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LANSING – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its latest fishing update for Northeast Michigan. Below is a ist of what anglers are targeting and catch9ng fish on.
Alpena: Only a few boat anglers were observed near the pierhead targeting walleye with no success. A few anglers targeted yellow perch inside the harbor, without success.
Thunder Bay River: Chinook salmon were caught despite having turned dark. A few coho salmon were caught by anglers casting spinners near the 9th Street Dam and Lamar Park. Steelhead and Atlantic salmon were caught by anglers drifting beads, spawn, and various jigs throughout the day. Anglers targeting yellow perch in the river reported catching only a few small fish.
Cheboygan: Overcast conditions provided good fishing, but the bite slowed as skies cleared over the weekend. Chinook salmon and an occasional steelhead were caught at the Cheboygan Dam spillway. Anglers reported catching up to three salmon per outing while drifting or bottom-bouncing spawn or beads, as well as casting minnow-style crankbaits.
Oscoda/Au Sable: Anglers casting deep-diver minnow plugs and shad-style crankbaits off the pier caught a few walleye at dawn and dusk. Fire tiger and clown patterns were popular lure colors. A few coho salmon and steelhead were caught off the pier by anglers casting spoons in blue/silver and orange/gold. Anglers fishing the river caught a few Atlantic salmon on spinners and streamers, while steelhead and an occasional Chinook salmon were caught by anglers drifting spawn and beads.
Harrisville: Anglers casting in the harbor caught a few Chinook salmon and coho salmon. Body baits, spoons, and skein were popular choices. A few steelhead were also caught by anglers casting smaller spoons and spinners.