Forum: Trout / Salmon

I would like to try smelting this spring on the north shore and was just wondering if anyone does it and how do you do it? Some of my dorm buddies in ely went last year and came back with bags of them and they were delicious. Thanks for any help!

Just wondering if any have been out yet? I'm thinkin about giving it a try on Thursday if the weather permits. The rain over the last week should've jump-started the fishing in the rivers, and from what I hear people are seeing a good number of fish.

Was able to get out to port yesterday afternoon with Rich and we both ended up with one big king salmon each and we both missed a few other fish. The run seems to be in close to full swing and I can't wait to get out there again. Here are the pics of the Kings.

This is bad news, especially since Huron was the only Great Lake that has/had a great Atlantic Salmon fishery. From the Detroit Free Press: Lake Superior is big, clear and beautiful, yet in terms of fish production it's a near desert compared to the other Great Lakes. Now fisheries...

While I haven't had a chance to get up there in the last week or so, I checked with some "sources" and the DNR page and the fishing is still decent. The Lakers are mostly out in deeper water yet, fattening up for the spawn in October. The DNR creel survey says that 3-5 miles out from the pumphouse...

Buddies land big lakers in short order NEWS TRIBUNE Fishing friends Joe Plucinak and Joshua Davis caught two huge lake trout within half an hour on a trip to Isle Royale from Aug. 16-19. Trolling in 100 to 150 feet of water, Plucinak landed a laker that weighed 40 to 42 pounds, and Davis...

Trolled out of Keewaunee, south of Algoma, WI. Limits of Kings, lots of stikes. Hot baits were blue/glo howie flies with a white or green coyote flasher. Riggers set at 81 and 95 were the ticket, over 113 FOW. A few fish of dipsies setr on 2.5 and 100' back...these where spoon fish. Trolled...

Fished Lake Michigan and came back with a limit of nice Kings - average 11 pounds, biggest 18#. Fished over 146 fow - flasher fly combos caught all fish (coyote's flashers and howie flies). Green flasher and a blue or green fly was the ticket down off the rigger at 85'. We also had a bit of...

I live on the West Coast and Salmon Fishing goes for another few months. How long will it generally last in your area. I also have heard the limits are different. In Oregon most areas are a 2 Salmon limit with no more than 1 being a King. We can use only 1 Rod :chin: at a time. I hear in some...

I have planned a trip to Algoma/ Lake Michigan in early August - can not wait!! :Banane01: Does anyone have any insight as to the Salmon action? Rainbows? Browns? Let's start the insanity....:D Information is power when shared...;)

New ship to focus on Great Lakes trout population CHEBOYGAN, Mich. (AP) A new $8 million ship built for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and featuring removable fish tanks on deck will focus on the lake trout population of the Great Lakes. The M/V Spencer F. Baird, which replaces the...

I heading to Alaska river salmon fishing in just over a week. Anybody got any tips as far as tackle, line that type of stuff. We will have a guide for 2 of the 10 days, but I would like to be prepared when I get there. I have 6 rods 7'6" long with bait casters on them spooled with 17lb line for...

Took my 4 yr old out to Little Mud this afternoon and we managed 4 Rainbows, 1 small crappie, about 20 small sunnies, and a little LM. Everything but the 'bows went right back in the lake. It was an odd trip in that we historically have always nailed the trout on Berkley Trout Bait but none came...

DNR to survey lakes in the Grand Marais and Finland areas (2006-05-31) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division will be surveying several lakes and streams in the Finland and Grand Marais areas (Lake and Cook Counties) in 2006. Survey results are used to...

Anyone going out for the wisconsin c&r trout opener? I normally don't go unless we get a warm spell. Something about a spring warm spell that gets me thinking about trout fishing big time! Best of luck to anyone that goes!

Anyone ever fished Gunflint Lake? A buddy invited me up there this weekend so i'm just looking for some general info such as GPS coordinates and such. :D Thanks, MagicStik

I would like to get the reminder out for this years event. Official Date is TBD. It will more than likely be last Saturday in April, possibly first in May. Trout Day simply is a day where young and old come together to increase awareness and understanding of stream trout in SE MN. ...

Invasive snail native to New Zealand found in Duluth harbor DULUTH, Minn. - A small, spiral-shaped snail that clones itself and is native to New Zealand has been discovered in Duluth-Superior Harbor and the St. Louis River estuary, raising concerns about the impact of another invasive species. ...

I would be willing to say that they will call official ice out by Thursday at the latest. I was out on rainy on friday and saturday in the boat searching for some spring crappies, but i had no luck. I think the water is a little too cool yet for that. BUT i was the FIRST one out in the boat on the...

DId anyone make it out for the Stream Trout opener this weekend?? I'm planning on taking my boys out on Monday to a small DNR stocked lake for some Rainbows.

For those intending to head out for the "opener", please take the time to make it enjoyable for everyone. Please respect other fisherman. Also, let's try to keep the streams and adjoining land clear of debris and crap!! Take time to go over regulations and if you do not have permission to...

Anyone planning on hitting this? The show runs from Feb 15th-19th. Seems like the same old same old every year but still a good reason to get out and look at or buy more fishing stuff. The trout pond is a great place to take the kids.........or a grown up that just can't take the ice season any...

Any body out there know how and when to catch Loopers? I've never tried it. Sounds kind of fun. Thanks

On the rivers in Alaska, do you use the super braid line, fireline or stick to mono? I would think fireline would hold up better in the rocks and stuff, but I would also think you'd need the strech of mono to play those powerful fish. What is your preferrence? I am leaning towards 17lb. mono right...

When does Luper fishing kick in along the Northshore of Lake Superior? I hear guys are picking up a few trolling along the Knife River mouth. Can anyone share some info? Tips, tools and tactics? muskyhead

Lake trout rebound prompts Minnesota officials to propose limited commercial fishery BY SAM COOK NEWS TRIBUNE OUTDOORS WRITER Responding to a strong comeback in the lake trout population, Minnesota fisheries officials soon may permit limited commercial fishing for the species in Minnesota...

Fishin was very slow today. With the drastic changes in the weather, i think it has shut the fish down for a bit. Between 2 of us we ended up with 8 crappies (none of any Major size, but average was about 13 1/2"), and we took home a nice fat 28" sewer shark (northern), and 2 whitefish, and 4...

The family and I are heading to Alaksa in August for a little river fishing for salmon. Anyone got any hot tips or baits? How about tackle for salmon. I have never fished for them up there. Do we need northern/ musky type rods, reels and line or would heavy walleye/bass stuff be ok. I have 2...

Anybody have any insight on Lakers or Trout through the ice? I watched a show this morning and Ice Fishing the Great Lakes for Trout and Steelhead was the idea of the day. Very exciting...I would liek to give it a whirl. Looking for tips. Great lakes or other wise... Muskyhead