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Michigan Fishing Report

Updated February 11,2005

This Weeks Fishing Tip

Walleyes continue to move into river systems.Spoons, jigging raps and, jigs and minnows are your ticket to success fished vertically whether through the ice or on open water.

Inland lakes action is heating up at this time as bluegills and crappies start feeding more regularly. Start your search off the edge of weedbeds and work deeper as the morning fades.Towards evening start working your way back to the weed edges.

Upper Peninsula Report

No Reports

For current conditions call Naomi at Bayshore Resort(906) 428-2950.

Northern Lower Peninsula

Saginaw Bay/Saginaw River

The Saginaw Bay area is producing good numbers of walleye for anglers willing to get away from the crowds.

Woody's Live Bait is located at the point of Michigan, Mackinaw and Gratiot across from McDonalds and opens at 6:00am. For updated info on conditions, give Woody's Bait & Tackle a call at (517)797-8100.

Check ahead of time with Cox's Bait for current conditions in Saginaw at (517) 777-2453 or check out Cox's website at http://www.jcfx.net for their online fishing report.

(For up to date info on Saginaw Bay, callJames Nesbitt at the Michigan Sportsman. (517) 893-6550.

Port Huron

St.Clair River/ Lake St Clair

Lake St Clair action has been spotty for perch and the key to finding reasonably consistent action is to locate good weed beds and stay away from crowds.

. For charter information call Captain Tom Arlington at (810) 725-8233.

If any of you fishermen have any updated info, please let me know!

Detroit River

No recent reports.

Lake Erie

No Reports

If you’re interested in some of the finest ice fishing or open water walleyes to be found, contact Capt. Joe at (419)285-3106 to make arrangements for an ice fishing charter off the Bass Islands next Winter and let him know how you heard about him. Ice Charter packages include transportation to and from heated shanties, bait, tackle and even hot meals if desired!

Hard Water Charters is also in full gear for walleye charters so make your plans for a walleye trip in the near future and cash in on some awesome fishing.

If your up to fishing at night for the biggest walleyes of your life, contact Capt. Rocco Papandrea for the experience of a lifetime at (219)262-3370.

For updated fishing info or to book a charter aboard the Icebreaker II, email Captain Ron Dubsky and he'll help you out. (icebreaker@micharterboats.com)

Western Lower Michigan

Decent catches of steelhead are being reported from the St Joe River below the Berrien Springs Dam.

For guided fishing trips Phil Wilson can be reach ed at (616)669-2261.

Inland Lakes

Most Southeastern lower Michigan lakes are starting to pick up and will continue to do so untill ice out. Good Bets for Crappie and Bluegills in Livingston County are Chemung, Big Crooked, Portage and Big Silver Lakes although access is limited on Big Silver and Portage.

Walleyes can be found in small numbers on Chemung and Woodland Lakes while Big Portage continues to produce a few good size fish for anglers with access.

The Log Cabin on McGregor Rd between Portage and Baseline Lakes in Livingston County has an excellant supply of fishing necessities and live bait right now so if you live in the Dexter/Pinckney area,get on over and see Craig for your supplies or call ahead for local information.(734)426-5000

A good topographic map of the lake you’re planning to fish is an absolute necessity.

Now is a good time to obtain maps if you don’t already have them. good sources of fishing maps are:

Michigan United Conservation Clubs
1-800-777-6720

Fishing Hot Spots, Inc.
1-800-ALL-Maps

Local Fishing and Ice Reports

Gladstone/Little Bay de Noc-Bayshore Resort-Naomi Johnson--(906)428-2950

Bay City/Saginaw Bay--Michigan Sportsman-(517)893-6550

Saginaw River--Cox's Bait--(517)777-2453 or visit their website at

Cox's Bait

Anchor Bay--Northbay Charters--Capt Tom Arlington

Northbay Charters

Lake St Clair--Lakeside Fishing--Capt Dan--Taped Report (810)777-7008 or visit their website at www.lakesidefishingshop.com

Livingston County--Portage Marine--Pat--(734)426-5000

Lake Erie--Port Clinton--Hard Water Charters--Capt Joe Kostura--(419)285-3106

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Until next time, Good Fishing!

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