Saginaw Bay

[Fishing Report]

Perch fishing has been slow off Palmer Road and Pine River Road, but several nice pike were speared or taken on tip-ups. Not much going on at Linwood or Pinconning. The best walleye action seems to be concentrated north of the Black Hole in 17 to 20 feet of water. Many are using the end of Erickson Road for access. Decent numbers of perch are being taken near the range light at the mouth of the Saginaw River and near Spoils Island using perch rigs and minnows. On the east side, those fishing off Thomas Road and the Tietz Drain have caught walleye. Some are fishing in 11 to 15 feet of water while others are going out up to 8 miles and fishing in waters up to 23 feet deep. Pike spearing at Sebewaing remains good, though perch fishing is slow. Many are concentrated just south of Sand Point near Mud Creek. Success has been spotty with some getting their limits, but most are only taking a few fish. Try staying away from the crowd, and remember to move often to locate an active school of fish.