Tagged With: Steelhead
No Steelhead Blues
It looks as though our steelhead “run” has tapered off. Those willing to seek out open spots left in the rivers or drill holes in the ice might find some opportunities, but for the most part chasing migratory trout with a fly will be postponed until spring time. For now my focus will be on … Continue reading
That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
It’s been a tough fall for steelhead with the dry weather, but the water’s rising and we should see some fresh fish in southern Wisconsin’s tributaries following this rain event. Weeks are numbered until the rivers start freezing up so get out while you can.
Pere Marquette Steelhead
Just got back from fishing for steelhead on the Pere Marquette River in western Michigan with my dad and a family friend. The conditions there were not in our favor, but thanks to our knowledgeable guides we still managed to put some fish in the net. The P.M. is a free-flowing, wild and scenic, blue-ribbon, … Continue reading
The Fish Whisperer – Pere Marquette Fishing Reports
The Pere Marquette River in Michigan has seen a sad salmon run this year according to guide Tommy Lynch of Hawkins Outfitters. His theory – a decline in bait fish due to over stocking in Lake Michigan. Tommy has spent most of his days on the P.M. in the last 30 years and has seen … Continue reading
Rain = Steelhead!
After waking up Saturday morning to the sound of rain bouncing off my roof I was as giddy as a kid on Christmas eve. After five very long weeks with not a drop of rain I had some concerns about our fall run of migratory trout in southeast Wisconsin. Worry no more, the rain has … Continue reading
Milwaukee Steelhead!
Yesterday, I headed up to the Kewaunee River in southern Door County, Wisconsin to fish for Steelhead. My reason for traveling farther north was to try to get away from the crowds and fish a more scenic river than the Milwaukee or Root. The river was definitely more scenic, but as far as the crowds … Continue reading