Outdoor-Michigan Conditions Report April 2, 2006

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Area

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At the Cottage
Jamie Rodda
705-777-1289
atthecottage.com/
forrent/lakeside/

Watersmeet Area

According to Carole's the area still has snow on the ground but not enough for the snowmobiles. The lakes are also in the in-between time but she says the area waterfalls are beautiful this time of year. Spend a weekend at the casino or driving along the back roads for a nice escape.

Ontonagon Area

In the Ontonagon area, Kathy tells me it's muddy, most of the lakes are opening up but a few inland ones still have ice. The area is in the transition to spring.

Scott's Superior Inn
Kathy
22554 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon , MI   49953
Phone: 906-884-4866
Fax: 906-884-4831
westernup.com/scotts

Gladstone Area

Naomi reports the ice is moving out of the bay pretty quick and this weekend warmer weather is predicted. The Harbor in Gladstone is open for boats. Anglers are reporting Steelhead in the river and the Northern Pike are also reported so Suckers should be running any day. She hopes we will also see some Smelt this year as well. I am hoping for a Smelt run as well.

Raber Area

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Drummond Island

Call Direct. Donna tells me they are watching the Ice melt on Drummond Island . A few angels did make it out last weekend and reported Perch, with many small ones in the mix. She added the Cormorants are hanging around so the Perch are in the area. It will be a week or two till there is fishable open water.

Birchtree Resort
Donna Messenger
Drummond Island , MI   49726
Phone: 906-493-5355
birchtreeresort.com

Indian River

In the Indian River area Larry tells us there are having ok success catching Suckers and Steelhead

Pat and Gary's
Larry
3758 Straits Highway
Indian River , MI   49749
Phone: 231-238-6776

Boyne Falls Area

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Mountainside Inn Lodging
Mark
2784 US Highway 131 South
Boyne Falls , MI   49713
Phone: 231-549-3077
boyne.net/mountainside

Traverse City Area

When there is open water contact Adventure for a 15 foot bass boat for rent.

Adventure Snowmobile Rentals
Serving you since 1989
On the Trails, New Arctic Cats
4272 Scharmen Rd
Traverse City , MI 49686
Phone: 231-263-3724
Adventurerental.net

Frankfort

Captain Kris reports in the Frankfort area things are not hot and heavy, however anglers are picking up Brown Trout in the shallows along the banks of the river, there running in the 12-14 inch range. River fishing is also producing a few suckers. He says it is still a little early for the Betsie River but at the Homestead Dam a few Brown Trout were being caught.

Alpena

Opens back up May 1, 2006

Buck's Bait & Tackle
Budd Jobson
8501 US Highway 23 North
Alpena , MI  49707
Phone: 989-595-2121
Bucksbait.com

Oscoda

Rick reports the Steelhead fishing has been top notch, lots of limits and they are hitting on wigglers, wax worms and spawn. Jumbo Perch are coming out of Cook's Pond and Walleye are starting to show up at the mouth of the river. He adds there are seeing a ton of bait-fish in the harbor so the Salmon may end up being good this year.

Wellman's
Rick
410 South State Street
Oscoda , MI   48750
Phone: 989-739-2869

Houghton Lake Area

Rick reports the ice still needs to clear out of Houghton Lake but anglers are still reporting Smelt and Lake Trout on Higgins Lake .

Edgewater Beach Marina
Rick
8320 West Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake , MI  48629
Phone: 989-422-4221
edgewaterbeachmarina.com

Cadillac

On Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell Debbie reports, the Ice cleared out in one day but not much going on, it's a waiting game for the Crappie. On the river anglers are getting Steelhead, nice sized Suckers and also some Brown and Rainbow Trout.

Click here for the April 2, 2006 report from Pilgrims Village

Pilgrims Village
Debbie Yonkman
181 South Lake Mitchell Drive
Cadillac , MI   49601
Phone: 231-775-5412
www.pilgrimvillagefishing.com

Lexington Area

In the Lexington Area anglers are getting fish off boats, most success in the Harbor and Mouth of the Creek, use body baits. South of Lexington anglers are trolling 8-10 feet of water and picking up Coho, Steelhead, Brown Trout and out of season Lake Trout, reports are the same in the Port Sanilac area. Also in Lexington they are picking up a few Perch, nothing huge but enough for dinner.

Great Lakes Archers and Anglers
Brian Touchette
7419 Lakeshore Road
Lexington , MI   48450
Phone: 810-359-8550

Farwell Area

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South Haven

Captain Nichol's Perch Party Boats start running April 15, 2006 to start catching those tasty Lake Michigan Perch. Call ahead for reservations.

Trenton

Frank tells me the cold spell remains and fishing continues to improve but it still is not where it should be. Anglers are getting a few more of bigger sizes from last week. He says there are lots of fish in the river but they aren't hitting as well as they should for this time of year.