Reel & Hunt: Michigan Fishing Reports
Reel & Hunt: Michigan Fishing Reports
Field tactics from the Detroit River, Saginaw Bay, and Lake Huron.
Stay up to date with the latest Reel Fish'n field reports. From spring walleye jigging tactics on the Detroit River to summer trolling patterns on Saginaw Bay and open-water layout duck hunts on Lake Huron, our captains share the strategies that are putting fish and birds in the boat right now.
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Upper Detroit River Spring Walleye Fishing Tactics
I spend most of my time in the Upper River, from the mouth of Lake St. Clair downstream to the Ambassador Bridge, but will head further south if necessary, to catch fish. The Upper River is loaded with shallow flats, deep drop offs, rock beds, and deep current areas.
Spring walleye fishing on Lake Erie
The Western Basin of Lake Erie is a large body of water, with diverse fishing options such as reefs, islands, water color changes and multiple baitfish options all packed into one general area. Let’s review how I determine starting points, lures, lure colors, speed and depths to target.