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Lake Michigan Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePilingsSlowly reeling in the hair jig was an awesome way to get some big sows !
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TroutTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonIceStructureBaitfishA small hook with a small golden shiner was the key to generating bites. Putting the split shot a foot above the hook gave the minnow plenty of room to swim.
- SpeciesTroutTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRiver Channels
Float hair jigs under a float tipped with a waxie. Drift the foam lines in the deeper runs.
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Lake TroutTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonIceStructureBouldersTrolling has been hot. Any shad shad cranks or minnow baits
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersIt was tough. Had a couple hits. No keepers.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueTubesSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Soon after Ice out, Lake Michigan smallies follow the warmest water they can find in search of spawning conditions. Typically this warmest water is in the tributaries to the lake. Fishing rocks and steel walls that attract the heat of the sun attract the smallies, as crayfish unbury themselves from the mud and become an easy meal. Tube jigs are an excellent bait in this situation, as well as some Ned rig baits. Fishing slow in the cold water is critical for getting bites. But don’t fear the cold water, there are numbers of big fish to be had!
- SpeciesTroutTechniqueDamiki RigSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureOpen Water/Basin
Sweeping jig in bottom half of water column, brown trout in the Milwaukee area.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Had no luck today. Water was cold. Wind was gusting.
