| When fishing in Michigan, it is important to know where the fish are found, what their forage is, as well as other factors that help contritbute to hook-ups. Below are regional reports and a guide to fishing throughout Michigan. |
| Southeastern Region |
| Northwestern Region |
| Southwestern Region |
| St. Clair River: No report availible. Stoney Creek: No report availible. Stoney Creek Impoundment: Lake has about 5-7" of ice. Perch and sunfish are biting. Clinton River: Fishing has been slow. Water temp is in the mid-upper thirties. The rain we had melted the snow but didn't bring up any fish. Huron River: Steelhead can be found in lower section of river. Detroit River: No report availible. Saginaw Bay: No report availible. Lake Huron: Anglers are catching steelhead and browns under the ice at Lexington and Port Sanilac. |
| Pere Marquette River: Steelheading has beeb slow. Rain may have helped push fish up. Trout action is great, and best bets are smaller nymphs. More info on this river can be found here.... Muskegon River: Steelhead action is picking up in lower river. Trout action has been ok, and fish are eating midges on warmer days. For more fishing info on the Muskegon River go here... Big Manistee: Steelhead has been ok here. Angling pressure is light, and rain may bring up more fish. Ying Yang eggs and small nymphs are best. More info can be found here... Betsie River: Very slow! Platte River: Very few fish, if you put your time in you can do ok! Lake Michigan: Hit the harbors and inlets for steelhead! Grand Traverse Bay Area: Whitefish are being taken in both bays. Some steelhead are holding near mouth of the Boardmen River. |
| Northeastern Region |
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| Au Sable River: Trout action has been ok. Lower river has a good amount of steelhead availible. Stop in at the Fly Factory or click here for a more detailed report. Au Gres River: Slow! Lake Huron: Steelhead and browns have been taken in harbors and inlets! |
| Rouge River: Decent amount of steelhead! Grand River: Steelhead have ascended with rain. Angling pressure is light and there are fishable numbers! Best bets are grapefruit colored eggs and smaller nymphs. St. Joseph River: Slow! Lake Michigan: Anglers are catching steelhead nearharbors. |
| For more up to date reports visit the forums! |
| Last updated: 12/23/02 |
| *Note: Steelheading has been slow across the entire state! The recent rain might push a few fish up. Stay updated! |