Well, let me tell ya ’bout fishin’ in that there Grand Traverse Bay. Folks say it’s a good place to catch some fish, and I reckon they ain’t lyin’.
What kinda fish you can catch? Heck, they got all sorts! I heard tell of some bass, you know, the smallmouth kind. And them walleye, they say they taste mighty fine. Then there’s the salmon, King and Coho they call ’em, big fellas they are. Steelhead too, and lake trout, brown trout… Shoot, even some kinda muskie, Great Lakes Muskie I think they said. Big enough to pull yer arm off, some folks say!
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
- King Salmon
- Coho Salmon
- Steelhead
- Lake Trout
- Brown Trout
- Great Lakes Muskie
Now, if you’re lookin’ for them salmon, I heard the Pere Marquette and Big Manistee rivers is where they’re at right now. Muskegon River, they get ’em later, I guess. Best time for salmon fishin’ in Michigan? Late August, that’s what they say.
Where to fish in Grand Traverse Bay? Well, there’s this East Arm and West Arm, see? Folks say you gotta figure out when them fish is bitin’. Some folks use them fancy apps on their phones to tell ’em. Me? I just go when I feel like it. But them apps, they might help you some.
This week, I heard tell that folks was catchin’ lake trout over in the West Bay. Out by Mission Point, in 150 feet of water, they say. Successful as all get out, they were.
Now, what you gonna use for bait? That’s the million dollar question, ain’t it? Some folks use wigglers, some use minnows. And them perch pounders, them seem to work for the perch. Speakin’ of perch, they been bitin’ good up north, at Northport and Bowers Harbor, they say.
So, you wanna know the secret to catchin’ fish in Grand Traverse Bay? Well, there ain’t no real secret, I reckon. You just gotta go out there, put your line in the water, and have some patience. And maybe a little bit of luck. Oh, and don’t forget your worms!
And if you’re lookin’ for more info, you can always ask around. Them fellas at the bait shop, they know a thing or two. Or you can read them fishin’ reports they put out. They got ’em for Traverse City, and for Kalamazoo too, though I don’t know why you’d need a report from Kalamazoo if you’re fishin’ up here. Anyways, them reports tell ya what’s bitin’ and where. They even tell ya what kinda bait to use sometimes.
But the most important thing is to have fun. That’s what fishin’s all about, ain’t it? Gettin’ out on the water, enjoyin’ the sunshine, and maybe catchin’ a fish or two. And if you don’t catch nothin’, well, that’s alright too. There’s always next time.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know ’bout fishin’ in Grand Traverse Bay. It ain’t much, but it’s honest. Now get out there and catch yourself a big one!
Remember to always be safe on the water and follow the fishing regulations. Don’t want nobody gettin’ hurt or gettin’ a ticket, now do we?
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