Saginaw Bay walleye fishing is fair to good when weather conditions allow you to get out on the bay.
Saginaw River walleye fishing slowed with the warmer weather but catch rates should pick up by the weekend. Water flow is up after all rain. Be sure to watch for floating debris.
Au Gres River has steelhead in the East Branch.
Rifle River also has a number of steelhead up into the river.
Weekly Fishing Tip: Where to find northern pike in Michigan
As the temperatures continue to cool, fishing for northern pike will continue to pick up. Pike are extremely popular during the ice fishing season but are readily available throughout much of the year.
There are many notable northern pike fisheries located throughout Michigan, including on Muskegon, Portage and Manistee lakes and also Michigamme and Houghton lakes. But this species can be found in many lakes and virtually all larger rivers in the state.
Please note there are many regulations for northern pike regarding minimum size and possession limit. Be sure to read up on this species in the 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide