The Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for Sept. 24 shows some of the most current conditions in the region and best methods. Here’s what the report shows that anglers said about ...

People from elsewhere – Columbus, as one example – arrive in numbers at the Michigan town of Ludington to sample fish from elsewhere. Not native but prospering are Lake Michigan’s salmon, comprising ...

Data from Lake Michigan sport anglers and fisheries biologists in 2025 have highlighted a concerning trend: lower weights of chinook salmon. The first indicators came in summer 2025 from results at ...

Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, are a vital part of the Great Lakes' multi-billion dollar sportfishing industry. The salmon population is closely tied to the population of its main prey, ...