Steelhead in 200 FOW in Saugatuck, Freshwater Fishing Report

We fished a couple of days this past week and because of the dirty water after the blow last week, we had to fish from 190 foot of water out to 230 foot of water. We found a slick where the blue water started and the chalky water ended and the salmon and steelhead were found just inside the slick in the chalky water. Regular sized stingers (orange crush, orange corey, craigs christmas, jawbreaker) were pulled on almost all the lines from 60 foot of copper to 200 foot of copper, dipsy divers at 60 foot and 130 foot out and downriggers at 30, 40 and 50 foot down. Nice fish with 2 and 3 year old salmon and steelhead from 6 to 12 pounds.

We will probably be pulling the boat next week, however if you need fishing information or information about a fishing charter, email me at captron@chartermichigan.com or call me toll free at 888-253-8372.

About the Author:

Captain's Bio: I have run my charter service out of the Port of Saugatuck for the last 36 years. I started the service just after the coho salmon were planted in Lake Michigan and have seen the ups and downs in the fishery through out its history.

With my son as a fishing partner, we offer a "hands on" experience and we enjoy taking out families and introducing young people to the enjoyment of salmon fishing.