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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - Oct. 7, 2024

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Generally, fishing reports will be updated weekly on Tuesdays. This may change based on the availability of reports and the field staff's work schedules.

Unless otherwise indicated, this fishing report information comes from our creel survey clerks, who work in the lakeshore areas from March through October and in the tributary rivers seasonally in spring and fall. Creel clerk schedules are random and vary in the days and times they are scheduled to be in a specific location. This allows us to generate statistically valid fishing efforts and harvest information.

The information in these reports is based on the days and times of the week that creel clerks are present. You can obtain additional fishing information by contacting local bait shops, charter captains, guides and marinas.

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Oct. 7, 2024: West Shore Green Bay Fishing Report

Brown County

Duck Creek: Boat anglers reported catching many small yellow perch on both worms and minnows, but none of the fish caught were large enough to keep. Shore anglers reported catching moderate numbers of yellow perch, bluegill and pumpkinseed, with a few small bass mixed in.

Fox River Boating Anglers: Windy conditions kept many anglers from going out over the weekend. A few anglers reported catching moderate numbers of walleye trolling crankbaits in both the Fox River and Lower Green Bay area. Fish were caught between 8 and 15 feet of water. Musky anglers did not report any catches this week. Other species caught included freshwater drum/sheepshead, flathead catfish and common carp. The water temperature was in the lower 60s.

Fox River Shore Anglers: Anglers fishing at Voyageur Park reported catching white perch, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Most anglers were fishing with nightcrawlers. The few anglers targeting walleye did not report any success.

Suamico River: High winds kept many boaters off the water this week. The few shore anglers present reported catching around a dozen small yellow perch, but none were large enough to keep.

Marinette County

Windy conditions led to low angler effort this week. Below the dams on the Peshtigo and Menominee rivers, some pink and Chinook salmon were observed. Water levels were very low with little current in those areas. A few perch and the occasional northern pike were caught on the lower Peshtigo River.

Oconto County

Fishing activity was rather low this week because of windy conditions. A few anglers tried their luck below the dam at Stiles. Pink salmon were still hanging around, mainly close to the dam, along with a few Chinook salmon. Anglers were having some luck catching crappies on minnows along the north side of the river next to the dam. A few anglers were fishing from shore at Oconto Park 2 and the pier on the Oconto River, trying for perch. They reported catching small fish.

Geano Beach: Heavy winds resulted in light fishing pressure this week.

Oct. 7, 2024: East Shore Green Bay Fishing Report

Bay Shore Park: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed this week. Several days of windy conditions limited angling pressure. Anglers targeting yellow perch had success fishing just north of Bayshore Park and near Vincent’s Point using live nightcrawlers and minnows. No walleye were reported from the three different boating anglers targeting walleye. One musky was reported while trolling a super shad in nine feet of water. The reported water temperature was between 62 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chaudoir’s Dock: Limited to moderate fishing activity was observed, with little fishing pressure on days with strong winds. Anglers targeting yellow perch had good success. Anglers had the best success using minnows in 25 feet of water. No anglers targeting walleye or muskies were interviewed. The reported water temperature was around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Little Sturgeon Bay: There was limited fishing pressure observed this week. A few trailers were observed in the lot but no interviews were conducted.

Sawyer Harbor: Limited fishing pressure was observed this week. Most of the week had windy conditions. Two boating anglers were interviewed, both reporting decent catches. One boating angler reported catching 20 yellow perch and two northern pike and the other reported catching 60 yellow perch and two northern pike. No other interviews were conducted this week. The reported water temperature was around 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

Oct. 7, 2024: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Milwaukee County

Fishing has been generally slow. Anglers in the Milwaukee River are catching a few kings and Cohos drifting egg sacs and casting spoons.

Ozaukee County

Fishing in Port Washington has been good by the power plant if the water is cold, but overall the bite has been sporadic. Egg skein has been commonly used to catch salmon.

Oct. 7, 2024: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Door County

No report is available this week. 

Kewaunee County

No report is available this week. 

Manitowoc County

No report is available this week.