Muskegon: Weather conditions during the past week made it difficult for boat anglers to get out on the water. When conditions allowed, anglers reported slower salmon fishing, with the best action occurring 60 to 120 feet down in 100 to 200 feet of water. Green and blue spoons produced the best results. Pier anglers reported catching a few freshwater drum while casting spoons.
Grand Haven: Salmon fishing was on the slower side during the past week. Anglers caught a few Chinook salmon 60 to 120 feet down in 100 to 220 feet of water. Green and blue spoons produced the best results. Some lake trout were also caught near the bottom while using yellow Spin-N-Glos. Pier anglers reported slow steelhead fishing, although a few were caught on shrimp. Freshwater drum action slowed slightly compared to the previous week. However, anglers continued to catch freshwater drum while casting spoons and crankbaits or while fishing with Ned rigs.
