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Weekly Fishing Report

Smelt runs have not yet started in the Upper Peninsula. Many areas along the lakeshores of Lake Superior, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan still have ice formations in front of and near river mouths. Cold temperatures and slow snowmelt in most areas have slowed the progression and timing of smelt runs. In some locations along Lake Superior, ice anglers were still catching smelt through the ice. Little Bay de Noc: Most of the bay had open water. Anglers are waiting for the docks to be put in and the remaining ice to clear out. Keweenaw Bay/Huron Bay: Anglers were fishing mostly in river ...

Outdoors North: The promise for prettier days ahead

“Stop and smell the roses, baby I can’t hardly see.” – Steve Forbert There’s a smell to the air in the springtime that makes me dizzy with memories. Something about the cold and damp in the winds too that makes me recall with ease many of those childhood times. I remember ...

Outdoors North: A season of change

“All around the world tonight, what a beautiful scene below,” - Gordon Lightfoot The afternoon was the lazy sort, dragging along from task to task, with the sun seemingly in the same mood. Through those gray-skied hours, its face poked through the clouds briefly and then retreated - ...

Taking care of tires and trees

MUNISING — The Alger Conservation District had a busy 2021, being involved in activities such as meeting with landowners and helping to collect scrap tires. One of the most notable events was Matt Watkeys moving from the position of Forestry Assistance Program manager to the Alger ...

Gone fishin’

Little Bay de Noc: Angler pressure has declined. Perch anglers were making an appearance in the upper bay area. Most anglers were targeting deeper water across from the Kipling access. Anglers were having the best success with wigglers. Manistique: Steelhead were in the river, but water levels were high making for tough fishing conditions. Most anglers were floating spawn. Some anglers were getting their boats in the water and trolling the mouth and river. Keweenaw Bay/Huron Bay: Most angling pressure was concentrated to the Falls River mouth on Keweenaw Bay and the head of Huron ...

Watershed moments

MARQUETTE — Superior Watershed Partnership is offering grants to educators across the Upper Peninsula looking to expand or develop forestry-based outdoor educational opportunities for students. SWP announced that a total of $17,500 is available for educator grants; the maximum award per ...