One citation claims a salmon can swim 28 miles per hour. If showing lures to numbers of fish were the only key to success I’d get some high speed lures, figure out how to get them down to where the salmon are zipping around and troll around 25 miles per hour.
At what speed should you troll for salmon?
So, what is the best trolling speed? The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a good starting place for most species like walleye, trout and salmon.
How do you catch salmon from Lake Michigan from shore?
In August through late September, salmon will be available along shore and near river mouths for great small boat and pier opportunities. Casting spoons or using live alewife are good options for the pier, and trolling spoons and plugs are best for boat anglers working 30 to 50 feet of water and river mouths.”
How deep are salmon in Lake Michigan?
They can be found anywhere from 10 feet of water to 200 feet of water depending on the water temp and wind. In fall many anglers will travel to Sheboygan for the Salmon run.
How far behind the boat should I troll?
Every boat is different and you should make your boat your own study. Proper distance for most boats will be anywhere from 20 feet to 150 feet behind your boat. Whether you have inboard diesel or outboard gas engines, your power dictates the distance you troll your baits and lures.
How do you fish for salmon on Lake Michigan?
Trolling is the most popular way to fish for Lake Michigan salmon because you can set up a variety of lure options in various colors, depths, and presentations at the same time. In the summer months, salmon favor the cooler, deeper waters of the lake.
Where are salmon biting in Michigan?
Lake Michigan, Superior, Erie, and Huron are all at your disposal with their unique, but productive Salmon fisheries. St. Marys River: This is easily one of the best spots for Salmon fishing in Michigan, with fish from Lake Michigan and Huron converging here for their fall spawn.
Where is best salmon fishing in Michigan?
Pere Marquette and the Big Manistee River have the best Salmon migrations right now. The Muskegon River gets salmon later in the season. Best times for Salmon fishing in Michigan is late August, through early November hence September and October is prime.
Which Great lake has the best salmon fishing?
Lake Superior offers excellent fishing for salmon. King, Coho, and Atlantic salmon were stocked in Lake Superior over the last few decades. Salmon fishing is good in May through mid June.
What depth do salmon swim at?
They can be anywhere from in the top 20′ of water to down on the bottom at depths of 200′ or deeper. Usually they will move deeper during the day as the sun gets brighter. A good starting depth for open water is between 40′ and 80′.
What is the best bait for salmon?
Salmon eggs
Salmon eggs are the top choice for bait, although sand shrimp are very popular for chinook salmon. Some anglers like to fish both at the same time. Marabou jigs (Photo 10) can be used instead of bait and can be especially effective on pink salmon, or other salmon when the water is very low and clear.
Does Lake Michigan salmon go to Ocean?
Steelhead were intentionally introduced into Lake Michigan in the late 1800s in order to bolster recreational and commercial fisheries. In their native range, which extends from California to Russia, steelhead hatch in freshwater rivers, migrate to the ocean, and return to freshwater to spawn.
How big do salmon get in Lake Michigan?
The average adult lake-run Atlantic salmon weights 8-10 pounds. Michigan’s record is 32.62 pounds.
Should you troll with or against the current?
When in an area with current, troll crosscurrent as opposed to with and/or against the current. Going crosscurrent, you don’t have to worry about how the current is affecting your lure’s or bait’s speed through the water. Plus, fish generally swim into the current.
How do you catch salmon in a lake?
For landlocked salmon, troll crankbaits, spoons or streamer flies near the surface after ice-out. Use alewife herring and golden shiners. When drifting live bait from a boat, use a #4 or #6 hook approximately 2 feet below a barrel swivel, with enough weight to bring the bait down to the desired depths.
Where is the best salmon fishing?
Here are ten of the best destinations for salmon fishing enthusiasts:
- Kola Peninsula, Russia.
- The Rivers in Iceland.
- The Rivers in Canada.
- Scotland.
- Alaska, USA.
- Washington, USA.
- Norway.
- South Island, New Zealand.
What temp do King Salmon like?
Speaking of kings, Keating said he prefers cold water – 42 to 48 degrees – for summer chinooks. While they can be caught from water colder or warmer than that, that’s his favorite range for the most aggressive trophies.
How many salmon are you allowed to catch in Michigan?
5
Marys R., St. Clair R., and Detroit R.: 5 total in any combination; no more than 3 of any one species, except up to 5 coho, Chinook or pink salmon allowed.
Is Lake Michigan salmon safe to eat?
“Pretty much everything is edible in Lake Michigan with moderation,” he says. Reiser brings up to six people on chartered fishing trips in Lake Michigan, leaving from 31st Street Harbor. They catch chinook salmon, coho salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout.
What is the best speed for trolling for lake trout?
Lake Trout prefer slow presentations from 1.7 to 2.0 mph. Trolling or drift socks or a trolling plate can help achieve this.
How fast should I troll for lake trout?
A trolling speed of less than 2 mph is preferable when you are targeting lake trout. However, speeding up or slowing down your troll can trigger fish that are following your lure. And they do like to follow. Also, when you are using a three way rig, I generally try to keep it just a bit off bottom.
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