MAUMEE RIVER	SANDUSKY RIVER
WATER CONDITIONS	Temp: 64 °F Level:   The river is a little low but in good fishing condition.    Fishing Effort: moderate	Temp: 62°F Level: The Sandusky River is about normal and in good fishing condition.   Fishing Effort: moderate
FISH BEING CAUGHT	White bass fishing has been very good at times.  The best fishing has been in the afternoons.  There are still some male walleye in the river, most are running between 14″ and 20″.  They must be 15″ to be kept.	White bass and white perch fishing is moderate to slow.  Anglers are catching   Walleye fishing is slow.
BEST BAITS	White bass anglers are having the best success with shiners fished below a bobber.  Some anglers are catching white bass on small spinner baits and small jigs as well.  The best bait to catch walleye are floating jig heads tied about 18-24 inches above a weight.  The amount of weight depends on the amount of flow. At low flow try 3/8 oz weight; at high flow try 3/4 0z weight. Tip the jig with a brightly colored plastic tail–pink, green, yellow–fluorescent colors seem to work the best.	A variety of baits will work well for white bass including jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, minnows fished under a bobber, or small spinners lures. The floating jigs will continue to work for walleye.
BEST LOCATIONS	The best area to catch white bass is around White Street, Orleans Park, and Fort Meigs.   Some white bass are also being caught in the area from Bluegrass Island to I-475.	The best area has been between the State St. and Hays Bridge.
OUTLOOK	Outlook for the weekend is very good.	White bass outlook is good for this weekend.
COMMENTS	White bass fishing should continue to be very good through the month of May. Some walleye shorter than the 15-inch minimum length limit are being caught.  Do NOT keep any walleye shorter than 15 inches.  Take a ruler with you.	White bass and white perch fishing should continue to be good through the month of May. Anglers should still be aware that some walleye shorter than the 15-inch minimum length limit are being caught.  Do NOT keep any walleye shorter than 15 inches.  Take a ruler with you.

This coming Saturday May 23rd is the opening day of bass season on the Great Lakes and all the inland waters except Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River and the Detroit River which do not open until the 3rd Saturday in June. The early catch and release season has been very good so the opener this weekend should also be good. Muskie fishing has started to heat up and the warmer weather should produce some good bluegill action.

 

Southeast Lower Peninsula

Lake Erie - Walleye were caught in 20 to 24 feet of water off Stoney Point and straight out from the launch at Bolles Harbor when using bottom bouncers and crawler harnesses. Largemouth bass fishing was good in the marinas between Bolles Harbor and Toledo Beach.

Huron River - Trout fishing has slowed however walleye are still being caught.

Detroit River - Walleye fishing is winding down. Hand-lining seems to be taking the most fish right now. Shore anglers are catching white bass.

Lake St. Clair - Rock bass are being caught in good numbers from shore. Walleye were starting to show up off Metro Beach.

Lexington - Some nice perch mixed in with some smaller ones were caught off the pier. Bullheads are also biting.

Harbor Beach - A few chinook were caught between the north gap and the Cemetery when fishing close to shore in 25 to 60 feet of water with spoons. Good colors were blue, silver or green glow. Chinook were caught off the north wall near the marina when casting body baits. Lake trout were caught about 25 feet down in 30 to 80 feet of water north and south of the port. Steelhead were hitting bright colored lures. Be sure to get the lines out away from the boat. Catch rates for brown trout were slow. Try long lines with body baits in the shallows. Walleye could be found close to shore in 20 to 60 feet of water. Try offshore boards with a crawler harness and the release set light. For perch, try inside the channel or out by the lighthouse with minnows.

Grindstone City - The bass opener this weekend looks to be good with so many fish being caught and released.

Port Austin - Boats were taking walleye in 20 to 40 feet of water while pier anglers found fish off the wall when fishing at night. Smallmouth bass were hitting on tube baits and artificials.

Saginaw Bay - Walleye fishing was good in 20 feet of water around the Spark Plug. Finn Road, Jones Road and Knight Road were also good spots when using a crawler harness in 4 to 6 feet of water. Good walleye action off Quanicassee when using a crawler harness or Hot-n-Tots in 10 to 14 feet of water. Boat anglers off Sebewaing have caught some limits straight out, off Lone Tree Island or Thomas Reef. Anglers saw fish off Bayport however weeds and debris made fishing a challenge. Try trolling between North Island and Sand Point.

Saginaw River - Some walleye were caught near the Independence Bridge when using minnows or twisters. Channel catfish were caught off the stone docks near Essexville.

Tittabawassee River - Walleye were caught near Gordonville Road. Smallmouth bass were also caught and released.

Sebewaing River - Has lots of largemouth bass and crappie activity.

Southwest Lower Peninsula

Dowagiac River - Trout fishing has picked up as water levels come down.

St. Joe - Boat anglers are catching chinook, coho and lake trout when they can get out. Pier anglers found a few walleye when fishing at night.

St. Joe River - Walleye were hitting on crawlers near the mouth.

Paw Paw - Trout fishing has started to pick up.

Kalamazoo River - Water levels are coming down and anglers are picking up smallmouth bass and channel catfish. Brown trout fishing on smaller streams has been good.

Lake Macatawa - White bass are still hitting. The walleye and crappie fishing should be good by the weekend. Target the lily pads in shallow waters for bass.

Grand Haven - A good number of salmon have been caught in 90 to 115 feet of water. The fish are aggressive and hitting on flies or spoons. If alewife are in, look for salmon around the piers. A few perch were caught on wigglers in 60 feet of water.

Grand River at Grand Rapids - Fishing continues to improve as water levels recede. Look for catfish near the dam. Pike action has been good and the bass opener this weekend should be good. Look for bluegills and crappie in the backwaters as warmer weather sets in.

Grand River at Lansing - Water levels are down and anglers are catching walleye, northern pike and channel cats.

Lake Ovid - Crappie fishing was good for boat anglers.

Muskegon -Boat anglers were still catching salmon in waters 90 to 115 feet deep with spoons or flies. The city closed fishing access on the south pier until the railing is installed. No perch reports.

Whitehall - Those trolling continue to catch chinook, coho and lake trout. Start shallow and head out deeper as it warms up.

White Lake - Panfish action should be good this weekend.

Northeast Lower Peninsula

Mullett Lake - Anglers are still targeting northern pike, walleye and smallmouth bass in the north end of the lake.

Rogers City - Lake trout are there if anglers can get out. Start in shallow waters 15 to 30 feet deep and be ready to head out deeper as the fish have been moving in and out. Try long lines in the shallows or downriggers 5 to 10 feet off the bottom out deeper. Cowbells and spin glo’s caught fish. In shallow waters, try mixing spoons and body baits for brown trout, lake trout or atlantic salmon.

Presque Isle - Lake trout and brown trout should be in the North Bay.

Rockport - Those trolling close to shore and around the harbor have caught some trout in about 25 feet of water with orange and green body baits.

Alpena - Walleye anglers continue to catch fish night and day when using body baits that resemble perch or smelt. Target waters 14 to 25 feet deep.

Thunder Bay River - Walleye have been caught at night when drifting flies. Steelhead are hitting on flies or spawn. A few atlantic salmon were also caught.

Harrisville - When boats can get out, lake trout were caught in 50 to 65 feet of water north and south of the harbor. Try anything that resembles smelt.

Higgins Lake - Once boats are able to get out, look for the big perch because not many have been out fishing for them. Look for smallmouth bass activity.

Houghton Lake - A few walleye were still being caught when boats could get out. The bass opener should be good in the shallows along the weed beds. The crappie and bluegill bite should also pick up by the weekend.

Au Sable River - Walleye are in the river and good catches are being reported. Anglers are using natural bait with crawlers working anytime day or night. After dark, body baits with a rattle seem to work best.

Tawas - Pier anglers are catching a few walleye in the evening and northern pike through the afternoon. Smallmouth bass were caught and released. Boat anglers trolling a crawler harness found walleye near Buoy #2 and Alabaster.

Au Gres - Limits of walleye were taken by those trolling bottom bouncers with crawlers in waters about 35 feet deep.

Northwest Lower Peninsula

Lake Charlevoix - The perch should be spawning in the next few weeks.

Bear River - Is still producing the occasional steelhead.

Lake Bellaire - Water temperatures are in the 52 to 54 degree range. Walleye were caught at night when trolling near the mouth of the Intermediate River and the Grass River outlet. Try a crawler harness, jigs or rapalas in 5 to 20 feet of water. Those targeting bass have done well along the east side of the lake when casting spinners, tube baits, stick baits and grubs in 6 to 20 feet of water.

Traverse City - Whitefish have been caught in both bays when boats can get out. In the East Bay, whitefish and lake trout were caught when jigging in 100 to 160 feet of water with a pearl Swedish Pimples. In the West Bay, lake trout were caught when trolling or jigging in 70 to 150 feet of water between the Boardman River and Marion Island. Jigging was best in the early morning.

Elk River - Steelhead were caught on spawn or wax worms. Walleye are hitting on body baits after dark.

Boardman River - Anglers can find a variety of fish such as suckers, carp, pike, smallmouth bass and steelhead below the Union Street Dam.

Leland - Lake trout were reported in 60 to 80 feet of water. The boat ramp will be open for the holiday weekend however parking may be an issue due to construction at the marina.

Platte Bay - Catch rates have started to improve with trout and salmon caught near the mouth of the river when trolling or casting plugs that imitate minnows. The brown trout are 3 to 5 pounds, lake trout up to 10 pounds and chinook up to 20 pounds.

Frankfort - Had good lake trout action all the way up to Pt. Betsie in 35 to 110 feet of water. Brown trout are still being caught by anglers trolling inside the harbor and just outside the piers. Try trolling with gold/orange and silver/black spoons or small body baits. Pike were caught off the pier in Betsie Bay when fishing just before dark.

Arcadia - Small brown trout have been caught off the mouth of the river and along the shoreline between the Golf Course and the Herring Hole when using planer boards and plugs. Limits of lake trout were taken just off the bottom in 20 to 40 feet of water when using green spoons. Big chinook salmon were caught off the shelf.

Onekama - Boat anglers fishing north and south or up near the Barrel have caught chinook, lake trout and brown trout. A few walleye were caught off the piers at night.

Portage Lake - Those trolling or casting for pike have caught good numbers of fish along the weed beds and the drop-offs. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass along with a few rock bass have been caught in the shallows. Bluegills and crappie were still deep but should start to move into the shallows as it warms up.

Manistee - The fish cleaning station is open at the city launch. Salmon and trout are being caught out near the Ledge. Most are using green or blue spoons in 40 to 80 feet of water. A few brown trout were caught around the harbor and the shoreline.

Ludington - Boat anglers are catching chinook salmon and trout when trolling in 50 to 100 feet of water.

UPPER PENINSULA

Keweenaw Bay - Those able to get out have caught chinook, coho and lake trout 50 to 80 feet down in waters 60 to 100 feet deep. Try green, gold and orange spoons or herring dodgers with flies. Up in Traverse Bay, lake trout were caught in 220 to 240 feet of water when using white jigs with cut bait.

Fall’s River - Some steelhead were still being caught on spawn bags or yarn flies.

Menominee - A few walleye were caught by those trolling the shoreline in both Michigan and Wisconsin waters.

Menominee River - Walleye were caught on the Wisconsin side hear the Hattie Street Dam which provides shelter from the wind. Boats were jigging in 7 to 10 feet of water and catching fish. Suckers are still in the river but not in big numbers. No trout or perch were reported.

Cedar River - Look for walleye at the mouth. There was some effort for steelhead near the first rapids, but no fish were caught.

Little Bay De Noc - The walleye opener was slower than usual because of the weather. Fish were caught along the entire stretch between the Escanaba River and Whitefish Point however the best reports came from the First and Second Reefs. Most are trolling stick baits in 20 to 40 feet of water or jigging crawlers in 16 to 23 feet of water along the edge of the reef. Perch and many sub-legal walleye were caught in the Narrows.

Day’s River - Was producing good catches of steelhead east of the highway to just south of the Golf Course.

Au Train - Lake trout and coho were hitting in 55 to 75 feet of water.

Munising - Water temperatures are still cool so anglers are working the shoreline near the hospital for chinook salmon.

Grand Marais - The pier is still producing some whitefish when winds blow out of the west/northwest. Boat anglers have also caught fish when trolling in front of the subdivision that is east of Lonesome Point.

Drummond Island - The walleye and pike opener was slow with only a few pike taken in Paradise Point Bay when drifting frozen smelt in 4 to 8 feet of water. Smallmouth bass were caught near the mouth of the harbor when fishing in 6 feet of water around the rock piles. Though water levels are higher this year, caution still needs to be used around the rock piles and reefs.

Cedarville and Hessel - Those casting off the pier or trolling in the bay with minnows and smelt are targeting splake but also bringing in the occasional atlantic salmon and yellow perch. The northern pike opener was fantastic for those fishing off the piers, the bays and the channels.

Carp River - Some are fishing the mouth for steelhead and white suckers but the bite was slow

Bass season opens just in time for the extended Memorial Day holiday weekend. The weather forecast is good for anglers and conditions should be outstanding. Before heading to your fishing destination, visit www.AAATraffic.com for the latest traffic, construction, weather and road conditions that may affect your route.

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Upper Peninsula:

Bergland anglers are getting out and fishing for walleye despite windy conditions this week. Minnows seem to be working fairly well on Lake Gogebic.

Wind and rain has limited some of the fishing around Escanaba but when anglers are getting out the walleye action is good on Little Bay De Noc, Big Bay De Noc and the mouth of the Ford River. Crawler harnesses and trolling with crank bait seems to do the trick. Silver bass are in good numbers and crank bait and tube baits are working well.

Weather has been an issue for anglers in Manistique. A few walleye and pike have been caught near the mouth of the Manistique River. Weekend weather and fishing are both expected to improve.

Sault St. Marie anglers have headed to Brimley for walleye since adverse weather in their own area has created minimal opportunities and the water has cooled 10-degrees.

Munuscong Bay area anglers are getting good numbers of pike and large sized splake on Cedarville. Brimley Bay is giving up excellent catches of walleye. Caribou Lake is a great location for walleye fishing and good results can be found using crawler harnesses.

Weather hasn’t been so great around Drummond Island but a good forecast is in the works for the holiday weekend. Wind and rain has limited activity, but anglers that are getting out are finding a few walleye, perch and pike on Maxton and Scott bays.

Good walleye action taking place out on Brevort Lake despite the weather this week in the St. Ignace area.

Information Providers: Johnson’s Sports-Drummond Island; Bay View Bait & Tackle-Escanaba; Top O’ Lake Sport-Manistique; Gander Mountain-Marquette; Hank’s Sporting-Sault Ste. Marie; ACE Hardware-St. Ignace and Gogebic Grocery-Bergland.

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Northwest:

Burt Lake in Alanson is giving up very nice numbers of walleye near the north arm on minnows. The weather has improved and activity is on the rise.

Anglers fishing around the Boyne City area are doing well for walleye and pike on Lake Charlevoix near the south arm in 10-20 feet of water using crawler harnesses and body baits. Walloon Lake has decent fishing taking place for walleye, pike and perch. Trout can also be caught in 10-15 feet of water using red, orange and yellow spoons while trolling. The Boyne and Jordan rivers are decent for trout and plenty of suckers still in good numbers. Fly fishing is popular on the Jordan River for Brook and Brown trout using small spinners. Bass are heading towards the beds.

Windy conditions this week in Frankfort created for some spotty fishing, but nice weather is in the forecast for the weekend. Perch action is spotty on Arcadia and Portage lakes. Most rivers the trout fishing seems to have ended. Lake Michigan is good for salmon and browns when trolling. Crystal Lake is giving up fair counts of white fish on worms.

Otsego Lake near Gaylord is great for walleye fishing and anglers are using Rapalas and crawler harnesses with good results. The Manistee and Au Sable rivers are producing nice numbers of trout on flies and spinners.

Cadillac anglers are finding very good pike action on both Cadillac and Mitchell lakes. Crappie action is good as well as blue gill and bass.

Information providers: Backcast-Frankfort; Alphorn-Gaylord; Boyne River Bait Shop-Boyne City; Jack’s Sports-Kalkaska; Pilgrim’s Village-Cadillac; Young’s Bait Shop-Alanson and Gander Mountain-Traverse City.

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West:

Around the Baldwin area bass season opens on Saturday and anglers are anxious. Idlewild Lake is a hot spot for blue gill on leaf worms and some spiders. Big Bass Lake is giving up really nice perch catches on wigglers, wax worms, and small perch minnows, while House Lake has some nice sunfish action. The majority of rivers in the area are doing very well for trout since a fly hatch is on. The water is low and small leaf worms are working well. Anglers are pre-fishing bass on Wolf Lake and the fish are biting on a variety of baits.

Salmon fishing is excellent out of the Muskegon area. It has been windy but anglers are getting out in waters up to 100 feet and fishing from the surface to 80 feet with good results. Fish are hitting on flashers but green and blue spoons are very productive. Walleye activity has been spotty with only one to two fish being caught. Bass season opens Saturday, fish are not bedding just yet. Marinas will be a good place to fish for large and small mouth bass over the weekend which is expected to be an outstanding opener. However, it is suggested to catch and release since the fish have not spawned yet. Muskegon Lake has some good walleye action when using Smithwick’s Rattlin’ Rogue and Rapalas.

Chippewa Lake is producing decent walleye counts and pan fish action is ok. Fish seem to bite best on wax worms and minnows.

Around the Grand Rapids area bass season opens Saturday. Morrison and Reed lakes are giving up good crappie fishing. Blue gill are starting to bed in some of the smaller ponds in the area. The Grand River has high water and anglers are pre-fishing for bass.

Information providers: Wolf Lake Resort & ATV Rental-Baldwin; King Sports-Baldwin; East Bay General Store-Chippewa Lake; Shoreline Bait & Tackle-Muskegon and Gander Mountain-Grand Rapids.

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Southwest:

Anglers fishing off of the New Buffalo area on Lake Michigan will find good action for steelhead and Coho in around 30 to 60 feet of water. Perch are starting to come in as the water starts to warm up.

In the Kalamazoo area anglers are pre-fishing bass in many locations, cooler weather earlier this week slowed activity, but warmer weather in the forecast should create an outstanding bass opener on Saturday. Good crappie action taking place on Portage, Pine and Sugarloaf lakes. As the warm weather rolls back in for the holiday weekend, Lake Michigan should once again be on fire for Kings in 100-feet of water. Anglers have been catching some really large size fish on spoons and flies. Fishing contest now through August 31, get your fish weighed, call 269-372-2277 for details.

It is a gorgeous day for all of the anglers fishing in the Three Rivers area. All of the lakes are giving up nice numbers of crappie and blue gill. Red wigglers and wax worms remain popular. Bass season opens Saturday.

Information providers: D.& R. Sports-Kalamazoo; Captain Cook’s-New Buffalo and Fisherman’s Luck-Three Rivers.

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Northeast:

Lake Huron off of the Alpena area is giving up nice numbers of walleye on body baits and Rapalas. The Thunder Bay River near the Ninth Street Dam is producing decent catches of steelhead on flies and spawn.

Oscoda anglers are doing well with live baits fishing for pike and blue gill on Foote Dam Pond. The Au Sable River is producing good quantities of steelhead on spawn and flies and a few anglers are pre-fishing for bass.

Lake Margrethe near Grayling is fair for perch action in 14-20 feet of water when using minnows. Walleye activity has been slow but when anglers are catching them they are hitting on minnows and leeches. Many small lakes in the area are rated fair to good for blue gill and bass on live baits.

Houghton Lake is giving up nice numbers of crappie and blue gill in the canals on minnows and worms. Walleye activity is good when trolling or drifting and bobber fishing.

The perch action is rated fair on Higgins Lake this week with perch minnows working well in 30 to 40 feet of water. Trout activity is also rated fair.

The Au Gres River is producing fair amounts of steelhead on spawn. A few anglers are catching and releasing bass. The official bass season opens on Saturday.

Information providers: Clem’s-Alpena; Skips-Grayling; Lyman’s-Houghton Lake; Sports Barn-Higgins Lake; Wright’s Sport Shop-Au Gres and The Dam Store-Oscoda.

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East:

Despite the windy conditions this week, Standish area anglers are doing well for walleye on Saginaw Bay in 12 to 14 feet of water and using crawler harnesses. The weather has greatly improved today and a great holiday weekend is anticipated for fishing. Walleye action is strong around Bay City and near Finn Road in Quanicassee with fish ranging in size from 17 to 22 inches. Anglers are typically getting limits two to three miles out and in about 8 to 10 feet of water. Anglers are finding success with spinners and gold blades. A few catfish are hitting around Quanicassee as well. Saginaw Bay has steady walleye action straight out from Linwood in 12-20 feet of water and anglers are finding success with crawler harnesses. Good walleye fishing around Bay Port where anglers are obtaining limits near the buoy at Sandpoint.

Straight out off Harbor Beach anglers are fishing in 40-feet of water for good numbers of Coho, lake trout, steelhead and a few perch on Lake Huron. Small regular spoons are popular. Bass season opens Saturday for the area.

Off of the Port Sanilac area fishing straight out 10 to 12 miles or so anglers can still pick up a few King salmon.

Information providers: Frank’s Great Outdoors-Linwood; 1st & Main-Bay Port; Michigan Sportsman-Bay City; Frank’s Place Bait & Tackle-Harbor Beach; Eagle Bay Marina-Standish and Gander Mountain-Saginaw.

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Central:

Lansing angling has been unpredictable due to the weather. Blue gill on the Grand River are not quite spawning just yet, but have moved into the shallower waters. Look for blue gill near dead logs and metal structures near town and some blue are bedding near the river trail. Walleye activity has slowed this week. Carp and catfish are persistent in the Grand River as well as many other rivers in the area. Live bait, night crawlers and fresh dead bait seems to work well on the catfish. Carp are hitting on corn, soft bread, and try adding some flavoring like anise or strawberry, any liquid that is sweet. Crappie action is hit or miss on Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa, the fish are good size but you have to work hard to get them.

Inland lakes near Coldwater, Brooklyn and Addison are overall doing well for crappie and blue gill. The fish are not on their beds yet due to the recent cool weather, but thanks to warmer weather today by the weekend fishing conditions are anticipated to be excellent.

Information providers: Knutson’s Live Bait-Brooklyn and Grand River Bait and Tackle-Lansing.

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Southeast:

Algonac and Fairhaven anglers are finding that walleye are starting to hit in the North Channel near Decker’s Landing and jigs and crawler harnesses are working well. The murky water from recent rain and wind should be cleared up by the weekend. Overall walleye have migrated from the Algonac area and moved up river towards Marysville.

Near Harrison Township anglers are doing well for small mouth bass and pike on cruncher tubes. The Detroit and the St. Clair rivers are both producing nice numbers of walleye. Lake St. Clair is giving up very good catches of walleye from Metro Beach to Nine Mile Road in 10 to 12 feet of water and out in front of the spillway, anglers are using bottom bouncers and drifting with good success as well as using night crawlers when fishing Lake St. Clair and using jigs in the rivers. St. Clair Shores anglers fishing the Detroit River are doing very well for walleye on both the American and Canadian sides mainly at night hand lining with Rapalas. Good walleye action can be found from St. Clair Shores all the way to the Ambassador Bridge.

Anglers in the Melvindale, River Rouge and Ecorse areas are hand lining for walleye on the Detroit River at night to get past the strong presence of silver bass. The #11 Vampire Rapala seems to be working well. Anglers are also finding decent walleye near the salt mines on the Canadian side across from the steel mill. Fishing for silver bass is outstanding on the Detroit River from Delray to Trenton with anglers finding good results with white pearl jigs.

Walleye action is consistent this week in several areas. Hand liners are doing well on the north side of Fighting Island getting three and four pound fish, jigging also works but not as good as hand lining. The Canadian side seems to be more productive lately and some anglers are trolling with bottom bouncers and crawler harnesses. South of buoy 94 is still the hot spot this week in either U.S. or Canadian waters.

From Wyandotte to Rock Wood the walleye action remains good. On the Detroit River anglers are hand lining and jigging using crawlers and minnows. Anglers fishing the east side of Grosse Ile, in front of Erie Metro Park or out on Lake Erie are tending to use crank bait and crawler harnesses. White bass are abundant in the lower Trenton Channel and large walleye minnows are working well. Perch are being caught near the shipping channels, the Detroit Light and the south side of the cross-dyke. Anglers pre-fishing large mouth bass on the Huron River near Rock Wood are getting good results using #5 shad wraps.

Off of the Monroe area good walleye fishing continues to take place in 22-24 feet of water around Bolles Harbor, River Raisin, Stony Point, Brest Bay and out at the Detroit Light. Walleye action is also good near Turtle Island and the Dumping Grounds near Ohio. Anglers fishing off of the Banana Dyke are finding best results in waters 15-17 feet deep while off of Stony Point 23 feet of water is better. Some perch activity happening around E-Buoy. Anglers are still using minnows overall with a few starting to migrate to worms. The waters are still murky today, but by Friday the clarity should be very good. The winds have died down the weather is beautiful and a great weekend for fishing is in the forecast for the area.

Great angling action is taking place in the Belleville area for walleye on Ford and Belleville lakes. Limits can be had around Rawsonville Road and near the Ford Dam. Road Runners are hot for walleye and crappie. Private ponds in the area are giving up just about everything. Blue gill activity is good along the shorelines and crappie action is good when anglers use small minnows.

Information providers: Mackie’s Bait & Tackle-Algonac, Bluewater Bait-Fairhaven; WalleyeKid.com; Lance Valentine’s Walleye 101; Gander Mountain-Taylor; Pro-Fishing & Archery-Harrison Township; South Street Tackle-Belleville; Bottom Line Bait & Tackle-Rock Wood; Erie Party Shop-Monroe and Andy’s Tackle Box-Melvindale.