The report notes that salmon were caught in the Manistee, Betsie, Platte and Pere Marquette rivers. Anglers trolling Lake ...

Most salmon activity is happening in the rivers, the Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for Oct. 8 shows.

Michigan Fishing Regulations). Plus, on these same waters, it shall be unlawful to spear or possess spearing gear from Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 (see pp. 16-17 of the 2025 Michigan Fishing Regulations).

People from elsewhere – Columbus, as one example – arrive in numbers at the Michigan town of Ludington to sample fish from elsewhere. Not native but prospering are Lake Michigan’s salmon, comprising ...

BALDWIN – It appears the salmon run might be slowing down a bit and headed into its final weeks..

Frankfort: Chinook salmon were moving into Betsie Bay and up the river. Coho were reported in Platte Bay. Manistee: Boat anglers targeting salmon caught a mix of Chinook and coho. The best offshore ...

Michigan’s fall salmon run and egg collection at the Little Manistee River Weir coincide this year with federal work on a new sea lamprey barrier.

The past week has been very windy, which has limited many anglers’ opportunities to get out. This has resulted in limited reports on fishing for this week. Make sure to get out while the weather is ...