# Michigan Fishing Forum **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/michigan-fishing-forum/34.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [Michigan Fishing Forum](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/michigan-fishing-forum/36)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/michigan-fishing-forum/36 "2026-02-17T11:34:32Z")
Share Michigan fishing reports, Great Lakes conditions, inland lakes, rivers, salmon, walleye, bass, techniques, and local advice. --- ## [Detroit River Fishing Video](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/detroit-river-fishing-video/324557)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/detroit-river-fishing-video/324557 "2023-03-16T13:25:11Z")
\](Detroit River Small — Postimages) --- ## [Fishing Ultra Clear Water of Northern Michigan](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-ultra-clear-water-of-northern-michigan/324456)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-ultra-clear-water-of-northern-michigan/324456 "2023-02-17T14:30:12Z")
\](Walloon Small — Postimages) --- ## [Lake Charlevoix Bass Fishing Video from this past May](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-charlevoix-bass-fishing-video-from-this-past-may/324216)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-charlevoix-bass-fishing-video-from-this-past-may/324216 "2023-02-07T15:36:32Z")
\](Charlevoix Small — Postimages) --- ## [Best Froggin Lake in Michigan? This might be up there](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/best-froggin-lake-in-michigan-this-might-be-up-there/322901)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/best-froggin-lake-in-michigan-this-might-be-up-there/322901 "2022-01-22T23:57:05Z")
\](SMsmall — Postimages) --- ## [Lake Charlevoix Summer Smallmouth Fishing](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-charlevoix-summer-smallmouth-fishing/322900)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-charlevoix-summer-smallmouth-fishing/322900 "2022-01-22T04:12:28Z")
\](Charlevoix Thumbnail — Postimages) --- ## [Walleye or Salmon?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/walleye-or-salmon/322236)
**Author:** [@ericbarbwire](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/ericbarbwire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/walleye-or-salmon/322236 "2021-08-12T16:33:12Z")
Title says it all, feel free to discuss. Personally, I love walleye for the flavor! --- ## [Did Santa leave Fishing Gear under theTree?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/did-santa-leave-fishing-gear-under-thetree/141722)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/did-santa-leave-fishing-gear-under-thetree/141722 "2021-08-09T20:46:42Z")
Did Santa leave fishing equipment under the tree this year? If so, to whom did he leave it to and what did he leave. Vote for all that you received, and if it isn’t on the list please describe. --- ## [Detroit River, Lake Erie, Huron River Fishing](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/detroit-river-lake-erie-huron-river-fishing/322063)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/detroit-river-lake-erie-huron-river-fishing/322063 "2021-07-10T08:22:06Z")
Post spawn fishing trip that took Jim and I around the lake. Along the way we caught some really big smallmouth, largemouth, and pike. Come along for the ride and see what caught the fish and where we caught them. Th… --- ## [Lake Charlevoix Smallmouth Fishing](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-charlevoix-smallmouth-fishing/321826)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-charlevoix-smallmouth-fishing/321826 "2021-05-31T00:29:43Z")
My buddy Jim had an earlier vacation this year than prior years we went up north. We figured it shouldn’t affect to fishing to much, but man we wrong there. Finding the fish pre-spawn was much more difficult. Weather pat… --- ## [Lake St. Clair Report and Video](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-st-clair-report-and-video/321725)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-st-clair-report-and-video/321725 "2021-05-12T02:43:58Z")
Jim and I hit Lake St. Clair a couple weeks ago. Fishing was a blast as usual. We made a little video to take you along with us. In this video you will get an aerial view of the lake along some nice smallmouth and mus… --- ## [Lake Erie Brest Bay Sterling State Park Aerial View](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-erie-brest-bay-sterling-state-park-aerial-view/321381)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-erie-brest-bay-sterling-state-park-aerial-view/321381 "2021-03-14T19:32:29Z")
I took the boat for a quick maintenance run on Lake Erie yesterday. I went out of Sterling State Park. It appears the guys are getting the walleye shallow by the number of walleye guys I seen fishing the shallow waters… --- ## [Devil's Lake Fall Fishing Trip](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/devils-lake-fall-fishing-trip/321202)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/devils-lake-fall-fishing-trip/321202 "2021-02-10T04:32:15Z")
The pike were plentiful! Took some aerial views of Devil’s lake and caught some bass and pike along the way. Devil’s Lake Video --- ## [Portage Lake Chain Fall Fishing](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/portage-lake-chain-fall-fishing/321082)
**Author:** [@Bigbass101](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Bigbass101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/portage-lake-chain-fall-fishing/321082 "2021-01-24T20:24:21Z")
Jim and I did a fall trip to the Portage chain in southeast Michigan. While fishing we seen one of the craziest things. It was 35 degrees out and this guy was riding on some kind of hover board wearing full Michigan fo… --- ## [CAST for Kids event](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cast-for-kids-event/319849)
**Author:** [@addicted2fishin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/addicted2fishin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cast-for-kids-event/319849 "2020-07-25T16:34:49Z")
Just checking in to see who all on here is helping out with the CAST for Kids event on 8/1. This will be my first year and I’m excited to help out. I’ll be taking the pontoon boat and hope to be able to show the kids a g… --- ## [Has the site been hacked?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/has-the-site-been-hacked/319287)
**Author:** [@Cowboypirate](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Cowboypirate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/has-the-site-been-hacked/319287 "2020-04-29T02:51:00Z")
So lots of odd posts showing up, which begs the question has the site been hacked. (example…the Out of Country adds…nother example old posts randomly showing up at the top of the feed in partial segments) I know I will… --- ## [Help with getting members back on the site](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/help-with-getting-members-back-on-the-site/319174)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/help-with-getting-members-back-on-the-site/319174 "2020-04-15T22:48:18Z")
I know some of you are still trying to get back on BFT. Send an Email to this address for help in regaining your old username and getting back on the site, please include your username: bigfishtackle@yahoo.com --- ## [Great Lakes fishing gear for sale](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/great-lakes-fishing-gear-for-sale/313993)
**Author:** [@JayWeymouth](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JayWeymouth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/great-lakes-fishing-gear-for-sale/313993 "2019-06-20T19:54:11Z")
Moved from Mi. to Utah and no longer have any need for GL gear. Over $3,000 when bought new. Used for one year, sparingly when in Mi. Two, Penn 8’ downrigger rods Two, Penn 33I Reels, spooled with 27# lead core w/Fl… --- ## [LOL !](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lol/312891)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lol/312891 "2019-05-09T01:04:36Z")
--- ## [Fishing the Honey Hole](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-the-honey-hole/312868)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-the-honey-hole/312868 "2019-05-09T00:57:40Z")
Went down to the Honey Hole where you can catch just about any kind of fish on any other day . Today it looks like the Suckers were the most dominate species hitting the bait . Bobber , 1/16th splitshot and a worm . S… --- ## [Made a couple rod socks ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/made-a-couple-rod-socks/312431)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/made-a-couple-rod-socks/312431 "2019-05-09T00:53:20Z")
I have rod tubes but the thought of custom built rods bouncing around in them , possibly getting wear marks or nicks is not something I want to happen . I looked on line for some rod socks to keep my rods looking nice d… --- ## [Nothing says Springtime ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/nothing-says-springtime/312630)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/nothing-says-springtime/312630 "2019-04-28T11:41:50Z")
--- ## [just for fun](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/just-for-fun/312607)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/just-for-fun/312607 "2019-04-27T10:53:27Z")
--- ## [Footesite Dam , Oscoda ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/footesite-dam-oscoda/312122)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/footesite-dam-oscoda/312122 "2019-04-12T17:52:35Z")
I went to Footsite Dam in Oscoda today , 1st fish a little over 28" and a weight of 8.65 pounds , 15 minutes to real in on 6# test line . Not crowded at all , fishing was hot 2 days ago and slow today . DNR was there ta… --- ## [Manistee or AuSable ?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/manistee-or-ausable/312095)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/manistee-or-ausable/312095 "2019-04-07T22:05:29Z")
I’m going fishing today for Steelhead . Not sure yet which river I’m hitting but does it really matter ? Nope , I won’t be stuck at work , LOL ! I’ll post pics later , wish me luck . --- ## [Rod/Reel Setup](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-reel-setup/285311)
**Author:** [@Kidcomo](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Kidcomo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-reel-setup/285311 "2017-09-08T13:12:04Z")
Hi, I’m going to Northern Michigan towards the end of July on a fishing trip. Honestly, I have no idea where to begin. I know the lake is rather deep like 30 or so feet with weeds that are in the middle. All kinds of … --- ## [STATE NAME MODERATOR WANTED ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/state-name-moderator-wanted/285005)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/state-name-moderator-wanted/285005 "2017-06-05T01:41:57Z")
STATE NAME MODERATOR WANTED BFT MODERATOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES: Registered (and active) BFT Message Board member in good standing Residence in state or area to be moderated. Good background in fishing,… --- ## [Fished at Lake 4 yesterday](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fished-at-lake-4-yesterday/266858)
**Author:** [@lonehunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lonehunter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fished-at-lake-4-yesterday/266858 "2017-03-06T15:40:09Z")
We hit the lake yesterday evening hoping for some bluegill , this is what we caught instead . Nightcrawlers on a #8 hook , no sinkers , 4 # test . The first one was 20" . Now the last pic is my brother visiting from M… --- ## [Lake Randall](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-randall/269218)
**Author:** [@clarkgriswald911](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/clarkgriswald911)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-randall/269218 "2016-07-05T17:30:06Z")
I will be visiting Coldwater Michigan at the end of the month. I am anticipating having a boat on lake randall… any suggestions on what I would have success with? Also, there will be a few days I won’t have boat. Are t… --- ## [FRESH PIC FRIDAY!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fresh-pic-friday/268290)
**Author:** [@pickyfishy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/pickyfishy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fresh-pic-friday/268290 "2016-06-20T04:37:55Z")
It’s "FRESH PIC FRIDAY " Post any fish picture, past or present! Looking forward to seeing your pictures! Have a great weekend everyone! Bobby Lienau with a 45lb Bluefin Tuna. Caught in San Clemente Canyon. [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/michigan-fishing-forum/34.md?page=1)