Fishing Report - Rich Wilson

Fishing off Grand Haven is steadily improving as more and larger fish are showing up. Fishing effort has been hampered by strong winds and high waves. Surface water is very warm so look for cooler temperatures offshore and at least 70 feet down. While there have been reports of success with glow spoons, our best action has come on flies and meat rigs. An 11 inch white paddle and the Oceana fly down 80 to 110 feet was by far our best taking numerous hits and fish including mature Kings as well as Lake Trout. Action was also good on our divers set 180 to 220 out with green flies behind 8 inch Spin Doctors in Kevin's girlfriend and white slick patterns. Meat rigs in green patterns have also caught fish. Watch for changing temperature patterns as wind directions are forecast to change in the next week.