Rusty Shackleford Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 All, My friends and I take an annual trip to a different MI lake in search of bass, LM or SM, and pike/muskie fishing, with the option (not mine) of catching the occasional panfish. We would like to start planning our trip to our next destination, but we're having a little difficulty identifying a lake. Would anyone like to throw out some options we could further look into? In the past, we have been to these lakes: Lake Hamlin, Lakes Cadillac/Mitchell, Houghton, and Fletcher Pond. Likely looking for the late August/early September time frame. One of my friends has suggested Lake St Helen, has anyone fished this lake before? Any feedback appreciated. Thanks! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 20, 2015 Super User Posted February 20, 2015 The Major League fishing people took their act over to Alpena fall of 2013 and did very well. Lake Hubbard was one lake they fished along with a couple more I don't remember the names of but they were right close. I don't fish these lake as I stay closer to home here in Otsego county, but those lakes looked quite fertile. A-Jay Quote
lecisnith Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 In Williamsburg, which is about 15 minutes East of Traverse City and Grand Traverse Bay, there is Lake Skegemog, which connects with Elk Lake and Torch Lake via Torch River. The smallmouth fishing is usually very good, tons of standing timber, lay downs, submerged timber. There are a few spots that you can find largemouth that are good size, including a marsh area on the southeastern part of the lake that is killer for topwater fishing in the morning and evening. I've caught a lot of pike and, while not actively fishing for them, had three musky break me off. Most musky fishing is done in Elk Lake. And if you don't like that, GT Bay is right around the corner. Lots of crappie, too. Good crappie that will go after a 4.5" tube. 1 Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted February 20, 2015 Super User Posted February 20, 2015 All, My friends and I take an annual trip to a different MI lake in search of bass, LM or SM, and pike/muskie fishing, with the option (not mine) of catching the occasional panfish. We would like to start planning our trip to our next destination, but we're having a little difficulty identifying a lake. Would anyone like to throw out some options we could further look into? In the past, we have been to these lakes: Lake Hamlin, Lakes Cadillac/Mitchell, Houghton, and Fletcher Pond. Likely looking for the late August/early September time frame. One of my friends has suggested Lake St Helen, has anyone fished this lake before? Any feedback appreciated. Thanks! Sorry to tell you, but the only times I've ever been to Lake St Helen has been to fish for bluegills through the ice. If you are interested in other options, I could suggest going back to Cadillac/Mitchell and then traveling west for another hour to the Village of Onekama, MI. Portage lake has fantastic LM fishing, good SM bass, some HUGE northern pike and walleye, and there are even decent bluegills in certain spots. Plan enough in advance and you will be in the right spot and the exact right time to hire a charter boat for King Salmon and Cohos. Not sure want you were thinking about as far as where you are going to stay overnight, but there is a very nice state campground 15 minutes from the lake, and several motels/lodges in the Village itself. The link below is a nice spot which you might like. http://www.travelers-motel.com/attractions.htm How good is the LM fishing in Portage Lake? How about catching a 18lb limit in the first 30 minutes. The 20" fish in my picture came from there this last summer. Quote
Rusty Shackleford Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you very much for the responses, i'll be doing some homework! Quote
Robeng Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Lake St Clair, St Clair River, Detroit River, to mouth of Lake Erie. Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted March 9, 2015 Super User Posted March 9, 2015 Lake St Clair, St Clair River, Detroit River, to mouth of Lake Erie. Sadly, those are great fisheries located in an area with almost nonexistent "on the water" lodging options. Quote
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