SPORT FISHING REPORT FOR THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND BAY OF GREEN BAY 6-20-2018

Manitowoc Co.

• Manitowoc Ramp – The number of fish being brought to the cleaning station has decreased over the past week. The average angler is bringing two to three fish to the cleaning station right now, instead of the five to seven like last week. Both dodger flies and spoons are producing fish. The fish that are being caught are still large, with a 34 pound king caught out of Manitowoc.
• Manitowoc Harbor & Piers – Northern pike are still being caught inside the marina on spoons, however, the number of pike being caught are starting to decline compared to the last few weeks. Anglers fishing for smallmouth bass haven’t had much success yet. Anglers fishing the piers over the last week are grinding it out with few fish to show for. There were a few brown trout caught off of the pier throughout the week, however, that is about it.
• Two Rivers Ramp – Anglers out of Two Rivers had mixed success with some guys getting up to six fish and others not even getting a hit. While fishing has been slow the size of the fish have made up for the lack of fish. There were two 31 pounders caught on the same day, with other fish pushing the 25 pound mark as well. Fish were caught on 300 feet of copper as well as downriggers set between 70 and 110. Rainbows are being caught in 230-260 feet of water with dodger flies taking most of the fish.
• Two Rivers Harbor & Piers – Fishing pressure is continuing to increase, however few fish have been caught. Brown trout are being caught on the pier occasionally by casting with spoons. In the harbor itself there is little action going on right now. Few anglers are catching carp and bullhead, but that’s about it.

Kewaunee Co.

• Kewaunee Ramp – Anglers launched out heavy on Tuesday coming back with chinook, some lake trout, and rainbows. Thick fog dictated a need for radar. Less fish were marked compared to last weekend with many of the boats only a couple miles out. Medium to high pressure was had during the weekend depending on the weather off the ramp with a few rainbow catches reported.
• Kewaunee Shore & Piers – Very few anglers were out with no luck so far on trout or salmon.
• Algoma Ramp – Many folks were coming back with kings early in the week, with a scatter of lake trout and a few rainbows being caught. It was reported during the weekend that many people were out fishing in depths of 300-400ft. Rainbows were coming back on lines running higher in the water column. The surface temperature was 54F at the shore and 44-47F out over deeper waters.
• Algoma Shoreline and Pier – Some mornings held a strong east wind and whitecaps. Not too many folks ventured out along the shoreline, with no luck or catches reported.

Door County (Lake Michigan Shore)

• Gills Rock has been quiet with very few anglers but shore fishermen were catching the bass bedded in the marinas. Angler effort in Rowleys Bay has slowed down a bit but anglers are still catching fish. Bass are done spawning in the Mink River. Still very few boats fishing out of Baileys Harbor but charters are reporting good catches of rainbows and some large kings.

Door County (Green Bay Shore)

• Bass fishing has been excellent across the county with most anglers catching 20+ fish per trip. Many fish are on the beds. The biggest fish seem to be holding in deeper water adjacent to beds. Jigs and crankbaits have been the most productive. Shore anglers are having fun catching bedded bass near the piers. Water temps have finally warmed up into the low 60’s.

Green Bay Fishing Report: June 18, 2018

Brown County

• Duck Creek – Highest number of trailers and shore anglers Duck Creek has seen this year however anglers reported the fishing to be slow with no fish caught of those that were interviewed.
• Suamico – Very few walleyes have been harvested since the cold front has gone through but still most anglers reported catching numerous freshwater drum, a few white perch and an occasional northern pike. Muskie anglers reported putting a couple in the boat along with a few northern, with a couple follow ups besides.

Oconto County

• Geano’s Beach – Similar to Suamico anglers experienced very low catch rates of walleyes but still most anglers reported catching numerous freshwater drum, a few white perch and an occasional northern pike.
• Pensaukee River Ramp – A good number of anglers used the Pensaukee river boat ramp this week. Anglers were reporting success catching northern pike, perch, and walleye.
• Oconto River – Fishing pressure was lower overall this past week. Perch were being caught using nightcrawlers at water depths between 5 and 10 ft. Walleye were being caught using crankbaits at water depths of 10 – 18 ft. The water temperatures for the Oconto river ranged from 68 – 76°F over the weekend.
• Oconto Breakwater and Harbor – Anglers on the pier were having some success catching catfish, northern pike, perch, and smallmouth bass this week. Anglers using the boat launch were reporting success catching channel catfish, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye.
• Oconto Park II - Fishing pressure has remained good at the Oconto Park II area this week. Anglers were reporting success catching some perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye over the weekend.
• Stiles Dam and Iron Bridge Area - While fishing pressure has decreased this week. Anglers were reporting success catching crappie, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Fishing pressure was overall relatively low over this week.

Marinette County – Menomonee River

• A lot of people were out enjoying the hot weekend out on the water. Anglers were having success catching some catfish and walleye. A handful of anglers were having success catching brown trout this weekend using spoons while trolling. Walleye were being caught at water depths of 10 – 18 ft using crankbaits. The water temperatures on the Menominee ranged around 68 – 70°F over this past week.
• Boom Landing Ramp – Fishing pressure was lower throughout this past week. Some anglers were having success catching brown trout, catfish, crappie, drum, northern pike, rock bass, and smallmouth bass.
• Mystery Ship Ramp – Fishing pressure was lower over the past week. Anglers were having some success catching catfish and walleye.
• Ann Arbor Ramp – Anglers were having success catching northern pike, smallmouth bass and some walleye.
• Menekaunee Harbor – Anglers reported having success catching drum, northern pike and walleye this week.

Menomonee County – Peshtigo River

• Fishing pressure on the Peshtigo river was more concentrated on the river mouth area over the past week. Walleye were being caught at water depths of 10 – 18 ft using crankbaits. The water temperatures ranged from 70 – 75°F over the weekend.
• Peshtigo Dam – Fishing pressure is low along at the Peshtigo dam area. Anglers were catching some drum, suckers and smallmouth bass this week.
• Peshtigo Municipal Garage Ramp – Fishing pressure has low this week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike and smallmouth bass.
• Peshtigo River Mouth (at the end of Harbor Rd in Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife area) – lower fishing pressure was observed at the Peshtigo river mouth ramp over the last week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleye this week.
• Klingsborn’s Ramp (5 mi down CTY RD BB outside Peshtigo) – Fishing pressure remained steady over the past week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike and walleye this week.

Green Bay/Fox River

• Metro Boat Launch – Due to the high temperatures the launch was full but majority were pleasure boaters out enjoying the sun. Those that were fishing reported slow fishing since the cold front has come through with most anglers catching only a few walleyes. Still reports of high numbers of freshwater drum and catfish being caught in addition to being very large in size. No interviews were taken of muskie anglers.
• Voyager Park – High numbers of anglers were out enjoying the warm weather but very few fish were caught. Those that were caught were the occasional small walleye, white bass and catfish.

Brown County

• Bayshore - Fishing effort over the past week continues to focus towards walleye. Catch and harvest was slightly better than previous weeks but very few people caught more than a dozen fish for half a day on the water. Average catch was 3-6 fish with a couple ending up in the cooler. The only thing that was biting with consistency and ferocity were freshwater drum. Anglers also caught the occasional white bass and round goby. During the week the parking lot was around half full by lunch time.

Sturgeon Bay

• Little Sturgeon – Those in search of smallmouth bass found a few fish over the past week out of Little Sturgeon. The average angler was catching less than a dozen fish for half a day on the water. Sizes of fish were reported around a couple pounds. During the week when the weather was good the parking lot had 12-16 trailers in it by mid-day. Anglers also caught a few freshwater drum while out.
• Sawyer Harbor – Action for smallmouth bass has gotten slightly better over the past week with most anglers catch 3-15 fish for half a day out on the water. Sizes were reported in the 1-3 pound range. While out anglers also caught a few freshwater drum. Anglers from shore caught a dozen or so panfish and a few smaller smallmouth bass.
• Sturgeon Bay City Shore - Anglers were out catching rock bass and a few yellow perch. Bullheads are beginning to be reported along the shore near the highway bridge.
• Sturgeon Bay Ramp - Light angler activity and a few trailers were spotted in the week, and most parties returned with a few smallies and walleye.
• Sturgeon Bay Piers - Occasional wind and rain made conditions less than favorable along the piers. No interviews were taken.
• Stone Quarry Ramp - Light pressure was had early in the week, though things sped up for smallmouth bass fishing come the weekend. Boats returned having caught 12-30 smallies on average after a full day of fishing.
• Stone Quarry Shore - A few smallmouth bass and freshwater drum were caught. An occasional walleye was hooked. Good luck was had with spinner baits and worms.