Warmer weather isn’t in the cards quite yet, but it’s not too early to book those late summer and fall camping reservations. Since campsite reservations can be made up to six months in advance, reservations are already available for Labor Day weekend and into September. Overnight lodging reservations are available up to a year in […]
New Michigan DNR Fisheries Chief Announced
Randy Claramunt has been named the next chief of our Fisheries Division. Randy will assume this new role effective March 5, taking over for current Fisheries Chief Jim Dexter, who retires at the end of April. The overlap in Randy’s assumption of this role and Jim’s retirement will allow for a smooth transition. Randy is […]
Saginaw River Walleye
Saginaw Bay Perch fishing was slow in Saginaw Bay. Anglers reported catches of crappie and bluegills. Saginaw River Walleye fishing picked up along Saginaw River especially around the Zilwaukee Bridge area. Angler activity increased on Saginaw River with anglers targeting walleye and having good success around Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Bay City. Crappie fishing […]
Updated Saginaw Bay Fishing Report 10/19/2022
Saginaw Bay Area, There were a few anglers that were able to get out of the Quanicassee area for yellow perch due to wind conditions. Shore fishing for panfish and yellow perch from Quanicassee to Sebewaing was slow. Due to weather conditions, only a few yellow perch were caught out in front of Linwood in 18 […]
Yellow Perch Near Gambills
Saginaw Bay Yellow perch were caught near Gambills in 12 to 14 feet of water with a lot of sorting. Yellow perch ranging in size of 7 to 10 inches were also caught near Sailboat Buoys A and B in 14 feet of water and at the Old Shipping Channel in 16 feet of water […]