ WALLEYE REPORTLong Lake (Traverse City): Evening jig bite strong.Burt & Mullett: Steady action 15–25 ft drifting minnows.Lake Margrethe: Breakline walleye on live bait.Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Dusk bite on jigs and crawlers.Lake Mitchell & Cadillac: Sunset weedlines producing.Hamlin: Slow drift bite in 20 ft.Drummond Island: Good numbers in Scotts Bay on minnows.⸻🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASSTorch Lake: 6 lb class fish on live suckers.East Grand Traverse Bay: 3–5 lb fish on tubes and dropshots.Elk Lake: Swimbaits and jerkbaits along rocks.Walloon: Craw tubes working along ledges.Green & Duck (Interlochen): Swimbaits around structure.⸻🧭 SAGINAW BAYReports mixed this weekend. Tom Pecar’s crew out of Linwood found only a few fish and said the action was slower than hoped. Perch catches were light in 15–20 ft, and walleye scattered off the reefs. For now, the inland lakes up north are providing better consistency for both perch and walleye.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERSSt. Mary’s: Coho and steelhead near the locks.Manistique: Coho and first chrome showing.Two Hearted: Steelhead moving in.Tahquamenon: Coho below the falls; few steelhead.Carp (St. Ignace): Coho tapering off; fresh chrome arriving.Escanaba & Ford: Steelhead and coho below dams.Au Train & Black (Gogebic): Steelhead in deep runs.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKESLittle Bay de Noc: Walleye strong at dusk on reefs.Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth excellent, perch fair.Indian Lake: 12–15 ft perch on wigglers.North & South Manistique: Walleye and panfish mix.Au Train & Milakokia: Pike and perch steady.Muskallonge & Deer Lakes: Pike and walleye active.Baraga & Gogebic: Walleye and big perch on mud flats.Peavy Pond & Michigamme: Walleye strong near structure.Drummond Bays: Perch and walleye steady on minnows, worms, and wigglers.⸻🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKESBud Lake: Bluegill steady.Arnold: Crappie fair in brush.Cranberry: Bluegill along edges.Sutherland: Pike and panfish active.Lake Thirteen: Excellent bluegill action.Lancer (Gladwin): Light crappie bite.Pratt: Bass and pike along windy edges.Ross: Walleye and crappie below the dam.Secord & Beaverton: Bluegill and crappie good.⸻🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIPMinnows remain the top fall bait for walleye and perch, while wigglers shine for perch and panfish. Nightcrawlers still take fish during warm afternoons. The key this week is slowing your presentation — fall fish feed heavier, but more cautiously in cooler water.⸻Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out. ... See MoreSee Less

🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Monday, October 27, 2025 Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc. ⸻ 🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEF Bait Man here — it was a beautiful weekend across Northern Michigan with calm winds and no rain. Many anglers took advantage of the weather to chase perch and walleye, and overall reports were strong. The perch bite was steady on most lakes, with good catches coming from Big Glen, Lake Leelanau, Torch, Portage, and Lake Charlevoix. Walleye anglers are also finding more consistent action on Long Lake, Burt, and Mullett as the water cools. East Grand Traverse Bay continues to be productive for cisco, and the smallmouth fishermen are doing well there too. It looks like the rest of the week will stay fairly mild, giving folks a final stretch of comfortable fall fishing before the cold weather hits. Tom Pecar reported from Saginaw Bay that while they caught a few fish out of Linwood, it was slower than expected. At the moment, the inland walleye lakes around Northern Michigan seem to be producing better than Saginaw Bay. Anglers are also catching good numbers of bluegill and sunfish in sheltered lakes — the fish are feeding heavily now, gearing up before the first ice arrives. ⸻ 🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN (TRAVERSE CITY AREA) Today: Mostly sunny and calm. High 54°F. Winds light SE 5–10 mph. Tonight: Clear skies, low 36°F. Tomorrow (Tue): Partly cloudy, high 56°F, light S winds. Barometer: 29.78 inHg and steady. Water Temps: Inland mid-40s °F; rivers 43–46 °F. Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (8 % illumination). Bite Windows (EST): Major 11:05 AM – 1:05 PM · Minor 5:35 – 6:35 AM and 5:45 – 6:45 PM. ⸻ 🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONS Manistee River (Tippy Dam): 1,590 cfs; steelhead picking up behind darker kings. Pere Marquette (Baldwin): 520 cfs; early chrome holding in deeper runs on beads and spawn. Betsie: Few kings remain; steelhead in deeper bends near Homestead. Boardman: Clear, low; early morning best for light presentations. White River (Hesperia): Steelhead below the dam; skein and wax worms under floats. Bear Creek: Chrome showing in the mid-sections. Elk River: Bright fish reported near the dam. Platte: Steelhead beginning to trickle in at the mouth. ⸻ 🐟 PERCH REPORT Big Glen: 35–40 ft, minnows and wigglers; good size. Little Glen: Deeper schools holding off breaks. Lake Leelanau: South end active on minnows and wigglers. Torch: Drops near Deepwater Point steady. Lake Charlevoix: Larger perch near Ironton and Oyster Bay. Crystal: South end 25–30 ft, perch pounders tipped with minnows. Portage: 18–22 ft, steady on minnows and wigglers. White Lake: Weeds and channel edges both productive. Burt & Mullett: Active around Maple Bay and Aloha. Drummond Island: Steady fall bite for perch and walleye on minnows, worms, and wigglers. ⸻ ⚡ WALLEYE REPORT Long Lake (Traverse City): Evening jig bite strong. Burt & Mullett: Steady action 15–25 ft drifting minnows. Lake Margrethe: Breakline walleye on live bait. Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Dusk bite on jigs and crawlers. Lake Mitchell & Cadillac: Sunset weedlines producing. Hamlin: Slow drift bite in 20 ft. Drummond Island: Good numbers in Scotts Bay on minnows. ⸻ 🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS Torch Lake: 6 lb class fish on live suckers. East Grand Traverse Bay: 3–5 lb fish on tubes and dropshots. Elk Lake: Swimbaits and jerkbaits along rocks. Walloon: Craw tubes working along ledges. Green & Duck (Interlochen): Swimbaits around structure. ⸻ 🧭 SAGINAW BAY Reports mixed this weekend. Tom Pecar’s crew out of Linwood found only a few fish and said the action was slower than hoped. Perch catches were light in 15–20 ft, and walleye scattered off the reefs. For now, the inland lakes up north are providing better consistency for both perch and walleye. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERS St. Mary’s: Coho and steelhead near the locks. Manistique: Coho and first chrome showing. Two Hearted: Steelhead moving in. Tahquamenon: Coho below the falls; few steelhead. Carp (St. Ignace): Coho tapering off; fresh chrome arriving. Escanaba & Ford: Steelhead and coho below dams. Au Train & Black (Gogebic): Steelhead in deep runs. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKES Little Bay de Noc: Walleye strong at dusk on reefs. Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth excellent, perch fair. Indian Lake: 12–15 ft perch on wigglers. North & South Manistique: Walleye and panfish mix. Au Train & Milakokia: Pike and perch steady. Muskallonge & Deer Lakes: Pike and walleye active. Baraga & Gogebic: Walleye and big perch on mud flats. Peavy Pond & Michigamme: Walleye strong near structure. Drummond Bays: Perch and walleye steady on minnows, worms, and wigglers. ⸻ 🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKES Bud Lake: Bluegill steady. Arnold: Crappie fair in brush. Cranberry: Bluegill along edges. Sutherland: Pike and panfish active. Lake Thirteen: Excellent bluegill action. Lancer (Gladwin): Light crappie bite. Pratt: Bass and pike along windy edges. Ross: Walleye and crappie below the dam. Secord & Beaverton: Bluegill and crappie good. ⸻ 🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIP Minnows remain the top fall bait for walleye and perch, while wigglers shine for perch and panfish. Nightcrawlers still take fish during warm afternoons. The key this week is slowing your presentation — fall fish feed heavier, but more cautiously in cooler water. ⸻ Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out.
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🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Sunday, October 26, 2025

Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc.⸻🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEFBait Man here — yesterday was a beautiful fall day with hardly any wind and lots of folks back out on the water. Most were chasing perch and walleye.I was at Lake Leelanau at the Bingham Landing and saw three or four boats out — one walleye fishing and the others working minnows and wigglers for perch on the south end. Big Glen had quite a few boats out too, with perch fishing steady in 35 to 40 feet. Long Lake by Traverse City had a few guys going with crawlers and minnows. The recent rain has helped the rivers, and a few steelhead are starting to show up.John Ratcliff had a great day on East Grand Traverse Bay catching cisco and even a bonus salmon and lake trout (which had to be released since the season is closed). It was simply a perfect Saturday to be on the water.⸻🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN (TRAVERSE CITY AREA)Today: Clouds with scattered showers this morning then partly sunny this afternoon. High 50 °F. Winds NW 10–20 mph with gusts to 25.Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 39 °F.Tomorrow (Mon): Cooler with a mix of sun and clouds. High 47 °F.Barometer: 29.59 inHg and steady.Water Temps: Inland mid-40s °F; rivers 43–46 °F.Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (10 % illum.)Bite Windows (EST): Major 10:40 AM–12:40 PM · Minor 5:10–6:10 AM and 5:20–6:20 PM.⸻🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONSManistee River (Tippy Dam): 1 610 cfs · Steelhead moving in behind dark kings on beads and spawn.Pere Marquette River (Baldwin): 515 cfs · Few bright steelhead in gravel seams.Betsie River: Good color with leaves; kings thinning but steelhead holding in deeper holes.Boardman River: Pools fishing best with light stain.White River (Hesperia): Steelhead below the dam on skein and wax worms.Bear Creek: Steelhead bite improving as water clears.Elk River: Fresh steelhead near the dam.Platte River: Few coho remain; steelhead just starting to nose in.Manistique River (U.P.): 780 cfs; mix of coho and early steelhead below the dam.⸻🐟 PERCH REPORTBig Glen Lake: Good bite in 35–40 ft on minnows and wigglers.Little Glen Lake: Deeper schools off breaks.Lake Leelanau: South end steady on minnows and wigglers.Torch Lake: Fair on drops near Deepwater Point.Lake Charlevoix: Nice fish near Ironton and Oyster Bay.Crystal Lake: Fair south end drops 25–30 ft.Portage Lake: Consistent 18–22 ft on minnows and wigglers.White Lake: Perch active in weeds and channel edges.P.M. Lake (Ludington): Evening bite for quality fish.Manistee Lake: Light bite on small minnows.Muskegon Lake: Perch roaming 45–50 ft mud flats.Burt & Mullett Lakes: Good off Maple Bay and Aloha.Grand Lake (Alpena): Weed points producing.Drummond Island Bays: Steady perch and walleye on minnows, worms, and wigglers.⸻⚡ WALLEYE REPORTLong Lake (Traverse City): Evening bite on minnows and crawlers.Burt & Mullett: Slow drift 15–25 ft producing.Lake Margrethe: Good along breaks and shallows.Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Evening jig bite steady.Lake Mitchell & Cadillac: Sunset weedlines holding fish.Hamlin Lake: 20 ft bite on jigs and minnows.Drummond Island: Walleye steady in Scotts Bay.⸻🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS REPORTTorch Lake: Up to 6 lb fish on live suckers.East Grand Traverse Bay: Consistent 3–5 lb bass on dropshots.Elk Lake: Swimbaits and jerkbaits working.Walloon Lake: Craw tubes on ledges.Green & Duck Lakes: Steady on swimbaits and plastics.Skegemog Lake: Early and late minnow bite holding strong.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERSSt. Mary’s River: Steelhead and coho near the locks.Manistique River: Coho strong; steelhead building.Two Hearted River: Chrome fish in deep holes.Tahquamenon River: Coho below falls; few steelhead.Carp River (St. Ignace): Coho fading; steelhead arriving.Escanaba River: Coho steady early and late.Ford River: Steelhead below dam.Au Train River: Steelhead in deep runs.Black River (Gogebic): First chrome caught this week.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKESLittle Bay de Noc: Walleye strong on reefs at dusk.Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth excellent; perch fair.Indian Lake: Good perch in 12–15 ft on wigglers.North & South Manistique: Mixed panfish and walleye.Au Train Lake: Perch and pike along weed edges.Milakokia Lake: Pike steady.Muskallonge Lake: Pike and perch both biting.Deer Lake: Evening walleye bite strong.Baraga Lake: Good post-rain walleye action.Gogebic Lake: Perch hitting mud flats 20–25 ft.Michigamme Res.: Walleye on main points.Peavy Pond: Walleye and pike on jigs.Bewabic Lake: Good panfish bite.Camp 7 Lake: Clear-water bite steady.Thunder Lake: Pike and perch consistent.⸻🌅 SAGINAW BAYPerch action is improving steadily in the 15–20 ft zone from Linwood to Sebewaing, with anglers getting 10–13 inch fish on minnows and perch rigs. The Slot Zone and East Side Reefs have also produced occasional walleye when winds allow, crawler harnesses and slow crankbaits working best. Look for the bite to build as the week cools and pressures steady.⸻🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKESBud Lake: Bluegill steady.Arnold Lake: Crappie light bite in brush.Cranberry Lake: Bluegill strong near shore.Sutherland Lake: Pike and panfish active.Lake Thirteen: Excellent bluegill action.Lancer Lake (Gladwin): Crappie light bite.Pratt Lake: Bass and pike on edges.Ross Lake: Walleye and crappie below dam.Secord Lake: Bluegill good.Beaverton Lake: Consistent crappie bite around structure.⸻🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIPCooler water means go-to baits: minnows for walleye, wigglers for perch, and nightcrawlers for panfish. Fish slow and close to bottom for steady action through late fall.⸻Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out. ... See MoreSee Less

🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Sunday, October 26, 2025 Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc. ⸻ 🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEF Bait Man here — yesterday was a beautiful fall day with hardly any wind and lots of folks back out on the water. Most were chasing perch and walleye. I was at Lake Leelanau at the Bingham Landing and saw three or four boats out — one walleye fishing and the others working minnows and wigglers for perch on the south end. Big Glen had quite a few boats out too, with perch fishing steady in 35 to 40 feet. Long Lake by Traverse City had a few guys going with crawlers and minnows. The recent rain has helped the rivers, and a few steelhead are starting to show up. John Ratcliff had a great day on East Grand Traverse Bay catching cisco and even a bonus salmon and lake trout (which had to be released since the season is closed). It was simply a perfect Saturday to be on the water. ⸻ 🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN (TRAVERSE CITY AREA) Today: Clouds with scattered showers this morning then partly sunny this afternoon. High 50 °F. Winds NW 10–20 mph with gusts to 25. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 39 °F. Tomorrow (Mon): Cooler with a mix of sun and clouds. High 47 °F. Barometer: 29.59 inHg and steady. Water Temps: Inland mid-40s °F; rivers 43–46 °F. Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (10 % illum.) Bite Windows (EST): Major 10:40 AM–12:40 PM · Minor 5:10–6:10 AM and 5:20–6:20 PM. ⸻ 🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONS Manistee River (Tippy Dam): 1 610 cfs · Steelhead moving in behind dark kings on beads and spawn. Pere Marquette River (Baldwin): 515 cfs · Few bright steelhead in gravel seams. Betsie River: Good color with leaves; kings thinning but steelhead holding in deeper holes. Boardman River: Pools fishing best with light stain. White River (Hesperia): Steelhead below the dam on skein and wax worms. Bear Creek: Steelhead bite improving as water clears. Elk River: Fresh steelhead near the dam. Platte River: Few coho remain; steelhead just starting to nose in. Manistique River (U.P.): 780 cfs; mix of coho and early steelhead below the dam. ⸻ 🐟 PERCH REPORT Big Glen Lake: Good bite in 35–40 ft on minnows and wigglers. Little Glen Lake: Deeper schools off breaks. Lake Leelanau: South end steady on minnows and wigglers. Torch Lake: Fair on drops near Deepwater Point. Lake Charlevoix: Nice fish near Ironton and Oyster Bay. Crystal Lake: Fair south end drops 25–30 ft. Portage Lake: Consistent 18–22 ft on minnows and wigglers. White Lake: Perch active in weeds and channel edges. P.M. Lake (Ludington): Evening bite for quality fish. Manistee Lake: Light bite on small minnows. Muskegon Lake: Perch roaming 45–50 ft mud flats. Burt & Mullett Lakes: Good off Maple Bay and Aloha. Grand Lake (Alpena): Weed points producing. Drummond Island Bays: Steady perch and walleye on minnows, worms, and wigglers. ⸻ ⚡ WALLEYE REPORT Long Lake (Traverse City): Evening bite on minnows and crawlers. Burt & Mullett: Slow drift 15–25 ft producing. Lake Margrethe: Good along breaks and shallows. Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Evening jig bite steady. Lake Mitchell & Cadillac: Sunset weedlines holding fish. Hamlin Lake: 20 ft bite on jigs and minnows. Drummond Island: Walleye steady in Scotts Bay. ⸻ 🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS REPORT Torch Lake: Up to 6 lb fish on live suckers. East Grand Traverse Bay: Consistent 3–5 lb bass on dropshots. Elk Lake: Swimbaits and jerkbaits working. Walloon Lake: Craw tubes on ledges. Green & Duck Lakes: Steady on swimbaits and plastics. Skegemog Lake: Early and late minnow bite holding strong. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERS St. Mary’s River: Steelhead and coho near the locks. Manistique River: Coho strong; steelhead building. Two Hearted River: Chrome fish in deep holes. Tahquamenon River: Coho below falls; few steelhead. Carp River (St. Ignace): Coho fading; steelhead arriving. Escanaba River: Coho steady early and late. Ford River: Steelhead below dam. Au Train River: Steelhead in deep runs. Black River (Gogebic): First chrome caught this week. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKES Little Bay de Noc: Walleye strong on reefs at dusk. Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth excellent; perch fair. Indian Lake: Good perch in 12–15 ft on wigglers. North & South Manistique: Mixed panfish and walleye. Au Train Lake: Perch and pike along weed edges. Milakokia Lake: Pike steady. Muskallonge Lake: Pike and perch both biting. Deer Lake: Evening walleye bite strong. Baraga Lake: Good post-rain walleye action. Gogebic Lake: Perch hitting mud flats 20–25 ft. Michigamme Res.: Walleye on main points. Peavy Pond: Walleye and pike on jigs. Bewabic Lake: Good panfish bite. Camp 7 Lake: Clear-water bite steady. Thunder Lake: Pike and perch consistent. ⸻ 🌅 SAGINAW BAY Perch action is improving steadily in the 15–20 ft zone from Linwood to Sebewaing, with anglers getting 10–13 inch fish on minnows and perch rigs. The Slot Zone and East Side Reefs have also produced occasional walleye when winds allow, crawler harnesses and slow crankbaits working best. Look for the bite to build as the week cools and pressures steady. ⸻ 🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKES Bud Lake: Bluegill steady. Arnold Lake: Crappie light bite in brush. Cranberry Lake: Bluegill strong near shore. Sutherland Lake: Pike and panfish active. Lake Thirteen: Excellent bluegill action. Lancer Lake (Gladwin): Crappie light bite. Pratt Lake: Bass and pike on edges. Ross Lake: Walleye and crappie below dam. Secord Lake: Bluegill good. Beaverton Lake: Consistent crappie bite around structure. ⸻ 🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIP Cooler water means go-to baits: minnows for walleye, wigglers for perch, and nightcrawlers for panfish. Fish slow and close to bottom for steady action through late fall. ⸻ Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Saturday, October 25, 2025

Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc.⸻🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEFBait Man here — I saw more duck hunters than fishermen at the landings this morning, but it’s a crisp, calm start and a great day to get out. Fish were surfacing at Lake Ann, and steelhead continue trickling into area rivers with improving conditions after all this rain. The South Pier in Manistee has been fair for steelhead on skein, wax worms, and spawn bags. Perch fishing remains solid on Big Glen, Lake Leelanau, Lake Charlevoix, Torch, Crystal, and Portage Lakes, while reports out of Northport remain slow. Walleye and smallmouth anglers are still doing well on Torch, Walloon, and Skegemog using live suckers and golden shiners. The steelhead run is gaining momentum as rivers settle and water temperatures drop across Northern Michigan.⸻🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN (TRAVERSE CITY)Today: Partly sunny, high near 54°F, light and variable winds shifting south around 5 mph by afternoon.Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 34°F.Tomorrow: Sunny and cool, high near 57°F, southeast wind around 5 mph.Barometer: 30.27 inHg and steady.Water Temperatures: Inland lakes mid 40s °F; rivers 44–46 °F.Bite Windows (EST): Major 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM. Minor 5:15–6:15 AM and 5:35–6:35 PM.⸻🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONSManistee River (Tippy Dam): Flow 1,620 cfs with steelhead behind dark kings; best on beads and spawn bags.Pere Marquette River (Baldwin): Flow 510 cfs; steelhead holding in deep gravel runs, pink beads producing.Betsie River: Light flow near 114 cfs; a few salmon left, steelhead taking beads below Homestead.Boardman River: Chrome steelhead showing in deeper pools under cloudy cover.White River (Hesperia): Steelhead below dam on skein and wax worms in leafy current.Bear Creek: Solid steelhead bite where flow clears; work logjams.Elk River: Fresh steelhead near dam; kings nearly finished.Platte River: Few late coho remain; early steelhead moving in.Manistique River: Flow 780 cfs; strong coho with steelhead below dam.Two Hearted River: Rain boosted flow; first chrome steelhead in deep runs.⸻🐟 PERCH REPORTTorch Lake: Steady schools mid-lake on minnows and shrimp near drops.Lake Charlevoix: Larger perch off Ironton and Oyster Bay on wigglers and minnows.Big Glen Lake: Perch biting 35–40 ft on Perch Pounders tipped with minnows.Little Glen Lake: Fish pushed deeper to 35 ft.Lake Leelanau: Fair action near south end on minnows.Crystal Lake: Best bite off south end in 25–30 ft.Portage Lake: Consistent 18–22 ft bite on minnows and wigglers.White Lake: Active perch in weedbeds and channel mouth.P.M. Lake (Ludington): Few quality fish at dusk.Manistee Lake: Light bite on small minnows under floats.Muskegon Lake: Schools in 45–50 ft; use electronics.Burt Lake: Big perch off Maple Bay.Mullett Lake: Fair off Aloha State Park in 18 ft.Grand Lake (Alpena): Weed edges giving up keepers.Drummond Island Bays: Steady perch and walleye bite in Scotts and Potagannissing Bays as fish settle into their late fall pattern; minnows, worms, and wigglers all producing.⸻⚡ WALLEYE REPORTBurt Lake: Harnesses and minnows 15–25 ft along drops.Mullett Lake: Evening jig bite near Aloha.Lake Margrethe: Good numbers along breaks on drifted minnows.Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Dusk bite steady on jigs and minnows.Lake Mitchell: 10–12 ft weedline bite at sunset.Lake Cadillac: Fish off shallow weedlines after dark.Hamlin Lake: Best in 20 ft on spoons and minnows.Drummond Island: Walleye steady in Scotts Bay and surrounding flats; minnows best.Houghton Lake: Sporadic bite; try north-end flats after dusk.Long Lake (Traverse City): Active on drops; minnows best.⸻🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS REPORTTorch Lake: Fish up to 6 lbs on live suckers.East Grand Traverse Bay: Consistent 3–5 lb bass on tubes and dropshots.Elk Lake: Deep rocks and swimbaits producing.Walloon Lake: Fish tight to ledges on craw tubes.Green Lake (Interlochen): Swimbaits in 20 ft finding biters.Duck Lake (Interlochen): Steady on plastics near weed edges.Skegemog Lake: Excellent early and late on minnows and tubes.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERSSt. Mary’s River: Coho thick near locks; steelhead appearing.Manistique River: Coho strong; steelhead building.Two Hearted River: Steelhead common post-rain.Tahquamenon River: Coho below falls; few bright steelhead.Carp River (St. Ignace): Coho fading; chrome steelhead arriving.Chocolay River: Good coho near mouth.Escanaba River: Strong coho run.Ford River: Coho and steelhead below dam.Au Train River: Steelhead active in deep holes.Black River (Gogebic): First wave of chrome steelhead.⸻🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKESLittle Bay de Noc: Walleye action strong on reefs near Gladstone and Escanaba at dusk.Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth fishing excellent near Garden; perch fair on minnows.Indian Lake: Good perch bite in 12 to 15 feet on wigglers and small minnows.North Manistique Lake: Walleye and panfish both active on the drop-offs.South Manistique Lake: Perch holding along deeper weed lines; minnows best.Au Train Lake: Steady perch bite on minnows and wigglers near the public access.Milakokia Lake: Pike and perch mixed bag for anglers fishing along the weeds.Muskallonge Lake: Northern pike and a few perch caught on spoons and minnows.Deer Lake: Walleye good on jigs near rock bars during the evening.Baraga Lake: Excellent walleye bite after the rain; minnows working best.Skeels Lake: Pike steady on silver spoons along the edges.Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County): Panfish holding tight to cover and biting on small plastics.Portage Lake (Keweenaw): Trout and salmon mix still biting; caution on high winds.Gogebic Lake: Big perch hitting on mud flats in 20 to 25 feet of water.Teal Lake: Crappie fair near drop-offs on minnows.Michigamme Reservoir: Walleye solid on main lake points using minnows.Peavy Pond: Pike and walleye active in 10 to 15 feet on jig and minnow rigs.Bewabic Lake: Bluegill and perch both good on small plastics and wax worms.Camp 7 Lake: Clear-water panfish bite consistent on live bait.Thunder Lake: Pike and perch both producing steady catches.Drummond Island Bays: Steady perch and walleye bite in Scotts and Potagannissing Bays as fish settle into their late fall pattern; minnows, worms, and wigglers all producing.🌅 SAGINAW BAY & SAGINAW RIVERSaginaw Bay: Perch fair from Linwood to Sebewaing in 15–18 ft on minnows; water stained after wind.Saginaw River: Walleye improving around bridges; vertical jigs with minnows mid-morning.⸻🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKESBud Lake (Harrison): Bluegill solid, bass slow.Arnold Lake: Crappie decent in deeper brush.Cranberry Lake: Bluegill strong near shore.Sutherland Lake: Pike and panfish active.Lake Thirteen: Excellent bluegill action.Lancer Lake (Gladwin): Crappie light, bluegill fair.Sugar Springs: Low water; shore anglers still catching bluegill.Pratt Lake: Pike and bass on windy edges.Ross Lake: Walleye and crappie below dam.Secord Lake: Bluegill good; perch slow.Pleasant Lake (Midland): Bluegill and perch both fair.Beaverton Lake: Crappie consistent around structure.⸻🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIPAs water temps fall below 50°F, focus on minnows, wigglers, and raw shrimp. Shrimp adds scent and toughness, staying on hooks longer when perch or bluegill nip lightly. Slow presentations and bright beads help in the slightly stained post-rain water.⸻Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out. ... See MoreSee Less

🎣 Buc’s Fishing Report — Saturday, October 25, 2025 Presented by Buc’s Aqua Farms Inc. ⸻ 🌅 BAIT MAN’S MORNING BRIEF Bait Man here — I saw more duck hunters than fishermen at the landings this morning, but it’s a crisp, calm start and a great day to get out. Fish were surfacing at Lake Ann, and steelhead continue trickling into area rivers with improving conditions after all this rain. The South Pier in Manistee has been fair for steelhead on skein, wax worms, and spawn bags. Perch fishing remains solid on Big Glen, Lake Leelanau, Lake Charlevoix, Torch, Crystal, and Portage Lakes, while reports out of Northport remain slow. Walleye and smallmouth anglers are still doing well on Torch, Walloon, and Skegemog using live suckers and golden shiners. The steelhead run is gaining momentum as rivers settle and water temperatures drop across Northern Michigan. ⸻ 🌦️ INLAND WEATHER — NORTHERN MICHIGAN (TRAVERSE CITY) Today: Partly sunny, high near 54°F, light and variable winds shifting south around 5 mph by afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 34°F. Tomorrow: Sunny and cool, high near 57°F, southeast wind around 5 mph. Barometer: 30.27 inHg and steady. Water Temperatures: Inland lakes mid 40s °F; rivers 44–46 °F. Bite Windows (EST): Major 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM. Minor 5:15–6:15 AM and 5:35–6:35 PM. ⸻ 🌊 RIVER FLOWS & CONDITIONS Manistee River (Tippy Dam): Flow 1,620 cfs with steelhead behind dark kings; best on beads and spawn bags. Pere Marquette River (Baldwin): Flow 510 cfs; steelhead holding in deep gravel runs, pink beads producing. Betsie River: Light flow near 114 cfs; a few salmon left, steelhead taking beads below Homestead. Boardman River: Chrome steelhead showing in deeper pools under cloudy cover. White River (Hesperia): Steelhead below dam on skein and wax worms in leafy current. Bear Creek: Solid steelhead bite where flow clears; work logjams. Elk River: Fresh steelhead near dam; kings nearly finished. Platte River: Few late coho remain; early steelhead moving in. Manistique River: Flow 780 cfs; strong coho with steelhead below dam. Two Hearted River: Rain boosted flow; first chrome steelhead in deep runs. ⸻ 🐟 PERCH REPORT Torch Lake: Steady schools mid-lake on minnows and shrimp near drops. Lake Charlevoix: Larger perch off Ironton and Oyster Bay on wigglers and minnows. Big Glen Lake: Perch biting 35–40 ft on Perch Pounders tipped with minnows. Little Glen Lake: Fish pushed deeper to 35 ft. Lake Leelanau: Fair action near south end on minnows. Crystal Lake: Best bite off south end in 25–30 ft. Portage Lake: Consistent 18–22 ft bite on minnows and wigglers. White Lake: Active perch in weedbeds and channel mouth. P.M. Lake (Ludington): Few quality fish at dusk. Manistee Lake: Light bite on small minnows under floats. Muskegon Lake: Schools in 45–50 ft; use electronics. Burt Lake: Big perch off Maple Bay. Mullett Lake: Fair off Aloha State Park in 18 ft. Grand Lake (Alpena): Weed edges giving up keepers. Drummond Island Bays: Steady perch and walleye bite in Scotts and Potagannissing Bays as fish settle into their late fall pattern; minnows, worms, and wigglers all producing. ⸻ ⚡ WALLEYE REPORT Burt Lake: Harnesses and minnows 15–25 ft along drops. Mullett Lake: Evening jig bite near Aloha. Lake Margrethe: Good numbers along breaks on drifted minnows. Manistee Lake (Kalkaska): Dusk bite steady on jigs and minnows. Lake Mitchell: 10–12 ft weedline bite at sunset. Lake Cadillac: Fish off shallow weedlines after dark. Hamlin Lake: Best in 20 ft on spoons and minnows. Drummond Island: Walleye steady in Scotts Bay and surrounding flats; minnows best. Houghton Lake: Sporadic bite; try north-end flats after dusk. Long Lake (Traverse City): Active on drops; minnows best. ⸻ 🪣 SMALLMOUTH BASS REPORT Torch Lake: Fish up to 6 lbs on live suckers. East Grand Traverse Bay: Consistent 3–5 lb bass on tubes and dropshots. Elk Lake: Deep rocks and swimbaits producing. Walloon Lake: Fish tight to ledges on craw tubes. Green Lake (Interlochen): Swimbaits in 20 ft finding biters. Duck Lake (Interlochen): Steady on plastics near weed edges. Skegemog Lake: Excellent early and late on minnows and tubes. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA RIVERS St. Mary’s River: Coho thick near locks; steelhead appearing. Manistique River: Coho strong; steelhead building. Two Hearted River: Steelhead common post-rain. Tahquamenon River: Coho below falls; few bright steelhead. Carp River (St. Ignace): Coho fading; chrome steelhead arriving. Chocolay River: Good coho near mouth. Escanaba River: Strong coho run. Ford River: Coho and steelhead below dam. Au Train River: Steelhead active in deep holes. Black River (Gogebic): First wave of chrome steelhead. ⸻ 🧭 UPPER PENINSULA LAKES Little Bay de Noc: Walleye action strong on reefs near Gladstone and Escanaba at dusk. Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth fishing excellent near Garden; perch fair on minnows. Indian Lake: Good perch bite in 12 to 15 feet on wigglers and small minnows. North Manistique Lake: Walleye and panfish both active on the drop-offs. South Manistique Lake: Perch holding along deeper weed lines; minnows best. Au Train Lake: Steady perch bite on minnows and wigglers near the public access. Milakokia Lake: Pike and perch mixed bag for anglers fishing along the weeds. Muskallonge Lake: Northern pike and a few perch caught on spoons and minnows. Deer Lake: Walleye good on jigs near rock bars during the evening. Baraga Lake: Excellent walleye bite after the rain; minnows working best. Skeels Lake: Pike steady on silver spoons along the edges. Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County): Panfish holding tight to cover and biting on small plastics. Portage Lake (Keweenaw): Trout and salmon mix still biting; caution on high winds. Gogebic Lake: Big perch hitting on mud flats in 20 to 25 feet of water. Teal Lake: Crappie fair near drop-offs on minnows. Michigamme Reservoir: Walleye solid on main lake points using minnows. Peavy Pond: Pike and walleye active in 10 to 15 feet on jig and minnow rigs. Bewabic Lake: Bluegill and perch both good on small plastics and wax worms. Camp 7 Lake: Clear-water panfish bite consistent on live bait. Thunder Lake: Pike and perch both producing steady catches. Drummond Island Bays: Steady perch and walleye bite in Scotts and Potagannissing Bays as fish settle into their late fall pattern; minnows, worms, and wigglers all producing. 🌅 SAGINAW BAY & SAGINAW RIVER Saginaw Bay: Perch fair from Linwood to Sebewaing in 15–18 ft on minnows; water stained after wind. Saginaw River: Walleye improving around bridges; vertical jigs with minnows mid-morning. ⸻ 🎯 HARRISON • CLARE • GLADWIN • MIDLAND COUNTY LAKES Bud Lake (Harrison): Bluegill solid, bass slow. Arnold Lake: Crappie decent in deeper brush. Cranberry Lake: Bluegill strong near shore. Sutherland Lake: Pike and panfish active. Lake Thirteen: Excellent bluegill action. Lancer Lake (Gladwin): Crappie light, bluegill fair. Sugar Springs: Low water; shore anglers still catching bluegill. Pratt Lake: Pike and bass on windy edges. Ross Lake: Walleye and crappie below dam. Secord Lake: Bluegill good; perch slow. Pleasant Lake (Midland): Bluegill and perch both fair. Beaverton Lake: Crappie consistent around structure. ⸻ 🧠 LIVE BAIT PRO TIP As water temps fall below 50°F, focus on minnows, wigglers, and raw shrimp. Shrimp adds scent and toughness, staying on hooks longer when perch or bluegill nip lightly. Slow presentations and bright beads help in the slightly stained post-rain water. ⸻ Fish smart, fish hard, and tight lines — Bait Man out.
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Paddle & Splash – October 25, 2025 | Fall Kayak Fishing in Northern Michigan

Fall has arrived across Northern Michigan, and the kayak bite is on fire. In this week’s Paddle & Splash report, we head to Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell — twin lakes loaded with perch, pike, walleye, and panfish — and break down how to find fish as the water cools into the mid-40s.You’ll learn:• How to locate perch and walleye using remaining green weeds and mud transitions.• Why cold-water vegetation and oxygen levels determine late-fall fish movement.• Pro rigging tips from Dwayne & Tiffany — including the Perch Pounder and drop-shot wiggler setup that’s producing on East Bay right now.• The best cold-weather kayak gear, featuring the Wilderness Systems Recon 120 HD and NRS Boundary Boots for staying warm and dry.• Safety tips for paddling and fishing safely as temperatures drop across Michigan’s inland lakes.Bait and access from:Pilgrim’s Village Resort & Fishing Shop – Cadillac, MILive minnows, crawlers, and the latest local fishing reports.🎧 Quote of the week:“Our elders say, let the water guide your paddle — the fish will follow.”Join the Hook & Paddle community for kayak-friendly fishing reports, pro rigging tips, and on-the-water storytelling that celebrates Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and paddling traditions.📍 Follow @UncleBuckTheBaitMan on Facebook for daily updates and photos.💬 Tag your catches with #HookAndPaddle and #PaddleAndSplash to be featured next week!#HookAndPaddle #PaddleAndSplash #KayakFishing #MichiganFishing #FallFishing #LakeCadillac #LakeMitchell #NorthernMichigan #PerchFishing #WalleyeFishing #PikeFishing #KayakAngler #KayakLife #KayakFishingMichigan #ColdWaterFishing #KayakTips #FishingReport #BaitMan #UncleBuckTheBaitMan #BucsAquaFarms #KayakGear #FishingRig #DropShotRig #PerchPounder #WildernessSystems #NRSBoundaryBoots #KayakAdventure #OutdoorLife #FishMichigan #KayakFishingNation #GreatLakesFishing #MidwestFishing ... See MoreSee Less

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Get the Shanties out of Dodge Fishing Report

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Permanent Ice shanties must be off the lakes by March 15

Persons placing a Permanent shanty on waters in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, or Wexford shall remove the shanty by midnight of Mar. 15 each year.

Saginaw Bay: Walleye action was better at dusk or early morning. Anglers were fishing four to five miles out from White’s Beach, in17 to 20 feet of water off Linwood, 12 to 17 feet off the Bay City State Park, 16 feet northeast of Spoils Island, seven miles north off the end of Callahan Road or Finn Road, and the middle of the Slot off Thomas Road or Sunset Bay Marina. Fishing was slow in the Hot Pond. Bluegills and some big crappie were caught in the marina at Sebewaing. At Mud Creek, perch fishing was hit-or-miss.

Saginaw River: Anglers are reminded that walleye season on the river will close at midnight this Saturday, March 15th. There has been a lot of fishing pressure all over the river. Anglers might want to avoid the crowds and try fishing the areas between the main access points. Those fishing near the Zilwaukee Bridge caught walleye but many were small. The river ice should hold for the last day of walleye season.

Higgins Lake: NO SMELT-Still has lots of ice. Lake trout are hitting on grays in 90 to 100 feet. Those targeting whitefish on the bottom have done well with wigglers, wax worms or spawn in 85 to 100 feet. Rainbow trout have been caught near the Conference Center. Try wigglers in shallow waters about a foot deep. For perch, try off Evergreen Park on the north end or around the Sunken Island. Use minnows, wigglers and wax worms in waters 50 to 70 feet deep or more.

West Grand Traverse Bay seems to be the hot spot as lake trout and burbot have been biting great off Bingham rd, and lees point. Jumbo Perch have been hit and miss off of Lee’s Point but it is worth the effort. They are still driving trucks on the bay but no recommended.

Green Lake has picked up with report of good smelt catches this week.

Anglers are reminded that walleye, pike and muskie season on the Upper Peninsula Great lakes, inland waters, St. Mary’s River and all the Lower Peninsula inland waters will close at midnight on March 15th.

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East and West Grand Traverse Bay are still good for whitefish and lake trout, and a few perch off of dock rd. on east bay. The East Bay is producing lake trout. The numbers are good but the fish were on the small side. Anglers are jigging glow pimples in 120 to 140 feet. Yuba was producing some good catches. In the West Bay, good numbers of some nice lake trout and burbot were caught. Some reported 10 pound lake trout and burbot over 8 pounds caught near Lee’s Point in 135 to 165 feet of water when jigging glows.

Green Lake: In Grand Traverse County is producing some smelt and big pike. Smelt have been slow with the arctic front. red spikes, white spikes, waxworms with a hali jig have been the best bet. Ice is good at both landing with many shanties out off the south access .

Skegemog- Perch are biting when the wind not blowing 100 miles a hour also pike have been biting Call Jack’s Sport Shop@231-258-8892

Torch Lake: Is producing a limited number of whitefish. Atlantic salmon and lake trout have also been caught. Call Jack’s Sport Shop@231-258-8892

Fife Lake- Fishing has been slow but some gills and perch have been biting Lakeside Party @ 231-879-3341 for latest info

Lake Missaukee- Is producing a few perch and crappie. The better fishing is usually along the weed beds on the west side of the lake with a minnow or spike. Pike have started to bite Call Miller Corner@ 231-839-0440. go to their facebook page miller’s bait

Crystal Lake: Lobb road has been slow for smelt and perch in 45 to 50 feet of water. Use Hali jigs with wax worms. Look for perch along the weeds in 25 to 35 feet of water. Try tear drops tipped with a minnow or spike.

Lake Cadillac: Though ice fishing continues, pike and walleye season will close on Saturday, March 15th. This is the time to target bluegill, crappie and perch with minnows, wigglers or wax worms. Call Pilgrim Village 231-775-5412 latest info

Lake Mitchell: The better fishing has been in and around Big Cove. Pike anglers have done well spearing or with tip-ups. Call Pilgrim Village 231-775-5412 latest info

Portage Lake: Ice anglers are catching perch and pike. The better perch fishing is usually in 6 to 18 feet of water along the south end between the two camps. Perch and Ciscoes have been biting the last two days Call Osborne’s@ 231-889-3775 for latest fishing report. Also Don’s Sporting Goods@ 231-723-5028

Pentwater- Has been good this week on perch call Pentwater Angler for latest info@ 231-869-1055

Manistee River: Lower sections of the river are still iced over however steelhead can be caught anywhere there is open water. Those fishing up near Tippy Dam have caught fish this week in good numbers. Call Pappy’s Bait for latest info on Tippy Dam@ 231-848-4091

Hamlin Lake: Was producing some bluegills, crappie and walleye. Early morning or late evening was best. Try 10 to 18 feet along the weed beds with Hali jigs and small spoons with wax worms or cut bait such as the head of a minnow. Hamlin Grocery@(231) 843-2058 and Capt. Chucks @ (231) 843-4458

Pere Marquette River: The lower section below Custer is still iced over. Those fishing the open water have caught steelhead.

Pere Marquette Lake: The fishing has picked up the last two days with nice perch being caught.The U.S. Coast Guard is warning anglers and other recreational users to use extreme caution due to ice breaking operations. They will be making two trips and stopping at Ludington’s Occidental Chemical Facility. Officials say ice fishermen should remove their ice shanties and equipment from these areas. Recreational users should plan their activities carefully and avoid the shipping channels. Capt. Chucks @ (231) 843-4458 for latest info.

Long Lake, Lake Leelanau has started to pick up this week with walleye and perch as lake is in better shape.

Big Glen a few perch have been caught but little glen has been slow .

Duck Lake by Interlochen Slow this week too much snow

Lake Bellaire has been fair for walleye and pike.

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Black Lake: Pike and walleye have been spotty this week Call Parrots Outpost for the latest ice conditions (989) 733-2472

Mullet Lake- Is producing perch for those using minnows and waxworms call Mullet Lake Party store@ (231) 627-4644 or Topinabee Market@ 231-238-9578

Burt Lake: Slow on walleye and perch.. Call Pat & Gary’s Party Store 231-238-6776

Grand Lake: Was producing a few perch. Try 15 to 25 feet of water around Grand Island.

Long Lake: Is very Slow

Fletchers Pond: Was producing a few crappie for those using minnows, wax worms or spikes. A few pike were taken on tip-ups. Fishing should get better this week call Wild Bills Bait and Tackle@ (989) 742-4874

Otsego Lake- Fishing has been slow on Otsego Perch fishing has been fair on Bradford, chub Lake trout fishing has been good. The sturgeon have been slow but a 65″ did get caught this week this week Call Northern Sports@ 987-448-2014 for latest info

Higgins Lake- NO SMELT-Still has lots of ice. Lake trout are hitting on grays in 90 to 100 feet. Those targeting whitefish on the bottom have done well with wigglers, wax worms or spawn in 85 to 100 feet. Rainbow trout have been caught near the Conference Center. Try wigglers in shallow waters about a foot deep. For perch, try off Evergreen Park on the north end or around the Sunken Island. Use minnows, wigglers and wax worms in waters 50 to 70 feet deep or more.
.Call Erik@ Silver Dollar Express (989) 821-6227 or Dave@Sports Barn 989-821-9511 for latest fishing info.

Houghton Lake- Catch rates for bluegill should pick up with the warmer weather. Walleye anglers were doing well also some jumbo perch. Try along the weed beds in 10 feet or more for walleye. Middle Grounds has been good for walleye but access to lake is still tough.

Angelo’s Party Store has shanties call for the latest info@ 989-202-4422

Pappa’s Bait reporting walleye fishing off the middle grounds on Houghton Lake he also some pike and perch. 989-429-5780

Hubbard Lake: has been steady.

Au Sable River: Anglers have caught steelhead but the action was quite slow at times. Most are using wax worms or spawn. The ramp on Rea Road is useable but 4-wheel drive is needed. There is still quite a bit of ice between the Whirlpool and the pier. With the ongoing changes in weather, anglers should anticipate flow variations below Foote Dam. Extreme cold has caused difficulties in operating the spill gates at the Foote Hydroelectric Project which in turn cause unexpected flow changes when they are opened or closed. There is the potential for rapid flow changes due to the breakup of ice cover which causes ice dams and the temporary impounding of water followed by rapid flow when these blockages release water. Those steelhead fishing on the lower river should check the USGS website for current flow conditions.

Wixom Lake has been fair for gills, pike and crappie but warm weather got some water flowing so things should pick-up Crappie fishing should get better with the warm-up Gladwin County. Be sure to stop at Sandys Market or Big R’s to get your bait! call Joe (989) 435-9688

Sanford Lake has been fair call Sanford Sport for info on Wixom and Sanford @ 989-687.5161

Secord Lake has been fair for panfish. Sandy’s Market call Joe (989) 435-9688

Wiggins and Sugar Springs have been good for pike and panfish. Call Chappel Dam Grocery @
(989) 426-7503 or check out their facebook page

Lake St. Helen: Catch rates are slow this week. For pike, try tip-ups with large minnows. Anglers will find crappie in waters 8 feet or deeper. They were hitting on small minnows and wax worms. The lake is producing a few perch ranging 10 to 12 inches but no big numbers. Most anglers are fishing First Lake especially the north and northwest side as well as off the boat launch. Call Dave @ Malcomb’s 989-389-2100 for latest info.

Around Baldwin a few pike and gills being caught but ice conditions are good.

Hesperia reports good pike fishing and a few gills and lakes are getting better for walking.

Cedar Lake: About five miles north of Oscoda is providing a fair to good number of perch, bluegill, crappie and walleye.

Clear Lake: In Montmorency County is producing splake though most are sub-legal.

Tawas: Some perch were caught inside the harbor. Keepers were running 6 to 8 inches but some caught a few bigger fish. A couple pike were speared or taken on tip-ups off Jerry’s Marina.

Au Gres: A few walleye anglers were fishing off Booth Road. Perch anglers caught a few nice fish in 7 feet of water off the mouth of the Rifle River and in 6 feet of water straight off Palmer Road. Most fish were 7 to 10 inches. Walleye were caught in 7 to 15 feet mostly in the evening.

Upper Peninsula Fishing Report

Marquette: Few anglers were fishing the Lower Harbor. The ice was good however conditions can change quickly with strong winds. There are pockets of open water off the Coast Guard Lighthouse and towards Picnic Rocks. Catch rates were poor with only a few small splake taken. In the Upper Harbor, there was ice near the “bubblers” however this is new ice because strong winds blew out the existing ice. Catch rates were poor with only a few coho, lake herring or small chinook caught. There is some open water out from the Upper Harbor breakwall. South winds have opened up stretches of water between the Carp River and the prison. Most areas will see shifting ice over the next few weeks.

Carp River: The mouth is open just below the bridge on Hwy-41 and to the discharge area. A few anglers have tried fishing but had no luck. Conditions are difficult due to snow and ice along the shoreline.

Au Train: The entire bay is frozen over but no anglers were observed. The Brownstone launch is not plowed. Parking is marginal on M-28 as plows have not widened the highway. One angler fishing off the Rock River had no success. The ice was thick with large pockets of slush in-between which makes it difficult to auger good holes.

Menominee River: On March 4th, the center door at the Hattie Street Dam was opened to full capacity which released much of the ice that was secure on the Wisconsin side of the dam. Anglers caught walleye at night when jigging a piece of minnow. Trout anglers targeting the open water on the Michigan side did not catch any fish. Those jigging for pike between the Marinette Marine and Stephenson Island are marking fish but the bite was slow. Those looking for panfish tried near the boat launch at the lighthouse. Anglers need to use caution and watch for unsafe ice near the middle of the river.

Little Bay De Noc: Has exceptional ice this year but travel has been difficult. Many have added extensions to their augers because the ice is so thick. More anglers are out as the walleye action was good. Fish were caught by those jigging rapalas with or without a minnow in 25 to 40 feet between the Escanaba River and Gladstone. Fair walleye action was noted along the “Narrows” in 30 to 40 feet and off the Second and Third Reefs in 20 to 35 feet at night. The head of the bay had mixed results with some fish caught in 8 to 35 feet by those using tip-ups with large sucker minnows. Perch anglers had good catches in the “Narrows” when using minnows or wigglers in 33 to 41 feet. Good numbers of jumbo perch reported from this area. Near Kipling, lots of small perch along with some jumbos were taken in 28 feet or in 14 to 30 feet near the Day’s River. Whitefish anglers off Sand Point did not do well. Several large northern pike were caught on tip-ups in 20 feet at the head of the bay.

Munuscong: Catch rates were poor to fair with the better catches coming from deeper water along the channel. Thick ice remains. Dig out your sled and thaw out your minnow bucket. This is your last weekend to catch a walleye dinner AND win a prize for it! DAN’S RESORT LAST CHANCE WALLEYE DERBY

Cedarville and Hessel: Hessel Bay is producing a few small yellow perch. Wilderness Bay is producing a fair number of keepers. Musky Bay and Duck Bay had fair catch rates.

Southeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report

Lake Erie: The Metro Park Marina was producing some perch. Try minnows or wigglers. Walleye are still being caught in Brest Bay.

Huron River: Anglers did catch a couple steelhead near Labo Park.

Detroit River: Those fishing Airport Bay were still taking some perch. Cold weather will once again delay the onset of bigger perch coming up into the canals.

Lake St. Clair: The ice is holding. Anglers could still be ice fishing for a least a couple more weeks. Perch fishing was fair at best on the Michigan side. Anglers are sorting through a lot of small ones to get enough for a meal.

Saginaw Bay: Walleye action was better at dusk or early morning. Anglers were fishing four to five miles out from White’s Beach, in17 to 20 feet of water off Linwood, 12 to 17 feet off the Bay City State Park, 16 feet northeast of Spoils Island, seven miles north off the end of Callahan Road or Finn Road, and the middle of the Slot off Thomas Road or Sunset Bay Marina. Fishing was slow in the Hot Pond. Bluegills and some big crappie were caught in the marina at Sebewaing. At Mud Creek, perch fishing was hit-or-miss.

Saginaw River: Anglers are reminded that walleye season on the river will close at midnight this Saturday, March 15th. There has been a lot of fishing pressure all over the river. Anglers might want to avoid the crowds and try fishing the areas between the main access points. Those fishing near the Zilwaukee Bridge caught walleye but many were small. The river ice should hold for the last day of walleye season.

Southwest Lower Peninsula Fishing Report

The ice should be fine even after the warm up. Fishing for crappie, yellow perch, bluegill and northern pike was picking up on inland lakes.

St. Joseph River: Steelhead fishing was good.

Kalamazoo River: Is still producing some steelhead up near the Allegan Dam. Try small spoons, spinners or spawn.

Grand River at Lansing: Anglers will find a few scattered steelhead and pike in the river. Not many anglers have been out.

Park Lake: Was producing a few crappie.

Muskegon River: Continues to produce some nice steelhead. Target the deeper holes until the weather warms back up. Try flies that resemble small goby.

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Fish Starting to Bite

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eport around the circuit report the warm weather got water running back into the lakes to get oxygen back into the lakes to get the fish feeding again.

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West Grand Traverse Bay seems to be the hot spot as lake trout and burbot have been biting great off Bingham rd, and lees point. Jumbo Perch have been hit and miss off of Lee’s Point but it is worth the effort.

Lake Cadillac has been producing crappie again this week.

Tippy Dam has been good this week for steelhead.

Rivers are starting to open up so steelhead fishing has been on the up swing.

Portage Lake has been good this week for perch and Walleye.

Manistee Lake has been good for pike this week.

Long Lake by Traverse is getting pressure this week but guys report lots of moving to find fish this week.

Smelt have slowed on Crystal Lake, but Green Lake has picked up with report of good smelt catches this week.

Higgins Lake no smelt. but great perch and lake trout fishing. Kelly Beach has been good for perch on the south-end.

Houghton Lake the middle grounds producing walleye and perch.

Pentwater Lake has been fair but no fisherman this week.

Hamlin Lake has been good for gills this week.

DAN’S RESORT LAST CHANCE WALLEYE DERBY

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Dig out your sled and thaw out your minnow bucket. This is your last weekend to catch a walleye dinner AND win a prize for it!

DAN’S RESORT LAST CHANCE WALLEYE DERBY

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March 14-15th
Final weigh-in at 9:30pm, Saturday night.
First place is $400!
23477 S Bay Rd, Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-8753
Stick around after the weigh-in for your chance to win prizes in the mystery weight contest and other drawings.

Tickets: $15 adults, $5 kids. Available in the tackle shop.

Fish on!

p.s. the temperatures will be ABOVE zero this time around and it looks like it will a beautiful weekend to be on the bay.

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Weekend Ice Fishing Report Wrap-up

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FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL

It’s no where near last ice yet. We’re past the peak of ice fishing season. Don’t pack away your tackle because some of the best fish of the season are usually caught. Pike and Walleye Seasons close March 15th. So there isn’t much time. Serious tip-up and Spear Anglers will get withdrawals. Several target pike and walleye to the very end. Best bet has been the West Side of Mitchell, outside the Coves. The numbers are coming off Mitchell. Fewer but larger have been caught on Cadillac.

The Kenwood Park Area on Cadillac is still the better Panfish Area. Crappie have been active through out the day. They’re suspending and at time’s just under the ice. More and more bluegills are showing up. You may have to sort but the numbers are there. Even a keeper perch may be caught.

The lakes look empty since most of the permanent shanties have been removed.

SMELT

There’s strong interest in smelt, However the smelt cities of permanent shanties are disappearing. Permanent shanties have to be removed by Midnight, March 15th. Portables are taking over. Catches are still at night. Day light catches have been hit or miss.

Decent numbers of smelt are coming from Green Lake. Crystal lately has been slow. No reports from Higgins.

MANISTEE RIVER

Steelhead have started. Time to break out your long rods, spool fresh line. The most poular bait seems to be waxworms on jigs. Some are bobber fishing with beads.

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Miller’s Corner fishing contest has been a success with lots of happy fisherman, with fishing picking up.

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Grand Traverse Bay- East bay has been good for whitefish, lake trout, some are fishing off of dock rd and east bay access site and catching a few perch.

West Bay has been awesome for lake trout out from Bingham Rd. Lake trout has been fair off of lees point and stoney point with some Burbot. They are catching jumbo perch on west bay north of Lees Point somewhere but they are very tight lipped and have not found the location some are driving out to the spot.

Higgins Lake has been fair for lake trout and perch. No Smelt reported.

Green Lake the smelt fishing has been getting better.

Crystal Lake off Lobb Rd. still good for big smelt.

Saginaw Bay-Ice conditions are remaining solid out on the Saginaw Bay. Most areas you will find 12-18” of good ice but you have to watch out for the working shoves that are out 2 to 4 miles depending on where you leave from. You can cross those, but you should check it out with a spud first and proceed with extreme caution as always. There are some big schools of fish moving around in 12-19 feet of water from the state park all the way up to Standish, so some days you may have to move a couple times to get on the hungry fish. As the winter progresses the fish head toward the river and move in to the shallows following the bait so if you’re not ready by now, you better get moving because the best fishing is yet to come.

Perch action has been slow but if you sit on a school you’re bound to catch some nice ones after a little sorting. I’ve talked to quite a few anglers that caught some 11-13’’ perch while they were out jigging for walleye as well.

Fletcher’s Pond- Still plenty of ice and fish are biting well. As the whether warms up here in March, look for some of the best pan fishing of the year, including the jumbo perch.

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Fishing Tip
Change Sizes. When action slows, instead of changing colors, try changing the size of one’s jig. This tip works both ways – switching from a smaller to a larger jig and from a larger to a smaller jig. One of my favorite ice fishing jigs is a red and chartreuse size 10 Teardrop. After catching many fish on this jig, switch from the size 10 Teardrop to the size 6 Teardrop which is nearly twice as big but in the exact same color. This often results in catching a few bigger bluegills. As a final matter, switch to the ultra small size 12, Teardrop jig and will catch a few more fish that would not take the other two sizes.

The Michigan Warm-Up Fishing Report 3/7/14

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This below zero weather has shut down fishing but the fish have started to bite in many places so hopefully they will continue with warmer weather. It has been really bad this week but a warm up tomorrow should help. It is really slow around Northern Michigan as lakes have too much snow also have an extension on your power auger as ice is 36″ to 45″ on many lakes

The 2014 Fishing Licenses went on sale March 1st. This gives anglers one month to purchase their new license before they are required on April 1st. The 2014 Fishing Guides will be available at all license vendors so be sure to ask for your copy!

Ice fishing activity is down. It seems many are getting tired of the extreme cold, deep snow, difficult travel conditions, and trying to drill holes through excessive ice.

Around Manistee Lake by Manistee this week walleye have been biting

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Manistee lake Also and walleye master john caught these. Call Dewey@ Don’s Sport Shop 231-723-5028 for latest info on Maistee Lake

Grand Traverse Bays are still good for whitefish and lake trout, and a few perch off of dock rd. on east bay.

Saginaw Bay: Morning fishing was slow for walleye but the evening bite was pretty good. Anglers can see the fish in the morning but they would not bite. Catch rates picked up considerably between late afternoon and dark especially in 18 to 20 feet near the Black Hole, 15 to 23 feet off Linwood and 3.5 miles north of Spoils Island. A couple perch were caught near the first pressure crack off the Bay City State Park. The Hot Pond and Vanderbilt Park were slow. Walleye were caught in 20 feet of water off the end of Callahan Road but that is a long way out! Those fishing off Thomas Road caught a few walleye from the Slot. Bluegills and crappie were caught in the marina at Sebewaing. Those fishing the river and marina at Caseville caught a few small perch.

Saginaw River: Fishing was generally slow from Wickes Park north through Saginaw, around the Zilwaukee Bridge, and the Middle Grounds at the south end of Bay City. Anglers say the fish are there but they are not biting. A couple walleye were caught after dark at the Middle Grounds, below the Independence Bridge and downstream of the U.S.S. Edson. Some perch were caught off the cement plant at Essexville. Try perch rigs and minnows.

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East and West Grand Traverse Bay are still good for whitefish and lake trout, and a few perch off of dock rd. on east bay. The East Bay is producing lake trout. The numbers are good but the fish were on the small side. Anglers are jigging glow pimples in 120 to 140 feet. Yuba was producing some good catches. In the West Bay, good numbers of some nice lake trout and burbot were caught. Some reported 10 pound lake trout and burbot over 8 pounds caught near Lee’s Point in 135 to 165 feet of water when jigging glows.

Green Lake: In Grand Traverse County is producing some smelt and big pike. Smelt have been slow with the arctic front. red spikes, white spikes, waxworms with a hali jig have been the best bet. Ice is good at both landing with many shanties out off the south access .

Skegemog- Perch are biting when the wind not blowing 100 miles a hour also pike have been biting Call Jack’s Sport Shop@231-258-8892

Torch Lake: Is producing a limited number of whitefish. Atlantic salmon and lake trout have also been caught. Call Jack’s Sport Shop@231-258-8892

Fife Lake- Fishing has been slow but some gills and perch have been biting Lakeside Party @ 231-879-3341 for latest info

Lake Missaukee- Is producing a few perch and crappie. The better fishing is usually along the weed beds on the west side of the lake with a minnow or spike. Pike have started to bite Call Miller Corner@ 231-839-0440. Also they are having Miller’s Corner 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament go to there facebook page miller’s bait

Crystal Lake: Lobb road has been ok for smelt and perch has excellent smelt fishing at night in 45 to 50 feet of water. Use Hali jigs with wax worms. Look for perch along the weeds in 25 to 35 feet of water. Try tear drops tipped with a minnow or spike.

Lake Cadillac: A couple nice crappie were caught however this was the exception, and not the rule. A fair to good number of walleye have been caught by those using tip-ups with minnows for pike. Call Pilgrim Village 231-775-5412 latest info

Lake Mitchell: Continues to produce some walleye, pike and crappie. Catch rates for bluegill and perch were hit-or-miss. The better fishing seems to be early evening and night. Try Big Cove for pike, crappie and bluegills. Call Pilgrim Village 231-775-5412 latest info

Portage Lake: Ice anglers are catching perch and pike. The better perch fishing is usually in 6 to 18 feet of water along the south end between the two camps. Perch and Ciscoes have been biting the last two days Call Osborne’s@ 231-889-3775 for latest fishing report. Also Don’s Sporting Goods@ 231-723-5028

Pentwater- Has been slow this week call Pentwater Angler for latest info@ 231-869-1055

Manistee River: Is pretty much locked up with ice from High Bridge down. A couple steelhead were caught at Tippy Dam. Call Pappy’s Bait for latest info on Tippy Dam@ 231-848-4091

Hamlin Lake: Was producing some bluegills, crappie and walleye. Early morning or late evening was best. Try 10 to 18 feet along the weed beds with Hali jigs and small spoons with wax worms or cut bait such as the head of a minnow. Hamlin Grocery@(231) 843-2058 and Capt. Chucks @ (231) 843-4458

Pere Marquette River: Has steelhead. Those wading have caught steelhead and the occasional brown trout.

Pere Marquette Lake: The fishing has picked up the last two days with nice perch being caught.The U.S. Coast Guard is warning anglers and other recreational users to use extreme caution due to ice breaking operations. They will be making two trips and stopping at Ludington’s Occidental Chemical Facility. Officials say ice fishermen should remove their ice shanties and equipment from these areas. Recreational users should plan their activities carefully and avoid the shipping channels. Capt. Chucks @ (231) 843-4458 for latest info.

Long Lake, Lake Leelanau has started to pick up this week with walleye and perch as lake is in better shape.

Big Glen a few perch have been caught but little glen has been slow .

Duck Lake by Interlochen Slow this week too much snow

Lake Bellaire has been fair for walleye and pike.

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Black Lake: Pike and walleye have been spotty this week Call Parrots Outpost for the latest ice conditions (989) 733-2472

Mullet Lake- Is producing perch for those using minnows and waxworms call Mullet Lake Party store@ (231) 627-4644 or Topinabee Market@ 231-238-9578

Burt Lake: Slow on walleye and perch.. Call Pat & Gary’s Party Store 231-238-6776

Grand Lake: Was producing a few perch. Try 15 to 25 feet of water around Grand Island.

Long Lake: Is very Slow

Fletchers Pond: Was producing a few crappie for those using minnows, wax worms or spikes. A few pike were taken on tip-ups. Fishing should get better this week call Wild Bills Bait and Tackle@ (989) 742-4874

Otsego Lake- Fishing has been slow on Otsego Perch fishing has been fair on Bradford, chub Lake trout fishing has been good. The sturgeon have been slow but a 65″ did get caught this week this week Call Northern Sports@ 987-448-2014 for latest info

Higgins Lake- NO SMELT! Lake trout are being caught on greys. Perch anglers were starting to catch a few bigger ones in 8 to 12 feet of water on the east side of the lake off Maple Hurst Road and Flag Point. Perch were caught south of the Sunken Island by those using minnows, spikes and wax worms. Rainbow trout can be found in the shallows off Big Creek and the Conference Center. Most are using blues. Perch were caught near Big Creek, Treasure Island, or B & B Marina. On the south end of the lake, perch were caught off Sunken Island. A few pike were taken on tip-ups and large minnows. Those spearing were seeing smaller pike. Kelly Beach on the south-end has been great for perch and today they were biting..
.Call Erik@ Silver Dollar Express (989) 821-6227 or Dave@Sports Barn 989-821-9511 for latest fishing info.

Houghton Lake- Catch rates for bluegill should pick up with the warmer weather. Walleye anglers were doing well also some jumbo perch. Try along the weed beds in 10 feet or more for walleye. Middle Grounds has been good for walleye as I saw a limit catch from this week at Pappa’s Bait

Angelo’s Party Store has shanties call for the latest info@ 989-202-4422

Dave at Four Season Party Store has his shanties out and they were catching fish call Dave @989-422-5230

Lyman’s Shanty rental @ 989-422-3231 says pike walleye and perch have been fair with a walleye once in a while just before dark.

Korbinski’s Shanty Rental call Rod@ 989-366-9500

Pappa’s Bait reporting walleye fishing off the middle grounds on Houghton Lake he also some pike and perch. 989-429-5780

Hubbard Lake: has been steady.

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Lake Margrethe: Is producing some walleye, perch and pike. Above a huge muskie 50 inches was taken there Wednesday. Call Skips Sport@ 989-348-7111 for latest info

Wixom Lake has been slow for gills, pike and crappie but warm weather got some water flowing so things should pick-up Crappie fishing should get better with the warm-up Gladwin County. Be sure to stop at Sandys Market or Big R’s to get your bait! call Joe (989) 435-9688

Sanford Lake has been fair call Sanford Sport for info on Wixom and Sanford @ 989-687.5161

Secord Lake has been fair for panfish. Sandy’s Market call Joe (989) 435-9688

Wiggins and Sugar Springs have been good for pike and panfish. Call Chappel Dam Grocery @
(989) 426-7503 or check out their facebook page

Lake St. Helen: Catch rates are slow this week. For pike, try tip-ups with large minnows. Anglers will find crappie in waters 8 feet or deeper. They were hitting on small minnows and wax worms. The lake is producing a few perch ranging 10 to 12 inches but no big numbers. Most anglers are fishing First Lake especially the north and northwest side as well as off the boat launch. Call Dave @ Malcomb’s 989-389-2100 for latest info.

Around Baldwin a few pike and gills being caught but ice conditions are good.

Hesperia reports good pike fishing and a few gills but lakes still have lots of snow.

Cedar Lake: About five miles north of Oscoda is providing a fair to good number of perch, bluegill, crappie and walleye.

Clear Lake: In Montmorency County is producing splake though most are sub-legal.

Au Sable River: Has yet again unstable river flow below Foote Dam. Extremely cold weather causes the river above the Alcona Impoundment to turn to slush, create anchor ice and finally ice dams that create large changes in downstream flows. These conditions can make it very difficult for fishing or floating below Foote Dam.

Van Etten Lake: Ice conditions remain good. Access sites at the park and Air Force Beach are clear of snow. Perch, bluegill and crappie were caught in good numbers.

Tawas: Fishing was slow on the bay. Perch anglers inside the harbor are getting a few. Walleye anglers were marking and seeing fish but they would not bite.

Au Gres: Had slow fishing. At Palmer Road, walleye anglers were going out about four miles and fishing in the evening. Fishing pressure was light as most were heading down to Linwood.

Upper Peninsula Fishing Report

Inland lakes in Delta, Alger and Schoolcraft Counties have been slow with thick ice and deep snow deterring most anglers from even trying. Au Train Lake was producing a few perch and pike.

Keweenaw Bay: Bitter cold temperatures are keeping most anglers at home. Those brave enough to head out said the bite was very slow.

Munising: A hard top crust in the bay makes for easier walking. Anglers are targeting splake, whitefish and coho. Try 60 to 70 feet when bouncing an egg off the bottom. Many were small but keepers were reported. The bigger splake and a couple 15 inch coho were caught off Sand Point. Smelt are being marked but none were caught. Catch rates were spotty in Trout Bay however anglers did manage to catch coho, lake trout and steelhead.

Menominee River: Still has unsafe ice from where the ice breaker went upstream to Marinette. Those fishing at the Menikaunee launch caught small yellow perch when jigging wax worms. The bite was still slow for northern pike. Anglers can see them with cameras but the bite is not there. Those jigging for walleye through the ice at the dam caught a few fish. They are using a piece of minnow or wax worms.

Little Bay De Noc: Many anglers have installed extensions on their augers because the ice is so thick. Travel conditions improved and more anglers were targeting walleye. Catch rates were fair between Gladstone and Garth Point. At the head of the bay, most used tip-ups with sucker minnows in 8 to 20 feet. Those fishing the Second and Third Reefs were jigging rapalas or using tip-ups in 18 to 30 feet and those at Gladstone were jigging rapalas in 28 to 32 feet. Catch rates were best at dusk. For whitefish, catch rates were fair in 30 to 35 feet at Gladstone or 75 to 85 feet at Sand Point. Perch reports were down but a few were taken on minnows and wigglers in 19 to 30 feet along the Second Reef.

IMG_1911Munuscong: Has excellent ice however catch rates remain slow in Raber Bay. Dan’s Resort Says I know its cold, and you are sick of the cold weather, but there is still lots of fishing left. When its 95 degrees this summer you’ll be wishing you were ice fishing. Lots of snow on the ice, mostly sleds going out. fish on!

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Phone (906) 647-8753
Email dansresort@gmail.com
Website http://www.dans-resort.com

Cedarville and Hessel: Those fishing Government Bay at Cedarville or Wilderness Bay at Hessel are seeing perch but very few bites.

Southeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report

Lake Erie: Anglers caught a few big perch in the Metro Park Marina. Catch rates for walleye improved some in Brest Bay. Try early morning and late evening.

Huron River: Those fishing the couple spots with open water caught steelhead. Try Labo Park or up near the dam at Flat Rock.

Wayne County: Panfish anglers are experiencing varying levels of success because of the changing weather. Most are using teardrops with wax worms or mousies.

Washtenaw County: Inland lakes are producing a light number of pike and panfish.

Detroit River: Those fishing Grosse Ile are still taking some perch in Airport Bay. A slight warm-up by the end of the week may push some bigger fish up into the canals.

Lake St. Clair: Overall perch fishing was spotty. Small perch seem abundant however bigger fish were seen but they would not bite.

St. Clair River: Has ice flows coming down. No word on fishing conditions.

Saginaw Bay: Morning fishing was slow for walleye but the evening bite was pretty good. Anglers can see the fish in the morning but they would not bite. Catch rates picked up considerably between late afternoon and dark especially in 18 to 20 feet near the Black Hole, 15 to 23 feet off Linwood and 3.5 miles north of Spoils Island. A couple perch were caught near the first pressure crack off the Bay City State Park. The Hot Pond and Vanderbilt Park were slow. Walleye were caught in 20 feet of water off the end of Callahan Road but that is a long way out! Those fishing off Thomas Road caught a few walleye from the Slot. Bluegills and crappie were caught in the marina at Sebewaing. Those fishing the river and marina at Caseville caught a few small perch.

Saginaw River: Fishing was generally slow from Wickes Park north through Saginaw, around the Zilwaukee Bridge, and the Middle Grounds at the south end of Bay City. Anglers say the fish are there but they are not biting. A couple walleye were caught after dark at the Middle Grounds, below the Independence Bridge and downstream of the U.S.S. Edson. Some perch were caught off the cement plant at Essexville. Try perch rigs and minnows.

Southwest Lower Peninsula Fishing Report

Ice fishing activity has been slow on the inland lakes. Some have caught panfish and pike but overall catch rates were down. Many lakes are running low on dissolved oxygen so fish have moved higher up in water column.

St. Joseph River: Is giving up some steelhead. Try a jig and wax worm or spawn.

Kalamazoo River: Those fishing up near the Allegan Dam caught steelhead and the occasional walleye. They are using spawn or a jig and wax worm.

Calhoun County: Catch rates were slow on the inland lakes. A few panfish were caught in Warner Lake.

Calhoun County: Catch rates were slow on the inland lakes. A few panfish were caught in Warner Lake.

Lake Macatawa: Was giving up limit catches of yellow perch. Catch rates for bluegill were slow.

Grand River at Grand Rapids: Has steelhead but no big push yet, still too cold. Those targeting walleye reported seeing more fish. Most are fishing up near the dam. Ice flows were not a problem.

Grand River at Lansing: Anglers will want to target pike at the North Lansing Dam and Moore’s Park. One steelhead was caught near the dam at Moore’s Park.

Jackson County: Fishing activity was slow.

Reeds Lake: Was producing a few more pike.

Muskegon River: Is producing some steelhead with incredible color. Most anglers are using flies or artificial bait in the deeper holes. Fish movement should improve with warmer temperatures the next couple days.

Miller’s Corner 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament

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Millers Corner
6991 W. Jennings Rd., Lake City, Michigan 49651

When March 8 at 7:00am until March 9 at 12:00pm
Description
Cost: Adults $10, Kids (12-under) $2
Categories for Walleye, Pike, Blue Gill, Perch & Crappie
Lake Missaukee ONLY
Cash & Prizes for category winners
Door Prizes & 50/50
All weigh-in’s are done at Millers Corner, final weigh-in will be no later than 3pm on Sunday 3/9. All prizes will be given away at the Town Pump Saloon at 4pm on Sunday 3/9. All entries are awarded a fish dinner from Millers Corner during the prize give-a-ways.
100 % PAYBACK!
Sign up at Miller’s Corner 231-839-0440

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FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL

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FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014

Another Weekend is history. More fresh snow. A little everyday keeping everything clean and white. Life is good. However most would like to see grass again.

Forgetting the friget temperatures, We’re on the tail end of Winter. Fishing isn’t as easy as earlier. The fish still eat but are more cautious—or are they smarter? Those fishing with electronics or cameras auger many holes to locate fish then fish. Others cut a hole and wait for the fish to come to them. No question who catches more.

There have been reports of good catches of crappie, pike and even a few walleye from Cadillac and Mitchell. Descent size perch and bluegills have been spotty. Late afternoons have been producing the most fish. Those on the ice in late afternoons and staying an hour after the sun goes down are doing the best,

A few lucky anglers are catching “slab” size crappies in the 12 to 14 inch range. These are larger then a dinner plate. Many of them have been caught on tip-ups. Those fishing for walleye using light line tip-ups baited with walleye size minnows often catch them by accident—or intent. This size is exceptional. Most we see are in the 7 to 10 inch range. Normal good eaters.

Black Crappie Master Angler size; Catch and Release 14″, Catch and Keep is 14″ and Minimum weight of 1.12 lb.

The 2014 License Structure has changed. “A Base License is reguired for everyone who hunts. It allows for small game hunting and purchasing other hunting licenses. It is not required to purchase a fishing license. Revenue generated under the new license structure will create better recreational opportunities, improve habital, and help preserve and promote Michigan;s Fishing, Hunting and Trapping throughout the State.”