The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued a research permit to an existing Saginaw Bay commercial fisher to explore lake whitefish populations in southern Lake Huron. Beginning in June 2015, this fisher will be permitted to set large mesh trap nets on experimental fishing grounds located several miles south of Harbor Beach and north […]
Public invited to June 4 meeting to learn about proposed fishing regulations for Saginaw Bay and associated waters
The Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting Thursday, June 4, in Bay City, Michigan, to discuss two fishing regulation proposals for Saginaw Bay and associated waters. The meeting will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 360 S. River Road (M-13). The public is invited to attend […]
Anglers encouraged to monitor bait to spot juvenile Asian carp
The DNR is taking many steps to prevent adult Asian carp (bighead and silver) from entering the Great Lakes, but many people don’t realize that juvenile Asian carp pose a threat to the state’s waters, too. Juvenile Asian carp can be confused with common baitfish – such as gizzard shad, emerald shiner, spottail shiner or […]
Saginaw Bay Fishing Report 05/21/2015
Saginaw Bay walleye fishing in the Slot from Sunset Bay up to Thomas Road was very good with many limit and near-limit catches reported. Walleye fishing was very good in Wildfowl Bay and around Sand Point. Most are using crawler harnesses with spinners in purple, pink, brass and chartreuse. There’s a fair amount of catch […]
Public Comment Sought On Fishing Regulation Proposals For Saginaw Bay And Associated Waters
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment and feedback on two fishing regulation proposals for Saginaw Bay and associated waters. If changes are made, these regulations would go into effect beginning April 1, 2016. Over the last several years, data has shown there is a very high population of adult walleye in […]