FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013
Summer has past its peak. Shorter days and cooler nights help to cool the water temperatures on Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell. Some of the best fishing of the year is coming.
Schools of crappie can be found on the East side of Lake Cadillac. Reports of limits say they’re scattered from outside the City Dock to the library. Boat anglers catch them throughout the day, while those fishing from the City Dock say fishing the evenings is the best.
Bluegills have made the weed beds streaching from the boat launch to the Clam River, their home. This area, across from Cadillac High School, has been good for bass and pike also.
Manistee River:
Reports of Salmon catches are coming from the Big and Little Manistee; the early kings are angry and strong. Those catching them say they’re larger than last year. Expect frequent breakoffs.