Saginaw Bay walleye were hitting in many places including 17 to 20 feet off Pinconning, 18 feet off Linwood, and five to eight feet off the mouth of the Kawkawlin River however the best reports came from the south end of the Slot from Quanicassee to Sebewaing and up onto the Bar (Coryeon Reef) in […]
DNR Encourages Boaters to Follow Safety Tips
National Safe Boating Week set for May 20-26 With boating season around the corner, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers encourage boaters to make their pastime more enjoyable by following important safety tips. Saturday, May 20, marks the start of National Safe Boating Week and the DNR wants all Michigan residents and visitors to […]
DNR launches bait shop locator application to assist public
DNR launches bait shop locator application to assist public The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently launched a new tool on its website that assists individuals with locating retail bait shops across Michigan. The Retail Bait Shop Locator is a comprehensive map featuring licensed bait retailers that sell minnows, wigglers and crayfish to the general public. […]
Saginaw Bay Area Fishing Report 04/28/2016
Bay City Area walleye were being taken in a variety of locations including off Gambil’s Marina near Pinconning, off Linwood in 15 to 20 feet of water and off Bay City State Park in nine to 15 feet of water. Others reported walleye catches off the mouth of the Kawkawlin River in 12 to 15 […]
Free Fishing Weekend Reels In Winter Fun, Feb. 13-14, 2016
Reel in the fun at the first of two Free Fishing Weekends in 2016. Michigan residents and nonresidents can fish without a license Feb. 13-14 on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters. In addition, a number of FREE special events will take place throughout the state. For more information, visit michigan.gov/freefishing or call the state park or […]