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Outdoor-Michigan Conditions Report May 4, 2006


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Canada

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Area

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At the Cottage Sault Ste Marie

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

Upper Peninsula

Watersmeet Area

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The Arrows Resort Watersmeet Michigan

The Arrows
Carole Yakel
E20081 Thousand Island Lake
Watersmeet , MI 49969

Phone: 906-358-4390
thearrowsresort.com

Ontonagon Area

Call Direct


Scott's Superior Inn Ontonagon Michigan

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 tells me there is not much to report on Bay De Noc this week.

 

 

 

Bayshore Bait and Tackle Gladstone Michigan

Bayshore Bait & Tackle

Naomi
1323 North Lake Shore Drive
Gladstone , MI   49837
Phone: 906-428-2950
bay-shore-resort.com

Raber Area

In Raber Bob reports Mushroom hunters are finding a few Beefsteaks but the dry weather has not produced Morels yet. Anglers are reporting a few small Perch and the area is finding dry conditions leading to high fire hazard.

 

 

 

Waters' Edge Resort

Waters' Edge Resort
Bob Waters
13065 E Nicole Ln
Goetzville , MI 49736
Phone: 888-999-5396
email: h2oedge@sault.com
www.michigandestination/watersedge

Drummond Island

Donna tells me on Drummond Island anglers are still landing Perch right off the docks and Morel Hunters are finding a few but the area needs rain.

 

 

 

Birch Tree Resort Drummond Island Michigan

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

Lower Peninsula

Indian River

In the Indian River area anglers are staying tight lipped according to Larry. Mushroom hunters are finding lots of Morels many popping up in front yards of homes.

 

 

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 Boyne Falls Michigan

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

Traverse City Area

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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 Black and White Morels popping up in Thomponsville in good amounts. On Crystal Lake Perch are biting on large minnows in 65 foot of water, he adds Walleye size minnows are working well. On Black River the Suckers have moved out and Trout is quiet, Brown Trout is slow, a few King Salmon and Lake Trout are being landed. Hunters are also reporting some Turkey .

 

 

Betsie Bay Marina

Betsie Bay Marina
Kris Mills
100 Frankfort Ave
Elberta , MI 49628
Phone: 231-352-2628

Alpena

Open 8-5 but ass Budd just returned from surgery no report this week.

 

 

Buck's Bait and Tackle

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

Oscoda

In the Oscoda area Johnny tells me Morels are popping up in some of the "special spots". At the mouth of the river Walleye is reported good using crawlers or crank baits, Bluegill are in the shallows, Suckers are moving out and Steelhead has been good.

 

 

 

 

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

Houghton Lake Area

On Houghton Lake Rick reports the area is good for Morels but Fishing success has been slow.

 

 

Edgewater Beach Marina Houghton Lake Michigan

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 as usual lots of Pike and Crappie and the area is also good for lots of Morel Mushrooms.

 

 

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

Pilgram Village Cadilac Michigan

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

Ludington

In the Ludington area Pike season is open but not a lot of action, Bluegill are on the beds around Tamarack. On the river anglers are finding a few Steelhead and Morel Hunters are reporting a few including some right at the resort.

Country Haven Resort Ludington

Country Haven Resort
Bill Stechschulte
3263 North Lakeshore Dr
Ludington , MI   49431
Phone: 231-845-5882
countryhavenresort.com

Muskegon Area

In the Muskegon area Bill tells me the Bluegill are in the shallows, Some Salmon are along the Pierheads and around Mona Lake, fish 25-50 feet of water with your bait from the surface to 30 feet down for good action. The lack of rain in the area has led to no reports of mushrooms.

Shoreline Service,
Bait & Tackle
Bill Funk
2080 Lakeshore Drive
Muskegon , MI   49441
Phone: 231-759-7254

Lexington Area

In the Lexington Area Brian reports fishing action last weekend was good in Port Sanilac and Lexington in 13-25 feet of water using body baits and spoons to land 6-9 pound King Salmon. Mushroom hunters are reporting a few morels in the area.

 


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

Farwell Area

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Crooked Lake Resort Michigan

Crooked Lake Resort
Chris Pfund
8071 Mystic Lake Dr
Garfield Township , MI 48632
Phone: 989-544-2383
crookedlakeresort.com

South Haven

Call for reservations from 8-1.

 

 

Captain Nichols Perch Party Boat

Captain Nichols Perch Party Boat
Vicki Nichols
515 Williams Street
South Haven , MI 49090
269-637-2507
wendellsbait.com/shops/capnich

Trenton

On the Detroit River, frank reports lots of Silver Bass, Perch are in the Canals and Walleye is decent from Trenton south to Gibraltar and around Mud Island up to 3 pounders, around Bell Isle there are reported bigger Walleye. No reports on Morels.

 

 

Trenton Lighthouse
Frank Chakrabarty
3021 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton , MI 48183

734-675-7080

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