Lake Charlevoix

[Fishing Report]

Salmon in the 15 to 17 pound range have been caught when trolling spoons, J-plugs and Hootchie Mama's 30 to 40 feet down in waters 70 feet deep. Most boats are trolling the area between Whiting Point, Young State Park and the Power Plant. Walleye fishing was slow and the fish are running small. Boat anglers are trolling and drifting crawler harnesses, rapalas and Hot-n-Tots in 15 to 30 feet of water. Smallmouth bass fishing was slow and the fish were only running 8 to 14 inches. Try casting tube jigs, leeches, crawlers, spinners and body baits. Anglers targeting perch continue to do well. Favorite locations include the Belvedere Club and Horton Bay. Best baits have been shrimp, minnows or crawlers in 10 to 25 feet of water.