10-09-2009 Lake Michigan Fishing Report – Central

According to the MDNR

Manistee - Light numbers of salmon and steelhead have been caught in waters 50 to 150 feet deep however the better steelhead action was out in waters 300 to 400 feet deep. Try the top 40 feet with orange or red spoons. Pier fishing was slow with only an occasional steelhead taken.

Manistee River - Salmon fishing is in full swing with fish actively spawning on the gravel. Light numbers of steelhead have been caught in the lower stretches. No word on pier fishing or surfcasting although that action should begin soon.

Ludington - Boat anglers were still catching a few salmon and steelhead in waters 100 to 200 feet deep. Green and orange were good colors. Pier and shore fishing continues to be slow.

Pere Marquette River - The salmon run is in full swing with good numbers of fish on the gravel. Look for steelhead in the lower stretches. Pier and shore fishing were slow. Look for steelhead fishing to pick up in the next couple of weeks.