Michigan is also known as the Great Lakes State because of its variety of fishing options along the shoreline. Anglers can target numerous species of fish such as walleye, whitefish, lake trout, Coho salmon and many more.
Many of the species in Michigan are native while others we brought there. That has boosted the overall fishery in the Great Lakes State.
The following are some of the greatest fishing spots in Michigan:
Monroe
The area is a big success because of Lake Erie and Detroit River which is a boat ride away. The fish species in this area are Walleye and perch. Lake Erie is one of the best fishing spots in Michigan, where you can find plenty of walleye. The lake has few weeds which makes it great for pulling crank baits crawler harnesses. A perch is also a great option in this area.
Port Austin
Port Austin offers you an excellent opportunity to catch a variety of fish species including lake trout, Coho salmon, Chinook, walleye and many more. You can use crawler harnesses to lure walleye or spoons to catch Coho salmon and Chinook.
Alpena
Alpena fishing spot offers a massive opportunity to for catching a variety of fish species including Brown trout, Coho salmon, Chinook, lake trout and many more. In this area, you can find the rowdy Atlantic salmon and some walleye which can range from 8-10 pounds.
Bay City
Saginaw Bay is a ripe area for varieties of fish species such as perch, walleye, bass, catfish and many more. If you want to get the big sized walleye, you can get plenty of them, and you can catch them in various ways.
Bay City also provides the best smallmouth bass. You can also head out to Charity Islands to get the best baitfish fishery, but you have to beware of the sandbars which might ground you.
St. Ignace
Despite the currents at the Straights of Mackinac, it’s an attraction site of some of the best salmon fishing in Northern part of Michigan. Anglers head over to the Mackinac Islands where they run a lead-core line which sinks gradually to take the shape of the turns made by the boat. They create a path that lures the salmon.
Drummond Island
The Drummond Island is home to a variety of fish species such as Atlantic and Chinook salmon, lake trout, perch, walleye and many more. The perch are more active during the summer, but they are so easy to find during fall. You can find plenty of salmon during the summer, and right after the summer, you expect whitefish and Cisco to come.
