Saginaw Bay: Walleye were caught near the B-Buoy, the Spark Plug, northwest of the Spark Plug in 17 feet, east of the shipping channel in 24 feet and along the Callahan Reef in 12 to 15 feet. Good catches were reported in 15 to 17 feet along the Slot. Purple and green were the hot colors. Wildfowl Bay had some decent catches for those using Hot-n-Tot’s, crawlers or flicker shads. Anglers also caught catfish, freshwater drum, a few perch and the odd pike.

Lexington to Port Austin: Those trolling along the Thumb caught a few lake trout and steelhead 35 feet off the bottom in 90 feet. Walleye were found in 17 to 20 feet. Pike were caught on spinners and body baits in the harbors. Dark colors worked best. Pier anglers caught bluegills, smallmouth bass, rock bass and pike.

St. Clair River: Walleye anglers were still taking some limit catches when trolling a crawler harness and bottom bouncer or vertical jigging. Fish have been caught in both the North and the South Channels.

Lake St. Clair: All fishing slowed somewhat due to the Mayfly hatch. Smallmouth bass were caught along the Mile Roads and near the St. Clair Light in 10 to 15 feet. Walleye were found off Metro Beach and near the Clinton River Cut-Off launch when trolling a crawler harness or swim baits. The Clinton River Cut-Off ramp is open for business. Muskie fishing was slow but some large fish were caught near the Harley Ensign launch when trolling.

Wamplers Lake: Largemouth bass were caught when casting soft plastics in five to seven feet or in 12 feet along the west end of the lake. Panfish were caught when drifting worms along the south shore and near Jerry’s. Some crappie were taken along the drop-offs in 14 to 20 feet with a lead head tube jig.

Whitehall: When they can get out, boat anglers caught Chinook and steelhead in 160 to 220 feet. Pier anglers casting spoons and crank baits caught freshwater drum and the occasional smallmouth bass.

Muskegon: Boat anglers caught a few salmon and trout 40 to 100 feet down in 80 to 160 feet with green, orange or pink spoons. Pier anglers are catching freshwater drum while casting spoons. The south breakwall is now open.

Grand River near Lansing: Those targeting panfish have done well with the cooler temperatures. Carp were still hitting on sweet corn and catfish were hitting on cut bait or crawlers.

Grand River near Grand Rapids: Those targeting catfish especially at night have done well with small bluegills or cut bait. Those fishing off the wall and near the bridges have managed to take a few walleye. Bass fishing was good early or late.

Grand Haven: A few salmon and steelhead were caught 35 to 90 feet down in 100 to 200 feet and lake trout were taken in the bottom 15 feet of waters 150 to 200 feet deep. Try dodgers with yellow or green spin-glo’s. Pier anglers using alewife or casting spoons caught freshwater drum.

South Haven: Boat anglers targeting trout and salmon caught a couple coho on spoons in 120 feet or deeper. Some have started to catch a few perch south of the piers. The fish were scattered in 30 to 60 feet. Pier fishing was slow.

St. Joseph: Salmon fishing for boat anglers slowed. A few coho and lake trout were caught in 120 feet. Anglers were starting to catch a decent number of perch in about 40 feet. Steelhead are being caught off the pier by those using shrimp. Freshwater drum and catfish were caught on crawlers.

Au Gres: Anglers did best straight out from the river and off the points in 30 to 40 feet with some taking limit catches with crawlers.

Houghton Lake: When the weather permitted, anglers have caught the occasional walleye, pike and some panfish. Carp were still in the shallows for those looking to do some bowfishing.

Higgins Lake: When they can get out, lake trout anglers were still taking some fish in 80 to 130 feet. Some were trolling spoons and rapalas while others were jigging Cleo’s and Swedish pimples. Boat anglers targeting perch have not been able to get out because of rough water.

Au Sable River: Anglers are finding a few walleye in the early morning and evening when drifting crawlers or casting crank baits near Mill Street. Channel cats and freshwater drum were caught on crawlers. A few yellow perch and some bluegills were caught on crawlers in the marinas. Largemouth bass and pike were hitting on spinners and crank baits.

Oscoda: Lake trout anglers had good catches when trolling spoons or spin-glo’s near the bottom in 60 to 90 feet. A couple steelhead were caught in the top half. Those fishing near the mouth of the river picked up a couple walleye when trolling or drifting a crawler harness. Pier anglers caught smallmouth bass, freshwater drum, carp, and a few channel cats with crawlers on the bottom.

Thunder Bay River: Shore anglers casting crank baits or still-fishing with crawlers caught a few walleye, smallmouth bass and freshwater drum. A lot of the walleye were small. Anglers might want to try the 9th Street Dam and bridge or Lamarre Park in the early morning or evening. Bullhead and channel cats were hitting crawlers on the bottom. Carp and rock bass were caught on crawlers in the harbor.

Alpena: Anglers caught walleye when trolling crawler harnesses and bottom bouncers or deep diving crank baits in 10 to 20 feet near Grass Island, Thunder Bay Island, along the north shore, and near the mouth of the Thunder Bay River. Many of these fish were feeding on recent mayfly hatches. Limits of lake trout were caught near the bottom in 70 to 100 feet but were also found shallower. Try trolling spin-glo’s or spoons near Thunder Bay Island or the Nordmeer Wreck. A couple Atlantic salmon were taken in the top 30 feet of waters 60 to 90 feet deep. Pike were hitting on crank baits.

Rockport: Was producing limit catches of lake trout in 35 to 90 feet around Middle Island with attractors and spin-glo’s, flies and squid. Green and blue were the hot colors. Chinook, coho and steelhead were caught in the top half of the water column when trolling green, blue, orange, purple, black and white or glow spoons.

Rogers City: Lake trout limits are still easy to come by especially when fishing the entire water column in 30 to 60 feet with spin-glo’s behind dodgers or cowbells and spoons. Green was a good color. Chinook and coho were caught in the top half of waters 100 feet deep with spoons. Good colors were green, blue, orange or anything that glows early and late. Atlantics and steelhead were taken in the top 20 feet with bright colored spoons.

Cheboygan River: Anglers were taking limit catches of walleye near the city boat launch and the DNR Office when drifting a crawler harness or worms and leeches under a slip bobber. Those using a lindy rig, a fire-tiger crank bait or jigs also caught a few fish. Large freshwater drum, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, pike, rock bass, carp and bullhead were caught when drifting worms near the DNR Office.

Pentwater Lake: Smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing was good when casting body baits in four to 12 feet. Perch, bluegill and bullhead were caught from Longbridge Road when drifting red worms under a bobber.

Pentwater: Salmon and steelhead were caught in 150 to 220 feet and lake trout near the bottom in 120 to 160 feet near Little Sable Point. Pier anglers caught smallmouth bass and freshwater drum on crank baits and jigs.

Ludington: Surface water was up to 64 degrees. Best catches were coming 40 to 80 feet down in 120 to 180 feet. Chinook, coho and steelhead were caught as deep as 600 feet. Pier fishing was slow.

Manistee: Surface temperature readings were about 62 degrees and though fishing had slowed anglers did manage to catch a couple Chinook, coho and steelhead 50 to 80 feet down in 120 to 150 feet. Some boats have traveled out to waters 600 feet deep and caught a few fish. The north pier was starting to produce some steelhead.

Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell: A few walleye were caught by those trolling a crawler harness. Panfish were caught in four to 12 feet. Try worms or crickets. Bass anglers have done well early morning or evening especially near structure.

Frankfort: Chinook were caught in the top 60 to 90 feet of waters 120 to 200 feet and deeper when trolling in the early morning with spoons, flies and meat rigs. Lake trout were hitting on spin-glo’s around the “Saddle”. Anglers were marking schools of alewife in some areas.

Leland: Good numbers of lake trout were caught in 70 to 80 feet from the First to the Second Bank with spin-glo’s behind dodgers or cowbells. A good number of smallmouth bass were caught on plastics, crawlers or leeches in the harbor and river.

Traverse City: Lake trout fishing in the East Bay was fair when trolling the shallows south of the M-37 launch or jigging off Deepwater Point. Bass fishing around Yuba Creek was slow but the fish that were caught were good size. The shallows along the west side and the south end were good spots. Bass fishing slowed in the Elk River but a few nice ones were taken on plastics and crawlers. Pike and freshwater drum were also caught. Those fishing the dam caught perch and rock bass. Lake trout were caught in the West Bay when trolling the shallows south of Marion Island, along the southeast end of the bay and south of the M-22 launch. Smallmouth bass and rock bass were caught in the Boardman River on leeches and soft plastics.

Charlevoix: A couple boats caught lake herring when jigging or trolling in 20 to 70 feet. Lake trout were up high in 300 feet. Lake herring were still in the channel but few were caught. Those targeting smallmouth bass did not have much luck.

Petoskey: Lake trout were caught out toward Bay Harbor. The “Bobber Hole” near the mouth of the Bear River was a good spot for smallmouth bass, pike, rock bass, carp, freshwater drum and bullhead. Try worms. A couple smallmouth bass were caught off the D-Pier with worms.

Harbor Springs: Boat anglers continue to do well for smallmouth bass between Harbor Point and the Petoskey State Park. Look for structure such as docks and piers. Lake trout and lake herring were marked in 90 to 110 feet but anglers did not have much luck.