Pentwater Area Fishing Reports

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for May 9, 2013

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on May 9th, 2013
Had very few anglers but a couple nice walleye were caught in the channel by those casting body baits. Those trolling Lake Michigan had no success.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for May 2, 2013

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on May 3rd, 2013
Had limited success for boat anglers catching crappie. They were still-fishing with minnows near Long Bridge.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for April 18, 2013

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on April 18th, 2013
Pier and channel anglers have caught steelhead on spawn. A few boats trolling the shoreline managed to catch some brown trout.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for April 11, 2013

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on April 11th, 2013
Pier anglers caught steelhead especially off the South Pier. Those fishing in the channel and off the Long Bridge also caught fish.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Dec. 13, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on December 13th, 2012
Pier anglers were catching some whitefish.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Nov. 1, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on November 1st, 2012
Pier anglers were floating spawn but no steelhead were caught. Those surfcasting had better luck with spawn or small orange spoons.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Oct. 25, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on October 25th, 2012
Pier anglers still-fishing with spawn are targeting steelhead however catch rates were very slow. Those surfcasting with spawn seem to be doing better.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Oct. 11, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on October 11th, 2012
When boat anglers can get out, look for steelhead as they are moving in closer to shore. Try the top 40 feet of waters 100 to 150 feet deep. Pier anglers have caught chinook and steelhead when still-fishing with shrimp.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Oct. 4, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on October 4th, 2012
Steelhead and lake trout have been caught in the top 40 feet of waters 200 to 400 feet deep. Some also caught the occasional chinook or coho.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Sept. 27, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on September 27th, 2012
No boat anglers to speak of, just too windy. Pier anglers were few and far between even though a couple salmon were caught on glow spoons either late at night or in the early morning.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Sept. 20, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on September 20th, 2012
Pier anglers are catching salmon but the action was spotty. Cool nights usually increase catch rates in the morning. Green spoons worked best. Fish are stacked up outside the piers in about 90 feet of water.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Sept. 13, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on September 13th, 2012
Pier anglers are starting to catch fish as the salmon are moving in. Most are using spoons as spawn is not working yet. Pier anglers caught a few brown trout on chartreuse or red spoons. Boats were trolling J-plugs and blue flies in 60 to 150 feet of water off Silver Lake.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Sept. 6, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on September 6th, 2012
The salmon have moved in a little as anglers caught fish in 115 to 130 feet of water. Only a few salmon have been caught from the piers.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Aug. 30, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on August 30th, 2012
Boat and pier anglers reported slow catch rates. The few fish that were caught were taken about halfway down in waters 200 feet or deeper. Water temperatures are still on the warm side.

Lake Michigan Pentwater Fishing Report for Aug. 23, 2012

Posted for Lake Michigan Pentwater by Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) of Michigan on August 23rd, 2012
Fishing is the slowest it has been this year. Anglers say it is difficult to find water temperatures lower than 60's degrees. Those using cut bait 65 feet down in 85 feet of water did mange to catch a few fish.

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