Outdoor-Michigan Conditions Report June 22, 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

We start in the Watersmeet area where Carole reports anglers are buying lots of leeches as this is the bait that is working for your summer variety of Bluegill, Northern Pike and nice sized Bass.

Ontonagon Area

Over to Ontonagon where Kathy tells me lots of Northern Pike are hitting, nothing huge but fun catching, in the River a few Walleye are hanging around and the Mayflies are not hatching yet.

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

Gladstone Area

In Gladstone Naomi reports the area is a bustle with anglers gearing up for a tournament this weekend, however reports of where the fish are at is spotty, at the North End of Bay De Noc eater size Walleye are hitting Crawler Harnesses and Leeches. Mayfly hatches continue and Alewives are showing up as well.

Raber Area

Over to Raber where Bonnie tells me the fishing has been spotty as Mayfly hatches are in progress combined with some big storms. The bait of choice is leeches fishing 7-12 feet deep. Spotty reports of Herring around Drummond Island and Salmon around Detour. Also very few Pike seen this year. Strawberry lovers are finding a bumper crop this year.

Drummond Island

On Drummond Island Donna reports mayflies are into the forth week of hatches and fishing is slow. Some Occasional Bass are being caught along with Salmon on the North Side of the Island . Cisco A.K.A. Herring schools are being marked on the graphs but no bites yet.

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

Indian River

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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

Contact Adventure for a 15 foot bass boat for rent.

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

Frankfort

Over in the Frankfort area Captain Kris reports the fishing getting better with some 18 pound Salmon being caught. The action is typically happening at sunrise. Best bets are heading north of the harbor along the banks or south to the Herring Hole, West Platt bay is decent as well. Pearl Spoons with Greens and Blues along with some occasional hits on dipsy divers.

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Alpena

In Alpena the Fishing is good according to Budd. Long and grand Lakes are real good for Walleye, Pike and Bass. The Mayfly hatches may be over. Perch is picking up on Long Lake . The bait of choice has been leeches. On the big lake Salmon in the 9-10 pound range are being landed and they are very healthy and strong. Lake Trout Limits are all day. Also Pink and Atlantic salmon are rumored to be in the mix. Walleye fishing on Thunder Bay has been very slow. Also lots of Baitfish are showing up including Rainbow Smelt, Alewives and Shad.

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

Oscoda

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

Houghton Lake Area

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

Cadillac

On Lake Cadillac and Mitchell, Butch tells me it has been real good Pan fishing, Large sunfish and Bluegill are done spawning and hanging in 6-8 foot of water. Some 12-14 inch Crappie have also been reported. Large Pike and Many nice Largemouth Bass have been hitting as well.

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

Lexington Area

In the Lexington and Port Sanilac Area anglers are getting Catfish off the beaches using crawlers, Salmon success has been slow but the best bet is to fish the shipwrecks. Lake Trout are in 40-60 foot of water in Lexington and 60-90 feet out of Port Sanilac. Perch are decent in the weed beds in Lexington and in Port Sanilac in the Harbor and from boat.

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

Farwell Area

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South Haven

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Trenton

On the Detroit River , frank tells me the Walleye is real good with lots of limits. Perch is also real good with many White Perch in the mix. The Silver Bass is Done.