Outdoor-Michigan Conditions Report May 18, 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

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Ontonagon Area

The sun is shining today after many rainy days. The area is hosting the Lake Trout Classic this weekend. Anglers are catching fish but keeping quiet on what and where. On the river the Walleye has been slow due to murky water. With all the rain no Morel hunters have been reporting on success.

Contact Scott's Superior Inn for more information on this weekends Trout Classic.

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

Gladstone Area

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Raber Area

In the Raber Area fishing has been very slow on the Mainland but reports from Drummond Island and Browns Bay in Sault Ste Marie report excellent Perch with Walleye mixed in as well. Mushrooms have been spotty for Morels and the Beefsteaks are done.

Drummond Island

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

Indian River

In the Indian River area reports from Mullet Lake indicate anglers are catching fish, no reports from Burt Lake but Larry thinks fishing should also be decent.

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

In the Frankfort area Captain Kris tells me South of the Frankfort Harbor around Grace Road the Salmon are hitting in 150 foot of water fishing 90-110 feet down, green dolphin spoons have been very hot. Morels are still out and with some warmer weather could continue to be good pickings, In Betsie Bay Carp are spawning in close and are 20-25 pounds. No word on Perch or Lake Trout and word is a few Brown Trout are being landed.

Alpena

In the Alpena area Budd says it has rained for 2 weeks straight, better weather is predicted for the end of the weekend. Anglers going out on Long and Grand Lake are marking lots of fish on the graphs but not many bites. Anglers fishing the big lake in Alpena and Lakeport are doing very well on Lake Trout using Dodgers and Spin and Glows. Also Walleye are decent on Lake Huron , one angler is reporting 3-5 after 6 pm . F-18's and Rattling Roach's are working very well.

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 Rick reports Walleye success is good in the river by the mouth using Night crawlers during the day and Rapalas at night. Steelhead is reported decent on Lake Huron. Van Etton Lake by Don's Place is reported good for Perch, Walleye is also decent on both Van Etton and Cedar Lake . Cook Lake and Foot Pond is decent for Bluegill.

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

Houghton Lake Area

On Houghton Lake they are gearing up for Fishing Tournaments this weekend, Walleye has been picking up but Panfish has been slow, Pike is always good. On a side note a 45 pound carp was landed on 6 pound test line behind the dam.

Contact Edgewater Beach Marina for more information on the Fishing Tournament this weekend.

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

Cadillac

As always on Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell Debbie reports the Pike fishing is very good, Crappie anglers are finding decent numbers mostly on Lake Cadillac, Bluegill are getting active along with a few Sunfish. No Walleye to report this week and Mushroom Hunters are getting bunches of White and Grey Morels.

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 Brian reports the fish are in close on Lake Huron, this week they have been landing in 17-80 feet of water, King Salmon 7-10 pounds, Coho 3-4 pounds, Pink Salmon and Lots of Lake Trout, Perch are moving north and are also in the harbor. This weekend the area holds its Blue Water Classic Tournament the biggest on of the year and with the North West wind 5-8 foot waves are predicted on Friday but Saturday and Sunday look better, last weekend they held the Second annual Lexington Fishing Tournament and weighed in 700 pounds of fish.

For more information on the Blue Water Classic Tournament, call Great Lakes Archers.

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

Farwell Area

On Crooked Lake anglers have been staying off the lake due to the bad weather.

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South Haven

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Trenton

On the Detroit River, frank tells me anglers are still doing very well on Silver Bass from both boat and from shore, Walleye are hanging around but not in big numbers and Large Perch are reported around Gross Isle.