Saugatuck 9-24-26 Evening

[Jolly Time]

Went out of Holland and shot down to Saugatuck for the evening fish. Left Holland's pierhead at 6:30pm. A little later than planned.  It was so flat and quite beautiful.  There were a few people fishing the pier. 48 degree water just south of Holland.  That stayed the same all the way to Saugatuck.  Set up in 20fow. Had all plugs of different sizes and colors out to start. 52-55degree water near channel. Nothing on first two passes. Put glow balls on 3 color and bang first fish. 8lb male king. It through up a few alewife so we switched out the other 3 color to a standard glow spoon and bang another hen about 8-9lbs. Had another hit a rip on 2 color riding straight out back but didn't hook up. Full moon came up and it shut off in tight. Really, no one was out. A couple boats out in 50-70fow. A couple out in 150-200fow. 

It was truly a beautiful night and probably my last outing at least for kings. If I get one of those early October steelhead days...maybe?

Thanks everyone for sharing intel all season. I appreciate all of your help.

 

[SeaFoam]

Nice work.  You found a gorgeous night!!

[2MD]

great night and your photos captured it so well! glad you were able to connect with a few of the graduating Chinook class of 2026