Fishing Report
Repot for July 10th, 2024
Frankfort, Michigan - Lake Michigan: The Lake Trout Fishing is very good right now dragging cow bells and spin doctors when we can get out. The King fishing can be good but it's day to day. Some days you find the 4 year olds and someday it's just one year old salmon. It will be interesting to see what happens the next two weeks as we approach the dogs days of summer.
Crystal Lake: It's been a little tough for the rock bass this year. However, I think we are back on them. Doesn't seem like the fish are holding in the same spots this year and moving around is a must.
The Lake Trout and steelhead fishing has been very good. Small spoons is key. Everyday the fish are in different areas so don't be afraid to check out new areas. Top 5o fow for steelhead and Bottom 50 feet for trout.
Betsie River: Not much happening right now on the Betsie. Pike are pretty much the name of the game right now. Ranging from 12 - 28 inches, Try spinner and thundersticks.
Big Manistee River below Tippy: Not much to talk about now on the river. Skamania steelhead have shown up. Walleye, Bass and Pike are the name of the game right now. Some salmon are moving through the little Manistee. Don't be afraid to put the miles on looking for fish.
Platte Bay Jigging - Lake Trout have shown up and are biting well. Dragging cowbells along bottom and spoons near bottom are getting bit.
Detroit river: Fishing is still hot on the Detroit regardless of what everyone thinks. Try crawler harnesses on the bottom. The key is to be moving enough to get your blades turning but slow enough that they are ticking on the bottom. Think physics.
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Frankfort, Michigan - Lake Michigan: The Lake Trout Fishing is very good right now dragging cow bells and spin doctors when we can get out. The King fishing can be good but it's day to day. Some days you find the 4 year olds and someday it's just one year old salmon. It will be interesting to see what happens the next two weeks as we approach the dogs days of summer.
Crystal Lake: It's been a little tough for the rock bass this year. However, I think we are back on them. Doesn't seem like the fish are holding in the same spots this year and moving around is a must.
The Lake Trout and steelhead fishing has been very good. Small spoons is key. Everyday the fish are in different areas so don't be afraid to check out new areas. Top 5o fow for steelhead and Bottom 50 feet for trout.
Betsie River: Not much happening right now on the Betsie. Pike are pretty much the name of the game right now. Ranging from 12 - 28 inches, Try spinner and thundersticks.
Big Manistee River below Tippy: Not much to talk about now on the river. Skamania steelhead have shown up. Walleye, Bass and Pike are the name of the game right now. Some salmon are moving through the little Manistee. Don't be afraid to put the miles on looking for fish.
Platte Bay Jigging - Lake Trout have shown up and are biting well. Dragging cowbells along bottom and spoons near bottom are getting bit.
Detroit river: Fishing is still hot on the Detroit regardless of what everyone thinks. Try crawler harnesses on the bottom. The key is to be moving enough to get your blades turning but slow enough that they are ticking on the bottom. Think physics.
For current status see my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michiganfishingcharter/
