Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing

When most people think about fishing out of Whitehall, they think about king salmon. But some of the most fun—and some of the most important—fish we catch every season are lake trout. To be honest, trout can absolutely make a good day even better. Some days we’ll target them specifically, and other days we’ll slide into our trout program during the middle of the day to put a few extra fish in the cooler before setting back up for salmon… Read More »

If you’re looking for a Whitehall salmon fishing charter, this area on Lake Michigan is one of the most consistent and productive fisheries on the west coast of Michigan. Every season anglers travel here to target King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout, and Whitehall consistently produces quality fishing throughout much of the year. As a full-time charter captain based on White Lake, I’ve spent countless mornings watching how conditions change and how fish respond. Water temperatures shift, bait… Read More »

  When most people think about salmon fishing on Lake Michigan, they picture the middle of summer. Warm weather, busy marinas, and peak tourist season usually get all the attention. But honestly, May can be one of the best months of the entire year for salmon fishing near Whitehall and Montague. Some years, it’s hands down our favorite month of the season. Why Is May Salmon Fishing So Good? The biggest reason is water temperature. In May, Lake Michigan water… Read More »

  Why Whitehall Salmon Fishing Charters Are So Productive If you’ve never experienced a Whitehall salmon fishing charter, you’re missing one of the most exciting freshwater fishing opportunities in the country. Every year, anglers travel from all over the Midwest to Lake Michigan to target powerful King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout. In particular, Whitehall, Michigan is one of the best hidden gems for this type of fishing.   What Species You Can Catch on a Whitehall Salmon… Read More »