Northern Michigan is experiencing unusually high temperatures without cool nights resulting in water temps well into the 70s. While this not only makes the fishing tough as the trout become lethargic, any hooked fish is pretty much assured mortality after bringing them to the net. As a result, trout fishing trips are being suspended until water temps drop. The forecast does not look good but time will tell – it’s northern Michigan and we have a reputation of inaccurate forecasts.
If you are fishing on your own, please consider giving the fish and the fishery a chance by staying off the water – the future of our fisheries depend on it. So many of our trout rivers are not stocked and depend on mature adults to spawn tomorrow’s class of fish and they can’t do it if they are dead.
Other options for fishing include lake fishing in the mornings or evening for bass and bluegill which is also a great fishery for those beginners and those learning/getting better. Bass fishing with a big popper/sliders thrown by better casters to the edge of the lily pads can get some of those bigger fish to play.
Not only is July here, but so it seems is the heat of summer.
Good luck.
Ted
New to the Sport? Bass and Bluegill fishing is the perfect way to learn to fish after a quick casting lesson.
Tricos & Terrestrials – A great way to start a summer day. Float and Trout fish the Manistee in July and August.
Fall Steelhead – Some good dates are available in November – a great way to finish a fishing season.