LANSING -- As the salmon runs wind down, the steelhead action will increase, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.
Pier anglers have started to catch steelhead, but more rain is needed to bring the fish in.
Walleye fishing is very good on inland lakes this time of year, although few anglers participate. This is also a good time of year to catch pike and muskie.
Bear River: A few late running salmon are turning up but for the most part the salmon are done for this year.
Charlevoix: A couple anglers were still targeting salmon near the Cement Plant.
Lake Bellaire: Some were targeting walleye off Fisherman's Paradise when trolling crawler harnesses. A few bass were still being caught on tube baits, crank baits and rubber worms.
Elk River: The salmon run is pretty much done.
Boardman River: The peak of the salmon run is over, however fish are still in the river including a few fresh ones. Try spawn under a bobber in the deeper holes.
Leland: Those still heading out and fishing the north end of North Manitou Island have caught a few fish when trolling in 60 to 80 feet of water with green flies.
Glen Arbor: Docks at the boat launch have been removed for the season.
Glen Lake: Perch fishing was steady with fish 5 to 7 inches hitting on wigglers.
Platte River: Those drifting spawn or yarn have caught a few. Most of the coho have moved up to the lower weir.
Frankfort: Boat anglers were still catching chinook and steelhead when fishing in 100 to 140 feet of water as far north as Pt. Betsie.
Betsie River: Steelhead are just getting started in the lower river.
Arcadia: Catch rates were good for salmon and steelhead when trolling in 60 to 100 feet of water with lead and multi-colored spoons.
Lake Missaukee: Some walleye and pike have been caught.
Manistee: Steelhead along with a few leftover salmon are being caught in 150 to 300 feet of water. Red and orange were still good colors. Pier and shore anglers are catching steelhead on fresh salmon spawn.
Manistee River: There are still a few salmon on the gravel, although the run has begun to wind down. Steelhead were caught in the lower river.
