Muskegon: The salmon action picked up over the past week. Decent numbers of salmon were caught 40 to 90 feet down in 70 to 130 feet of water. Glow spoons and meat rigs worked very well. Pier anglers caught a few freshwater drum while casting spoons.
Grand Haven: Boat anglers caught decent numbers of Chinook salmon 40 to 90 feet down in 70 to 120 feet of water. Glow spoons, meat rigs, and white flasher/fly combinations worked well. Pier anglers caught a few freshwater drum and largemouth bass while casting spoons or crankbaits. Steelhead action was slow, with a few being caught on shrimp.
Fishing tip: Targeting lake trout
When targeting lake trout in deeper waters, try trolling with brightly colored spoons or Spin-N-Glos near the bottom during low-light conditions like early morning or late evening. These colors and times often trigger more aggressive strikes.
