September 29, 2010
Windy weather through most of the early part of September has kept the fishing to a minimum, however many charters were run last Sunday, and many good catches were reported. Most Captains were fishing from straight out to southwest. The lake continues to be very warm with temperatures in the 60’s down to more than 80′, even down to 120’ or more in some places. Very few fish were being taken in the near-shore warm waters. Catches have been mixed with some steelhead, some lake trout, and many three year old salmon. Very few four year old salmon are being taken. Fishing for adult salmon has also been slow in PM Lake, in the river and from the beaches.
Looks like mixed catches from here until the end of the trolling season. Don’t forget- the lake trout season ends tomorrow, September 30.
Most of the recent catches have been taken trolling in much deeper water where the baits can reach down into the cooler water. Unlike earlier in the season, fishing in the deeper water (200′ or more) can continue to be productive after the early bite is over.
Fishing has been best with spoons lately, with glow spoons early. Some are still being taken with rotators & paddles with flies, especially on the very deep riggers. Getting the baits away from the boat, and fishing a variety of depths and terminal gear will produce if one puts in the time. Copper lines, and long line wire divers in the clear water tend to be the best producers. Reports of copper lines of 300’ or 350’ or more are common.
Divers, especially large divers with large rings with wire line are also producing action, both high and low, but in longer lengths, up to 250’ or more, which can reach far away from the boat and very deep.
Net Alert! The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians currently has several trap nets set in the vicinity of Ludington. Fishermen are urged to use extreme caution when fishing in the vicinity of the nets. Information about the nets and other related information could be found by clicking on the “Net Alert” icon on the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website’s home page.
Net Alert: A net Alert was posted on August 1 with all the most recent net locations and information. That information remains accurate at this time, to the best of our knowledge.
Check for the “Net Alert” icon on the home page.
Check the “Net Alert” frequently as updates with new information are posted when available. Click here to view the information under the Net Alert icon on the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website’s home page for the locations of the nets and additional information about the net markings and related information. Save and print a copy of the net locations for your boat. Then use your ‘back’ button to return to the fishing report.
