Lake Michigan fisheries team report 9.21.08

Lake Michigan fisheries team report 9.21.08

Sheboygan County -
In Sheboygan shore fishing off the piers has been slow, and trollers have struggled to find fish as well. A few rainbows and chinooks have been taken in 100 to 140 feet of water, with most of the chinooks caught 80 feet down and rainbows somewhat closer to the surface.

Ozaukee County -
Both shore fishing and trolling in Port Washington has been generally slow. Trollers have had the most success fishing 70 to 90 feet down in 100 to 200 feet of water. Decent numbers of chinooks and a few lake trout and coho have been taken on green and blue flies or spoons.

Milwaukee County -
Trollers in Milwaukee have been catching chinooks and a few coho and rainbows in 100 to 130 feet of water. Flasher and fly combinations and glow spoons have been most productive in the early morning hours.

Racine County -
In Racine shore fishing has been slow overall, but action has been more consistent for trollers. Good numbers of chinooks have been taken in 90 to 130 feet of water, and browns have been caught in 70 to 100 feet.

Kenosha County -
Shore anglers in Kenosha have been catching a few browns in the harbor, but the bite has been rather inconsistent. When the browns are hitting, both spoons and white tube jigs have produced. Perch fishing has been slow for shore anglers and boaters alike. Kenosha trollers have been catching chinooks and a few lake trout. Most fish have been caught from 90 to 120 feet of water, with the best catches taken early in the day.