Lake Michigan Fishing
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When, Where and What to fish for in Lake Michigan
| Type of Fish | How to Fish | Best Time of Year | Average Fish Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coho salmon | pier, boat stream |
mid February/ March thru May Sept./Oct. |
2 - 3 lbs. 3 - 4 lbs. |
| Chinook salmon | some pier, boat stream |
May; mid-July thru September Sept./Oct. |
7 - 12 lbs. 7 - 12 lbs. |
| Steelhead (Skamania) | pier, boat stream |
mid-June thru mid-Aug. July-February |
7 - 10 lbs. 7 - 10 lbs. |
| Winter-run steelhead | pier, stream | late October-thru March | 7-10 lbs. |
| Lake trout | boat | mid June thru August; mid-Oct. to Nov. | 8 - 12 lbs. |
| Yellow perch | pier, boat | June to mid-September | 8.0 - 10.0 inches |
| Smallmouth and other sunfish species | pier, boat | June to September | 10-16 inches; 6-8 inches |
When to Fish
Click on the links below to find out more detailed information on when to fish for certain species in Lake Michigan.
Winter
During the months of January, February and March, fishing activity is limited to the streams and warmwater discharges along the shoreline. All the discharges originate from shoreline property owned by private industry. Three warmwater discharges are available to shore anglers for access.
Dominion Stateline Energy, set on the Indiana-Illinois state line is open to the public on a limited daily basis for angling opportunities. It is located off 103rd Street in Hammond, Indiana. BP Whiting Refinery allows day and night fishing at their discharge, located off of Indianapolis Blvd./119th Street in Whiting (near the eastern edge of Whiting Park). Lastly, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) Michigan City generating station, located just west of the Lake Michigan Fisheries Research Office (100 West Water Street; Michigan City), is open to angling from sunrise to sunset. The prior areas have all been closed during times when the lake is too treacherous or the National Threat Advisory has been elevated.
This type of warm-water discharge fishing can produce catches of brown trout, with steelhead, Coho, and an occasional Chinook also contributing. Drum, smallmouth bass, catfish, and walleye can also be found at these discharges. Suggested equipment for fishing discharges in the winter includes (not limited to): proper insulated clothing for Northern Indiana’s harsh winters; two to three rods for both casting and bait-fishing; 6-10 pound test line rated for fishing in sub-zero to 45 degree temperatures; long-handled net of 8-12 feet (most fishing areas by the discharges are much higher than the water). Best lures/baits include small alewives (frozen, 1½ to 2½ inches); nightcrawlers; spawn bags; shrimp (size 30¬40/lb.); small spoons (2/5 to 3/4 oz., such as little cleos; ko-wobblers). Body baits (rapalas¬size 7 and 9) and spinners work on occasion. Suggested colors for prior listed lures: silver/green, chrome/green, chrome/orange, chartreuse w/red or black dots; fluorescent orange lures, etc. Always take along a wide variety of lures/baits as fish will show various preferences daily.
Dominion Stateline Energy, set on the Indiana-Illinois state line is open to the public on a limited daily basis for angling opportunities. It is located off 103rd Street in Hammond, Indiana. BP Whiting Refinery allows day and night fishing at their discharge, located off of Indianapolis Blvd./119th Street in Whiting (near the eastern edge of Whiting Park). Lastly, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) Michigan City generating station, located just west of the Lake Michigan Fisheries Research Office (100 West Water Street; Michigan City), is open to angling from sunrise to sunset. The prior areas have all been closed during times when the lake is too treacherous or the National Threat Advisory has been elevated.
This type of warm-water discharge fishing can produce catches of brown trout, with steelhead, Coho, and an occasional Chinook also contributing. Drum, smallmouth bass, catfish, and walleye can also be found at these discharges. Suggested equipment for fishing discharges in the winter includes (not limited to): proper insulated clothing for Northern Indiana’s harsh winters; two to three rods for both casting and bait-fishing; 6-10 pound test line rated for fishing in sub-zero to 45 degree temperatures; long-handled net of 8-12 feet (most fishing areas by the discharges are much higher than the water). Best lures/baits include small alewives (frozen, 1½ to 2½ inches); nightcrawlers; spawn bags; shrimp (size 30¬40/lb.); small spoons (2/5 to 3/4 oz., such as little cleos; ko-wobblers). Body baits (rapalas¬size 7 and 9) and spinners work on occasion. Suggested colors for prior listed lures: silver/green, chrome/green, chrome/orange, chartreuse w/red or black dots; fluorescent orange lures, etc. Always take along a wide variety of lures/baits as fish will show various preferences daily.
Spring
Trout and Salmon: Boat-fishing season along the southern shoreline of Lake Michigan usually begins with the departure of ice around mid-February to April. Between March and mid-May, most of the fishing activity occurs within a two-mile band along the shoreline with Coho salmon contributing close to 90% of the catch. Most Coho salmon stocked in the lake by Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana will stage in southern Lake Michigan in the spring, due to annual migration patterns. The 2 and 3-year¬old Coho gain weight rapidly, weighing approximately 2 pounds in March and up to 4 pounds in May when they begin moving offshore. Steelhead, brown trout, Chinook salmon, and some larger Coho are also taken during this period.
Trolling with thin-fins, rapalas, thunder-sticks (and various other body-baits and spoons), spinners, or dodgers and flies are the fishing methods most frequently used by boat anglers. Casting into warmwater plumes in early spring when the lake temperature is still in the high 30's or low 40's has had some success. Suggested color combinations include blue/white; bright red w/black; solid chartreuse, solid hot pink, solid orange w/silver, chrome or gold.
Shore anglers have found the months of March (and as early as mid-February) through April to be the best for catching Coho in the spring. They cast using the same types of artificials as the boat anglers or fish with bait (nightcrawlers, spawn, waxworms, squid and shrimp, suspending bait off bottom or from 4-6 feet below the surface). Various piers provide fishing access along Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Rainbow Smelt: Rainbow smelt may be taken by single seine or net from March 1 through May 30 along Indiana’s shoreline of Lake Michigan. The smelt run usually takes place beginning in April to the first half of May. However, the times of the runs and number of fish available are directly dependent upon several environmental variables (e.g. water temperatures). Smelt are caught by using nets or seines after dusk. Please refer to the Indiana Recreation/Fishing Guide for specific requirements.
Sunfish Family: The sunfish family can be divided into three groups: 1) smallmouth and largemouth bass (black bass); 2) the crappies; 3) the true sunfish and rock bass. In Lake Michigan, these fish inhabit mostly breakwaters and other areas that are protected from wave action (marina basins). All are spring spawners, with spawning for some extending into the summer months.
Smallmouth Bass: Smallmouth bass are confined to reefs and shoal water areas. Prior to development of Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline, the nearshore waters were relatively shallow, with a consistent sand bottom and little to no structure. Shoreline development (i.e., rip-rap shoreline and breakwaters) has resulted in the creation of suitable smallmouth bass habitat. Smallmouth bass numbers have responded positively to this increase in habitat. Wave energy has a direct influence on smallmouth distribution. Protected areas, such as the land side of breakwaters are areas that produce the best action. Angling methods for bass include bait casting and the use of common live baits (crawlers; minnows). Smallmouth are particularly vulnerable to fishing after dark.
Panfish (bluegill, rock bass, pumpkinseed): These species are commonly found at all of the shore fishing sites, especially at the marinas (Hammond; Pastrick; Washington Park). Most are sedentary, remaining much of the time near submerged cover or hovering quietly in the shade of an overhanging object. Insects, crustaceans, and small fish are the most important food sources. Feeding occurs at the surface, as well as on the bottom. When fishing for these species, pay particular attention to the marina fishing rules and regulations. Most marinas do not allow fishing inside the marina itself, unless a special area has been opened to marina fishing.
Rock Bass: This fish favors clear, cool to warm waters over a rocky/gravel bottom with some vegetation. They are also found at most of the marina shore access sites, near breakwaters/ stone-armored shorelines. Rock bass utilize a variety of foods, including crayfish, small fish and insects. Adults feed mostly in the evening and morning hours.
Trolling with thin-fins, rapalas, thunder-sticks (and various other body-baits and spoons), spinners, or dodgers and flies are the fishing methods most frequently used by boat anglers. Casting into warmwater plumes in early spring when the lake temperature is still in the high 30's or low 40's has had some success. Suggested color combinations include blue/white; bright red w/black; solid chartreuse, solid hot pink, solid orange w/silver, chrome or gold.
Shore anglers have found the months of March (and as early as mid-February) through April to be the best for catching Coho in the spring. They cast using the same types of artificials as the boat anglers or fish with bait (nightcrawlers, spawn, waxworms, squid and shrimp, suspending bait off bottom or from 4-6 feet below the surface). Various piers provide fishing access along Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Rainbow Smelt: Rainbow smelt may be taken by single seine or net from March 1 through May 30 along Indiana’s shoreline of Lake Michigan. The smelt run usually takes place beginning in April to the first half of May. However, the times of the runs and number of fish available are directly dependent upon several environmental variables (e.g. water temperatures). Smelt are caught by using nets or seines after dusk. Please refer to the Indiana Recreation/Fishing Guide for specific requirements.
Sunfish Family: The sunfish family can be divided into three groups: 1) smallmouth and largemouth bass (black bass); 2) the crappies; 3) the true sunfish and rock bass. In Lake Michigan, these fish inhabit mostly breakwaters and other areas that are protected from wave action (marina basins). All are spring spawners, with spawning for some extending into the summer months.
Smallmouth Bass: Smallmouth bass are confined to reefs and shoal water areas. Prior to development of Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline, the nearshore waters were relatively shallow, with a consistent sand bottom and little to no structure. Shoreline development (i.e., rip-rap shoreline and breakwaters) has resulted in the creation of suitable smallmouth bass habitat. Smallmouth bass numbers have responded positively to this increase in habitat. Wave energy has a direct influence on smallmouth distribution. Protected areas, such as the land side of breakwaters are areas that produce the best action. Angling methods for bass include bait casting and the use of common live baits (crawlers; minnows). Smallmouth are particularly vulnerable to fishing after dark.
Panfish (bluegill, rock bass, pumpkinseed): These species are commonly found at all of the shore fishing sites, especially at the marinas (Hammond; Pastrick; Washington Park). Most are sedentary, remaining much of the time near submerged cover or hovering quietly in the shade of an overhanging object. Insects, crustaceans, and small fish are the most important food sources. Feeding occurs at the surface, as well as on the bottom. When fishing for these species, pay particular attention to the marina fishing rules and regulations. Most marinas do not allow fishing inside the marina itself, unless a special area has been opened to marina fishing.
Rock Bass: This fish favors clear, cool to warm waters over a rocky/gravel bottom with some vegetation. They are also found at most of the marina shore access sites, near breakwaters/ stone-armored shorelines. Rock bass utilize a variety of foods, including crayfish, small fish and insects. Adults feed mostly in the evening and morning hours.
Summer
Trout and salmon: The water temperature close to shore increases rapidly in late spring, driving Coho and most other salmonids into the deep, cooler offshore waters. Between May and the end of July, boat anglers in pursuit of trout and salmon normally fish at depths ranging between 70 and 200 feet of water. This entails traveling a distance of 6¬to-20 miles from shore, depending upon the point of departure (these water depths require traveling offshore to Illinois or Michigan waters. If fishing IL or MI waters, a fishing license from the appropriate state is also necessary). Downriggers are used to get the lure down to the temperature zone sought by trout and salmon. Lake trout, Coho, Chinook, steelhead, and to a lesser extent, brown trout, all contribute to the catch.
Yellow perch: Yellow perch move closer to the shoreline during these months and are available on a limited basis to shore and boat anglers. Minnows, crayfish tails, frozen shrimp and crab fished at depths less than forty feet May through September have produced the best catches. Shore fishing opportunities also exist throughout the summer months at most of the shoreline fishing sites.
Skamania steelhead: By mid to late June, depending on water temperatures and water levels in the tributaries, the summer-run Skamania will return to Indiana’s tributaries where they were planted as fingerlings or yearlings. The tributaries the Division of Fish and Wildlife stocks include the St. Joseph River, the East Branch of the Little Calumet River and Trail Creek. Most Skamania will “stage” nearshore in Lake Michigan, with fish rushing upstream-¬especially after a heavy rainfall to begin the “run”. By mid-August (dependent upon tributary temperatures and water levels), good numbers of Skamania have entered their home tributary streams; however, Skamania will continue to enter the area tributaries throughout the fall and winter months (through March). Skamania spawning activities begin around early February through mid-March, with the peak occurring in February. The majority of spawning fish are four and five years of age. The spent steelhead will return to Lake Michigan throughout March and into April. A steelhead may spawn several times during its life, although most likely only spawn once or twice.
Sunfish family See “Spring Opportunities” section.
Yellow perch: Yellow perch move closer to the shoreline during these months and are available on a limited basis to shore and boat anglers. Minnows, crayfish tails, frozen shrimp and crab fished at depths less than forty feet May through September have produced the best catches. Shore fishing opportunities also exist throughout the summer months at most of the shoreline fishing sites.
Skamania steelhead: By mid to late June, depending on water temperatures and water levels in the tributaries, the summer-run Skamania will return to Indiana’s tributaries where they were planted as fingerlings or yearlings. The tributaries the Division of Fish and Wildlife stocks include the St. Joseph River, the East Branch of the Little Calumet River and Trail Creek. Most Skamania will “stage” nearshore in Lake Michigan, with fish rushing upstream-¬especially after a heavy rainfall to begin the “run”. By mid-August (dependent upon tributary temperatures and water levels), good numbers of Skamania have entered their home tributary streams; however, Skamania will continue to enter the area tributaries throughout the fall and winter months (through March). Skamania spawning activities begin around early February through mid-March, with the peak occurring in February. The majority of spawning fish are four and five years of age. The spent steelhead will return to Lake Michigan throughout March and into April. A steelhead may spawn several times during its life, although most likely only spawn once or twice.
Sunfish family See “Spring Opportunities” section.
Fall
The fall sport fishery is a direct product of Indiana's and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-USFWS stocking program.
Skamania and winter-run steelhead: Adult steelhead (Skamania summer-run strain and Michigan or winter-run strain) return to the streams where they were stocked as fingerlings or yearlings.
Lake trout: Lake trout display a spawning pattern close to the Port of Indiana, with a run of lake trout that develops along the shoreline between mid-October and mid-November.
Chinook and Coho salmon: Chinook and Coho salmon return to streams and spawn from late August to early November. Chinook and Coho salmon die after spawning.
Stream Anglers:
Chinook and Coho salmon: September through mid-November
Skamania strain (summer) Steelhead: Mid-July to mid-October; winter months (i.e. January through March; success, however, is strongly dependent upon environmental/stream conditions, particularly stream water levels)
Michigan strain (winter) Steelhead: Mid-November to mid-March
Summer-run Skamania steelhead return to area streams from July (as early as mid-June) through the winter months and spawn from mid-February to March; winter-run steelhead return beginning in mid-late October, with the bulk of the return in February and March. Winter-run steelhead spawn from mid-March to mid-April. All species of salmonids (Coho, Chinook, steelhead trout, and brown trout) are available to sport anglers during the fall spawning runs (boat and pier anglers as trout and salmon return to their stocking site; stream anglers when trout and salmon move into/upstream the tributaries). Brown trout return to stocking sites in the autumn to spawn.
Skamania and winter-run steelhead: Adult steelhead (Skamania summer-run strain and Michigan or winter-run strain) return to the streams where they were stocked as fingerlings or yearlings.
Lake trout: Lake trout display a spawning pattern close to the Port of Indiana, with a run of lake trout that develops along the shoreline between mid-October and mid-November.
Chinook and Coho salmon: Chinook and Coho salmon return to streams and spawn from late August to early November. Chinook and Coho salmon die after spawning.
Stream Anglers:
Chinook and Coho salmon: September through mid-November
Skamania strain (summer) Steelhead: Mid-July to mid-October; winter months (i.e. January through March; success, however, is strongly dependent upon environmental/stream conditions, particularly stream water levels)
Michigan strain (winter) Steelhead: Mid-November to mid-March
Summer-run Skamania steelhead return to area streams from July (as early as mid-June) through the winter months and spawn from mid-February to March; winter-run steelhead return beginning in mid-late October, with the bulk of the return in February and March. Winter-run steelhead spawn from mid-March to mid-April. All species of salmonids (Coho, Chinook, steelhead trout, and brown trout) are available to sport anglers during the fall spawning runs (boat and pier anglers as trout and salmon return to their stocking site; stream anglers when trout and salmon move into/upstream the tributaries). Brown trout return to stocking sites in the autumn to spawn.
Where to Fish
Indiana’s share of Lake Michigan is the smallest of the four states bordering the Lake (approximately 1% of Lake Michigan area), encompassing approximately 43 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline (224 square miles). Most of the area is highly developed and heavily industrialized, with the exception of the Dunes National Lakeshore and the Indiana Dunes State Park. Click here to use the interactive 'Where to Fish' map.
Lake
The Michigan City pier, basin, and adjoining ramp (owned by City of Michigan City), provide access for both shore and boat anglers. Another municipal ramp is located upstream on Trail Creek (Trail Creek Marina). In addition, a public fishing site for shoreline anglers exists adjacent to the Michigan City DNR building (handicap accessible).
A public fishing site for shoreline anglers (handicap accessible) is available at the Port of Indiana. Various private marinas along Burns Waterway (State Road 249; Burns Ditch) provide boat launching facilities.
November 2008 marked the opening of the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Development within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The 57-acre site was a former industrial property of National Steel located at the northwest corner of the mouth of Burns Waterway. This site offers parking for 125 vehicles, a handicap accessible fishing pier, a riverwalk along Burns Waterway, a rehabilitated breakwater, various hike/bike trails, beach access and a 3,500-foot pavilion. The park is accessed by S.R. 249 and the bridge over U.S. 12 to U.S. Steel and PreCoat Metals in Portage, Indiana. At the stop sign at the north end of the bridge, visitors will turn left over Burns Waterway and then right at the sign for Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk.
Additionally, East Chicago, Lake County Parks and Recreation Whihala Beach County Park (Whiting), and Hammond provide boat launching facilities in addition to access for shoreline anglers (all are handicap accessible). { *All previously listed boat ramps from Michigan City west, to Hammond, charge a launch and/or entrance fee. All previously listed shore access sites, with the exception of the DNR public access site, the Port of Indiana public access site, and Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, may charge a parking fee.}
A public fishing site for shoreline anglers (handicap accessible) is available at the Port of Indiana. Various private marinas along Burns Waterway (State Road 249; Burns Ditch) provide boat launching facilities.
November 2008 marked the opening of the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Development within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The 57-acre site was a former industrial property of National Steel located at the northwest corner of the mouth of Burns Waterway. This site offers parking for 125 vehicles, a handicap accessible fishing pier, a riverwalk along Burns Waterway, a rehabilitated breakwater, various hike/bike trails, beach access and a 3,500-foot pavilion. The park is accessed by S.R. 249 and the bridge over U.S. 12 to U.S. Steel and PreCoat Metals in Portage, Indiana. At the stop sign at the north end of the bridge, visitors will turn left over Burns Waterway and then right at the sign for Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk.
Additionally, East Chicago, Lake County Parks and Recreation Whihala Beach County Park (Whiting), and Hammond provide boat launching facilities in addition to access for shoreline anglers (all are handicap accessible). { *All previously listed boat ramps from Michigan City west, to Hammond, charge a launch and/or entrance fee. All previously listed shore access sites, with the exception of the DNR public access site, the Port of Indiana public access site, and Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, may charge a parking fee.}
Stream
Trail Creek has ten public fishing sites, two are handicap accessible. Public fishing sites include: the access site adjacent to the DNR building; Hansen Park (E Street); Winding Creek Cove (8th/Dickson Streets); Fire Station #2 (2005 E. U.S. Hwy 12); Robert Peo Public Access (Liberty Trail); Karwick Nature Park (Karwick Road); U.S. 35 (Chapala Parkway); Trail Creek Forks (U.S. 20); Johnson Road (Johnson/Wozniak Roads) and Creek Ridge Park (7943 W. 400 North). The DNR public access site and Creek Ridge Park are both handicap accessible.
The East Branch of the Little Calumet River and Salt Creek also provide public access for fishing opportunities. Salt Creek runs through Imagination Glenn County Park and Haven Hollow Park, both offering angler-access. Two State-managed public fishing sites are also located on Salt Creek, the Chustak Public Fishing Area and the Salt Creek Public Fishing Area, both located near Valparaiso, Indiana. Deer Creek Path, a new public access site at Ameriplex Woods (S.R. 249/Ameriplex Drive) and Burns Harbor Public Access (S.R. 149/Navaho Drive) both offer fishing opportunities on the East arm of the Little Calumet River. Additionally, portions of the East Branch of the Little Calumet River flow through the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore property, which the public can utilize (for more information regarding fishing opportunities on the Dunes National Lakeshore property, contact them directly at (219) 926-7561 or visit http://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/ maps.htm).
Since the majority of the Lake Michigan tributaries run through private property; permission from the landowner to fish is required on these private lands.
The East Branch of the Little Calumet River and Salt Creek also provide public access for fishing opportunities. Salt Creek runs through Imagination Glenn County Park and Haven Hollow Park, both offering angler-access. Two State-managed public fishing sites are also located on Salt Creek, the Chustak Public Fishing Area and the Salt Creek Public Fishing Area, both located near Valparaiso, Indiana. Deer Creek Path, a new public access site at Ameriplex Woods (S.R. 249/Ameriplex Drive) and Burns Harbor Public Access (S.R. 149/Navaho Drive) both offer fishing opportunities on the East arm of the Little Calumet River. Additionally, portions of the East Branch of the Little Calumet River flow through the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore property, which the public can utilize (for more information regarding fishing opportunities on the Dunes National Lakeshore property, contact them directly at (219) 926-7561 or visit http://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/ maps.htm).
Since the majority of the Lake Michigan tributaries run through private property; permission from the landowner to fish is required on these private lands.
Discharges
Limited access to warm-water discharges is provided by industrial plants located on the shoreline. Due to recent economic downturns and increased security, many areas have either been closed or public access is not being granted.
Stateline Energy/Division Dominion Energy (located on the Indiana/Illinois State Line), BP Oil Company in Whiting, and the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) generating station in Michigan City provide fishing opportunities for brown trout, coho, and steelhead in the winter/spring. Yellow perch, bass and various trout/salmon can be found during the summer.
All discharges previously listed are privately owned and can close these sites at their discretion at any time, i.e., limiting access during adverse weather conditions due to dangers associated with high winds and/or icy conditions or closure based upon the National Threat Advisory issued through the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Stateline Energy/Division Dominion Energy (located on the Indiana/Illinois State Line), BP Oil Company in Whiting, and the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) generating station in Michigan City provide fishing opportunities for brown trout, coho, and steelhead in the winter/spring. Yellow perch, bass and various trout/salmon can be found during the summer.
All discharges previously listed are privately owned and can close these sites at their discretion at any time, i.e., limiting access during adverse weather conditions due to dangers associated with high winds and/or icy conditions or closure based upon the National Threat Advisory issued through the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Related Documents
Status and Management Reports
- 2011 Lake Michigan Creel Report
- Salmonid Stocking Totals for Lake Michigan 1976-2011
- 2010 Lake Michigan Creel Report
- 2010 Harvest of Fishes in Lake Michigan
- 2010 Charter Boat Operator Report
- 2009 Lake Michigan Creel Survey Report
- 2009 Charter Boat Operators Report
- Integrated Management of Sea Lampreys in Lake Michigan 2007
- Stocking Summary for Lake Michigan 1976-2008
- Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery Renewal
- The Lake Michigan Fishery: Balancing the Future
- Analysis of the Chinook salmon populations of lakes Huron & Michigan
- 2009 Lake Trout Task Group Report
- Status of Chinook Salmon in Lake Michigan, 1985-2007
- Status of Yellow Perch in Lake Michigan & Yellow Perch Task Group Progress Report
- 2008 Charter Report
- 2009 Acoustic Preyfish Survey-USGS
- 2009 Preyfish Bottom Trawl Survey-USGS
- Cross-Basin Comparison of Lake Michigan Bottom Trawls 1978-2009
- Status of Salmon in Lake Michigan 1985 to 2008
- Status of Salmon in Lake Michigan 1985 to 2009
- 2010 Lake Michigan Committee Meeting Summary
- 2008 Creel Report
- Salmonid Stocking Totals for Lake Michigan 1976-2009
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