Capt. Tom Arlington from North Bay Charters reports from Lake St. Clair:

Bass and Perch fishing is still in full swing. Tournament bass are being caught along the shipping channel and schoolies can be found ofF the hump. Bass are starting to migrate in the channels now.

Captain Dick Stafford of Take Five Charters reports from the U.P Lake Michigan and Superior:

Upper Peninsula Waters of Lake Michigan

Salmon continue to be excellent off Escanaba around the Ford River Can Area. Good numbers are being reported out from Cedar River and Manistique. Most fish have been averaging between 14 – 18 pounds while occasional 20 pounders are being landed.

Captain Terry Walsh of Termar Charters reports from AuGres:
8-27-09

Sometimes it’s actually fishing in Saginaw Bay and not catching.  The waters north and east of Big Charity Island had cooled to 65 F, thanks to the weekend’s storms–not good walleye temps.  Boats working Little Charity Island gave the same report, so we [...]

Capt. Tom Arlington from North Bay Charters reports from Lake St. Clair: says “Musky – Musky – fish – on are the battles cries aboard the North Bay”… Musky fishing reaches its yearly pinnacle in the fall, and if your look’in for a trophy fish there is no better place then Lake St. Clair. Perch fishing remains good. Try to drift when the bite slows down. Good spots are off the Grosse Point 8 mile Rd., the Belle River hump, and deep water of St Lukes, Ontario.

Captain John Giszczak of Stray Cat Charters reports from Luna Pier:

Walleye fishing is starting to wind down in front of Luna Pier in 14 to 16
feet of water – using body baits 60′ back. Limit catches can be obtained
but you have to put your time in.

Captain Ryan Sagady from Bay Sportfishing Charters reports from Saginaw Bay:

The fishing has been hot lately on the Saginaw Bay. We have taken easy limits and probably caught over 60 walleyes on my last two charter trips. The action has taken place in 10-13 feet of water on crawler harnesses with silver blades. There are a lot of floating weeds in shallow and Bass Pro fish weights have been the key to success in the weeds. The lip on the weight is just enough to catch floating weeds traveling down your line, keeping your harness clean. Be sure to use your electric trolling motor to stealthily troll over these shallow fish without spooking them. You also want to make sure that your Off Shore boards are far away from the boat in these shallow water situations. The usage of tattle flags has also been instrumental in detecting a buildup of weeds on my weights. Summer is winding down so be sure to get out and do some walleye fishing. The good old days are happening right now on the Saginaw Bay!!!!!