Lake Michigan fisheries team report
Sheboygan County -
In Sheboygan fishing off the piers has been slow, but shore anglers in the marina have been catching a few chinooks on spoons. In the Sheboygan River some chinooks and browns have been caught near the Kohler dam and in Esslingen Park on both flies and spawn
Ozaukee County -
In Port Washington, shore anglers have been catching a mix of chinooks, coho, and browns in the harbor and near the power plant. Spawn and skein have caught the most fish, but a few have been taken on spoons as well. Water levels on Sauk Creek are relatively low, but anglers have been catching a few browns, coho, and chinooks on spawn.
Milwaukee County -
Shore anglers in Milwaukee have been catching a few browns and chinooks near the base of McKinley pier. Anglers on the Milwaukee River have reported a few salmon below the falls in Estabrook and Kletzsch Parks. Some chinooks have been caught on the Menomonee River near Miller Park and near the dam on Oak Creek. Orange yarn flies have taken the most fish.
Racine County -
In Racine water levels on the Root River remain low, but chinooks, coho, browns, and steelhead can be found throughout the river. Small egg imitation flies and drifted spawn have taken the most fish. The Root River Steelhead Facility is now running, and fish were processed on Monday, Oct. 20. So far this season, 790 chinooks, 103 browns, 20 coho, and 7 rainbows have been passed upstream of the facility. The next processing and spawning day will be Thursday, Oct. 23.
Kenosha County -
For shore anglers in Kenosha, a few browns have been caught in the harbor and off the piers on spawn and tube jigs. Fishing on the Pike River has been relatively slow, and water levels are low.
