Lake Michigan fisheries team report 7.10.08
Sheboygan County - In Sheboygan shore fishing has been generally slow, and trollers have had to search for fish as well. Trollers have been catching a mix of rainbows, lake trout, coho, and chinooks in 80 to 120 feet of water. Both J-plugs and flasher and fly combinations have produced fish.
Ozaukee County - Shore anglers in Port Washington have reported a few rainbows hitting alewives off the end of the pier. Port Washington trollers have been catching a mixed bag of chinooks, coho, browns, rainbows, and lake trout from 40 feet of water out to 150 feet. Action has been sporadic, with some anglers catching only a few fish and others catching limits. The most consistent action has been near the surface in 60 to 70 feet of water.
Milwaukee County - Perch fishing in Milwaukee has been relatively slow from shore and sporadic for boats fishing at the boils and at the Oak Creek Power Plant. Small minnows have been producing the best. Milwaukee shore anglers have been taking a few chinooks off McKinley pier in the early morning hours, and alewives fished off the bottom have been providing the most action. Trollers off Milwaukee have been catching some chinooks, rainbows, and lake trout in 30 to 40 feet down in 55 to 85 feet of water. Chartreuse spoons have been producing the most fish.
Racine County - In Racine shore fishing has been slow, and trolling has been hit or miss. The most consistent action for trollers has been early mornings or later in the evening. A mixed bag of chinooks, rainbows, coho, and lake trout has been found in 80 to 120 feet of water, and some browns have been caught early in the morning in 40 to 60 feet of water. Spoons in watermelon, orange, and purple have been most effective.
Kenosha County - Shore anglers in Kenosha have been struggling to find fish. Kenosha trollers have been catching primarily chinooks and coho, and the most fish have been found in 70 to 100 feet of water.
