Fishing fun this fall when targeting salmon and steelhead in Michigan

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The Manistee River
The Manistee River (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
There’s no doubt Michigan offers some of the best salmon and steelhead fishing in the country, but did you know autumn can be the best time of year to target them here? Whether you’re looking for the various salmon species or steelhead (rainbow trout that are stocked in a river) you’re sure to find plenty of opportunities this month and beyond!
Atlantic SalmonFishing for Atlantic salmon is huge on the St. Marys River; in fact this spot is considered the best recreational Atlantic salmon fishery west of the East Coast. Most anglers troll for this species using downriggers but another popular method is fly fishing for them with wet flies.
Chinook SalmonThese fish are often called “kings” and with good reason! Popular spots to target them in the fall include Great Lakes piers, streams along the Lake Michigan coast, or inland streams such as the Manistee (Tippy Dam), Pere Marquette and St. Joseph rivers. Many anglers use artificial baits to appeal to this species, but spawn is popular as well.
Coho SalmonThis popular species can be caught in Lake Michigan at any time, though the best fishing happens on the lake’s east side in early spring, late summer and early fall. In particular, the Manistee River is very popular in late October and in the U.P. the Anna River is a great destination for this salmon. Lots of anglers use crankbaits and artificial minnows when fishing for this species.
SteelheadMichigan is considered one of the best steelhead fishing states in the country with several well-known spots located throughout the state. These include the Manistee, Pere Marquette and St. Joseph rivers in the Lake Michigan watershed, the Au Sable River in the Lake Huron watershed, and the Huron River in the Lake Erie watershed. Most anglers are out targeting steelhead right now and use a variety of techniques to target them.
Don’t miss your chance to catch a big salmon or steelhead this fall. Most water bodies can be fished for these species all year, be sure to check the 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide for all of the rules and regulations.
Michigan’s statewide trout season closes September 30Another trout fishing season is drawing to a close as Type 1 and 2 streams and Type A and D lakes will officially end onMonday, September 30.
For details about the statewide trout season, check out page 47 of the 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide.
Fret not, in less than seven months the season will be open again with next year’s season running from April 26 until September 30!
For all things Fishing in Michigan – visit www.michigan.gov/fishing.

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