DNR SPORT FISHING REPORTS FOR LAKE MICHIGAN AND BAY OF GREEN BAY 7-18-18

Manitowoc Co.

• Manitowoc/Two Rivers area – Fishing in Manitowoc/Two Rivers area is still slow with an average catch of 3 fish. Rainbows seem to dominate the catch. Hopefully things turn around for the Two Rivers Derby this coming weekend. Anglers fishing on the piers have reported of having some hits but not being able to stick the fish.

Kewaunee Co.

• Kewaunee Ramp – Fishing pressure remained heavy for the majority of the week and into the weekend. Anglers were limiting out on rainbow trout and chinook salmon for most of Friday and Saturday. Many of the chinooks were reaching upwards of 25 to 30lbs. Water temperature was reported to be in the 58-63F range out 200-350ft on the surface with a thermocline reaching the low-40s when 60ft below. Very few lake trout were coming in. Good luck on kings was had with blue-silver and wine-silver spoons.
• Kewaunee Shore & Piers – Although there was little shore fishing activity, there was moderate fishing pressure at the pier this week. The reports on catches were mostly whitefish with a couple large browns and some small rainbows being pulled in as well.
• Algoma Ramp – There was heavy fishing pressure this weekend with folks coming back with large rainbows and kings. Many folks were preparing or out for Salmon-A-Rama. Rainbows were reported to be out from 300-400ft with good luck using chrome and green flashers. Water temperature was 60F on the surface and cooling to 57F in the 200ft range.
• Algoma Shoreline and Pier – Heavy fog stayed along the shoreline and pier for most of the week. There were small rainbow catches along the shore however with water temperatures reported at 55F. Olson Park saw a couple anglers out catching bullhead and drum.

Northern Door County (Lake Michigan Shore)

• Salmon action in Gills Rock remains slow but is slowly picking up. Steelhead action has been good out of Baileys Harbor. Surface temps are in the 70’s but drops down to the 40’s 90 feet down. Along with the steelhead some big kings have been caught including one over 30lbs.

Northern Door County (Green Bay Shore)

• Smallmouth action has been very slow across Northern Green Bay. Pier fishermen have only been catching a few small bass, rock bass and the occasional perch. Anglers are still catching some bass around the islands but fishing pressure has been high and catch rates have dropped. Hopefully the warmer water temps in the mid 70’s will help get the bass out of their post-spawn lull and into their summer habits. Perch action has been inconsistent. No walleye action to report.

Green Bay Fishing Report: July 2, 2018

Brown County

• Duck Creek – A high number of boaters and kayakers were out this week with little fishing success. No interviews were taken of anglers.
• Suamico– High numbers of boaters were out this week causing lines of boats out of the launch, even filling the extra boat launch parking area. Many fishermen hit the water early to avoid the rush, the walleye bite was consistent all week with 2-3 being harvested per person. Anglers reported using flicker shad and minnow orange in color. Most anglers reported catching numerous freshwater drum and large catfish. No muskie anglers were interviewed.

Oconto County

• Oconto River – Fishing overall was hit or miss this past weekend, with some anglers not having a lot of luck and others having some success catching walleye. Over the past weekend, the water temperature for the Oconto river ranged from 78 – 83°F.
• Oconto Breakwater/Harbor Area – 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.
• Geano’s Beach – High numbers of boaters filled the launch this week with most after walleyes. Most anglers experienced higher catch rates of walleyes, 3-4 per person, than at Suamico and reported catching numerous freshwater drum, catfish and an occasional northern pike.
• Pensaukee River Ramp – A good number of anglers used the Pensaukee river boat ramp this week. Increased numbers of walleye were being caught this past week. Anglers were reporting success catching catfish, northern pike, perch, and walleye.
• Oconto Park II – Fishing pressure was a little lower at the Oconto Park II area this week. Anglers were reporting success catching some perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye over the weekend. Anglers were having success catching perch using nightcrawlers at water depths between 5 and 10ft. Anglers were having success catching walleye using crankbaits in water depths between 5 and 15ft.
• Stiles Dam and Iron Bridge Area – Fishing pressure has remained low over the past week. Fishing success had decreased over the past couple of weeks. Anglers were having occasional success catching rock bass this week. While fishing pressure was relatively low this week, a lot of folks were using the iron bridge area to launch kayaks this past weekend.

Marinette County – Menomonee River

• Fishing overall was hit or miss this past weekend, with some anglers not having a lot of luck and others having some success catching brown trout or walleye. The water temperatures on the Menominee ranged from 60 – 68°F over this past week.
• Boom Landing Ramp – Fishing pressure decreased throughout this past week. Some anglers were having success catching rock bass, walleye, and smallmouth bass.
• Mystery Ship Ramp (Menominee, MI) – Fishing pressure was good over the past week. Anglers were having some success catching catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleye. Smallmouth bass were being caught using plastic tubes at various water depths between 5 and 12 ft.
• Ann Arbor Ramp – Good numbers of anglers were out this past week. Some anglers were having success catching northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye.
• Little River Ramp – Good fishing pressure was observed at the little River Ramp this week. Some perch were being caught along the shore using nightcrawlers and minnows. A handful of anglers were targeting brown trout with limited success this past week. Brown trout were being caught trolling using spoon rigs at water depths between 50 – 60 ft.

Marinette County – Peshtigo River

• Fishing overall was hit or miss this past weekend, with some anglers not having a lot of luck and others having some success catching walleye. The water temperatures ranged from 76 – 79°F over the weekend.
• Peshtigo River Mouth (at the end of Harbor Rd in Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife area) – decent fishing pressure was observed at the Peshtigo river mouth ramp over the last week. Anglers were having success catching catfish, 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 – Low numbers of trailers were recorded with most being leisure boaters. Those that were fishing reported slow fishing with only a few walleyes being caught and none being harvested. No interviews were taken of muskie anglers. Shore anglers reported fishing was slow with only freshwater drum being caught.
• Fox Point/Fairgrounds – Very few people are launching at either location, and those who do are mostly pleasure boaters. No interviews were taken of anglers.
• Voyager Park – There were very few people out fishing this week, and those who were interviewed didn’t catch any fish.

Brown County

• Bayshore – Over the past week walleye fishing has been relatively consistent with most anglers taking home 1-3 fish for half a day out on the water. A wide variety of baits continue to be used; all with varying success between anglers. Yellow perch fishing continues to be slow out of Bayshore with only a few fish being caught out of the multiple interviews taken. While out anglers also caught freshwater drum, round goby, white perch, and the occasional catfish. The parking lot was half to three quarters full on all the days surveyed.

Door County

• Chaudior’s Dock – Walleye fishing success continues in the same pace with those out of Bayshore. The average catch was half a dozen walleyes with at least 3 making it into the cooler. Some yellow perch anglers found success with harvest being around 12 fish for a few hours on the water. Length ranged from 8-12 inches. While out anglers also caught freshwater drum, round goby, white perch, and catfish. At its busiest time there were 12 or so trailers in the parking lot.
• Little Sturgeon/Sawyer Harbor – Effort remains relatively low out Little Sturgeon and Sawyer Harbor with less than a handful of trailers being observed on the days that were surveyed. Walleye fishing has been slow with no fish being caught. Smallmouth bass is slow as well with only a few fish being caught per boat for half a day out on the water. Yellow perch fishing is beginning to show signs of picking up. Only a few perch anglers were out over the past week but all boats came back with fish. Though the size could have been better catch rates have improved over the past week.

Sturgeon Bay

• Sturgeon Bay City Shore – Anglers were out with a few reports of smallmouth bass and perch. There was low fishing pressure overall this week. Good luck was had using nightcrawlers and leeches.
• Sturgeon Bay Ramp – Many folks are coming back with smallmouth bass and walleye. Consistent success on perch as well was had in the canal for anglers. Water temperature was reported to be 77-79F on the surface in the canal.
• Bay View Park – A few anglers were catching smallmouth bass this week. Rock bass was a frequent catch, with low numbers on perch.
• Sunset Park Ramp – Folks were coming back with many yellow perch this week. Water temperature was reported to be 74F out in the channel.
• Stone Quarry Ramp – Many large smallmouth bass were being caught along with loads of freshwater drum. Water was reported to be mid to high 70s at the surface. Good luck was had using jerk baits for smallies along with tubes and live minnows.
• Stone Quarry Shore – There were many smallmouth bass catches this week with the light northeast wind continuing to help fishing conditions. Good luck was had using soft plastics and worms.