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Pentwater Fishing Reports

Fishing Reports by the Month

All Reports are from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNRE) — unless otherwise noted

December Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Steelhead were caught upstream from Long Bridge Road in Oceana County.

Pentwater River — Anglers were trolling for steelhead and vertical jigging for perch at the mouth of the channel. Some perch were caught in front of the Municipal Marina.

February Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Steelhead fishing was slow.

Pentwater River — Steelhead fishing was slow, with varying water temperatures and fish holding up in the deeper holes.

Pentwater River — Had some reports of Steelhead being caught.

March Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Sun and warmer temperatures should help improve the steelhead bite by the weekend.

Pentwater River — Continues to produce steelhead. No big number yet; however, some of the fish that have been caught were good size.

April Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Steelhead anglers targeting the deeper holes are taking the occasional steelhead on spawn.

May Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Pier anglers caught walleye and steelhead.

June Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Those out trolling caught trout and salmon in 150 to 200 feet.

October Fishing Reports

Pentwater River — Producing some salmon.

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