This coming weekend is Michigan’s annual Free Fishing
Weekend! On Saturday June 11th and Sunday June 12th, both resident
and non-residents can fish without a license however all
regulations still apply. This is a great time to provide new
anglers, particularly our youth, with the opportunity to enjoy
Michigan’s vast resources while learning how to fish. Now that
summer is finally here, fishing has picked up so the weekend should
be good.  

Southeast Lower Peninsula

Lake Erie:Walleye can be found in 22 to 25 feet of
water from Sterling State Park to the Femi Power Plant. Most are
trolling spoons or bottom bouncers in purple or fire-tiger. Those
anchoring and fishing with minnows have caught yellow perch. Be
sure to bring lots of crawlers as the freshwater drum are hitting
as well.
Huron River:Is producing lots of bass. Anglers are
also catching crappie, catfish and carp. Catfish were in the slow
water between the two dams. Look for panfish in the backwaters.
Detroit River:Anglers are catching walleye and
perch. White bass and catfish should also be a good bet for the
upcoming weekend.
Lexington:Is producing chinook, coho, steelhead
and lake trout south of the port. Shore anglers fishing in the
harbor in the early morning caught a couple walleye. Those fishing
inside the harbor found smallmouth bass, pike, bullhead and some
really big rock bass.
Port Sanilac:Boat anglers trolling are still
taking a mix of chinook, coho, steelhead and lake trout in 40 to 60
feet of water north of the port. A few perch were caught down
towards Lakeport.
Harbor Beach:Brown trout were caught south of the
harbor in waters 25 to 45 feet deep. Body baits and spoons are
working, try perch, silver and green. Fair steelhead fishing but
the action is getting better. Boats are running long lines with
offshore boards and spoons. Try 2, 5, or 8 color lead lines as
well. Bright colors work best. Good lake trout action straight out
and north of the harbor. Try spoons off downriggers or dodgers and
flashers with flies and spin