Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Lake Michigan
Salmon update: Michigan likely to take big stocking cuts
By Howard Meyerson Michigan is likely to make big reductions in the number of future Chinook salmon it plants in Lake Michigan. Final decisions about that and a lake-wide stocking strategy are expected yet this month by the Lake Michigan … Continue reading
Lake Michigan anglers want salmon and other species cut
By Howard Meyerson A recent survey of Lake Michigan anglers found just over half would cut Chinook stocking by 30 percent and cut coho, steelhead, brown trout and lake trout by 10 percent. That was one of four options presented … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinook Salmon, DNR, Fishing, Lake Michigan, Lake Trout, Salmon
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Surf’s Up: A not so calm day on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan often surprises people. It called the freshwater ocean for a reason. This photo captures the thrill and power of the surf there. Found at Paddling.net’s Facebook page.
Asian carp barrier near Chicago had power failure
Two electric barriers near Chicago that are used to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan lost power for 13 minutes last week, the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel reported today on JS online. The incident was the second time the … Continue reading
High and Dry: Lake Michigan shipwreck on the map for kayakers
Looking for something to do this summer? Consider Lake Michigan and a trip to South Manitou Island, either by ferry or paddle power. The 8-mile open-water crossing can be difficult. Only skilled paddlers should attempt it. Once you are there … Continue reading
Update: DNR says “No” to salmon stocking moratorium
Michigan fish managers were impressed with the recent proposal by salmon anglers who requested a one to two-year moratorium on salmon stocking in Lake Michigan. That was unheard of in the past. The request was announced publicly Saturday at a … Continue reading
Why Michigan and other states want big salmon stocking cuts on Lake Michigan
By Howard Meyerson Lake Michigan salmon anglers did well during the 2011 fishing season. The Chinook salmon catch was up despite the season’s slow beginning. The fish were larger, and anglers had a blast. In fact, anglers boated 203,000 king … Continue reading
Michigan anglers can catch perch early this season
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS — Anglers looking for a fresh perch dinner would do well to keep an eye on southern Lake Michigan and its piers. Unseasonably warm spring weather has prompted a few early runs. State officials say … Continue reading
Lake Michigan salmon fishery at risk without stocking reduction, educator says
Lake Michigan fish managers are proposing to reduce hatchery stocks to lower pressure on a diminishing forage base. Michigan is planning to hold a public workshop Saturday, April 14, in Benton Harbor to explain the situation to anglers and charter … Continue reading
Michigan planning to shift how coho salmon are stocked along Grand River
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Salmon fishing on the Grand River could get a boost next year. That’s when state fish managers propose to move ahead with a plan to reconfigure how they stock coho salmon there. Fewer … Continue reading
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Tagged DNR, Fishing, Grand River, Lake Michigan, Platte River, Salmon
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