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LANSING — As the dog days of summer approach, walleye fishing in waters of Saginaw Bay and other parts of the Great Lakes including Saginaw Bay has begun to taper off, the Michigan Department of natural Resources and Environment says.
A few salmon have been caught in some rivers but no big numbers yet, the agency said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.
Traverse City: In the East Bay, good numbers of whitefish have been caught north of the Center Road launch in 60 to 90 feet of water. Try using natural colored sand kickers. Salmon anglers are catching few fish per trip south of Bluff Road when targeting waters 100 feet deep. Near Elk Rapids, smallmouth bass are hitting on minnows in the channel. In the West Bay, boats were not marking many fish. A few were caught north of Suttons Bay in 60 to 80 feet of water. Lake trout action was slow.
Petoskey: Anglers are starting to pick up salmon from the Hospital to Bay Harbor in 110 to 150 feet of water. Try green, blue or white spoons.
Bear River: Has reported the first push of salmon after heavy rain last weekend. Fish were caught on spawn and yarn.
Charlevoix: Anglers have found fish from North Point to Fishermen's Island in 100 to 170 feet of water in the early morning or dusk. Fish 70 to 130 feet down with a flasher fly combo, green or moonshine spoons.
Boardman River: Active fish could be found at the mouth of the river when using minnows or leeches. Bluegills and rock bass can be caught near the Union Street Dam any time of day.
Frankfort: Chinook and coho were starting to move into shallower waters. Boats were heading south and fishing 50 to 80 feet down in 80 to 120 feet of water. Early morning was best when using spoons or j-plugs that glow. After sunrise, try white paddles and green flies or meat rigs.
Betsie River: Those fishing near the mouth have caught a few chinook salmon on spawn sacks. Chinook were reported as far up as the Homestead Dam.
Onekama: Had good catch rates despite the wind. Anglers are fishing just north of the breakwall and fishing 50 to 100 feet down in 80 to 140 feet of water.
Lake Missaukee: Reported good bass and bluegill fishing.
Lake Cadillac: Has crappie hitting along the east side of the lake in deeper water. Try small jigs with minnows or leaf worms.
