Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Friday - July 16th, 2010

Ludington, MI

Posted By: DCchillin

Http://report.ludingtoncharterboats.org/

Fishing in the Ludington area was variable over the past few days: terrific one day, with limit catches and slow the next day. Even on the “great” days you have to be “on the fish”. The fish are here, but they aren’t always easy to find. Fishing pressure was heavy over the last weekend, and will be heavy this weekend with the Ludington Offshore Classic Tournament taking place.
Fishing has taken on a mid-season mode with most of the fish being Kings and the best fishing being from 50’ deep to well over 100’ deep in deeper water. Catches of Kings, with many in the 10 – 18 pound class are being taken, along with an occasional trout. The best catches were reported were in the northern areas in 100+’.
Some are trolling in much deeper water where mostly larger salmon are taken especially after the early bite. Also, the best fishing has consistently been either very early, just at sunrise or very late, just at, or near sunset. Mid-day fishing has been slow.
Fishing along the bank at those times seems best, with fishing deep in deeper water most successful at other times in the day.
Fishing has been good with spoons on the higher lines, but rotators & paddles with flies are producing the most action on deeper lines. There as been an occasional mention of plugs, and meat rigs, also. Getting the baits away from the boat, and fishing a variety of depths and terminal gear will produce if one puts in the time. Lead core and copper lines of several lengths in the clear water and tend to be the best producers. Reports include lead core and copper lines of 100’ or 200’ or more.
Some Captains are producing on meat rigs running one or two in the mix with other types of baits.
Divers, especially wire divers are also producing action, both high and low, but in longer lengths 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 can be found by clicking on the “Net Alert” icon on the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website’s home page.
Alert: A new net Alert was posted on July 12 with all the most recent net locations and information.
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.