Tag Archives: Salmon

DNR holds the line on 2016 king salmon stocking

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich – Lake Michigan will be stocked with 1.7 million chinook salmon in 2016, the same number as the past few years. Lake fish managers plan to hold the course rather than cut stocking in … Continue reading →

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Grand River coho salmon run expected to be hot

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson As summer winds down and thoughts turn to fall, area sport anglers often turn their attention to the Grand River. September is prime time for salmon runs. The city’s downtown fishery is next to none, drawing anglers … Continue reading →

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Salmon season outlook full of uncertainty

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson The 2015 salmon season is just getting underway and what anglers can expect remains uncertain. Lake Michigan fishing typically picks up in May but just where in the lake depends on water temperature. And so far lake … Continue reading →

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Nature Nearby: Parks, Trails, Woods and Wildlife Within 10 minutes of downtown Grand Rapids

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Though Grand Rapids’ downtown is often bustling, nature is never far away: green havens can be found throughout the city and all along the Grand River corridor. More than two dozen natural environs can be found within … Continue reading →

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Soldier’s story and more: Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Michigan

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson The horror of war and the personal trauma it imparts on soldiers might seem antithetical to the peaceful nature of fly fishing. However, Colorado videographer Scott Thompson skillfully weaves those ideas together in “Breaking Through: The Story … Continue reading →

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Michigan salmon catch limit remains five in 2015, but is that a good thing?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Anglers will be able to catch five salmon a day once the 2015 fishing season opens, but is that good news or bad? State fisheries officials say they are looking at new ways to determine what the … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Fly: gifts for the fly angler on your list

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Fly fishing videographer Robert Thompson made a quite a splash last spring when his production, “The River,” premiered at the Rialto Theater in Grayling on the opening weekend of Michigan’s trout season. The circa-1930 movie house filled … Continue reading →

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Salmon Fishing Dismal

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. — Fall salmon egg-take efforts have drawn to a close in Michigan, and state officials are reporting another successful year. But coho and chinook salmon runs were far smaller than average on two key … Continue reading →

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Lake Michigan salmon runs proving slower, smaller than average

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson BEULAH, MI — Fall is the time of year when Lake Michigan salmon start nosing their way up natal streams to spawn and die. State fish managers, however, are uncertain about what to expect this season. Many … Continue reading →

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1000 + Fishing Trips: Montague angler unlocks White River secrets

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson To look the state’s list of Master Angler entries for the White River in Muskegon County one gets the impression the river is filled with redhorse, white suckers and carp. Only three salmon or steelheads were listed … Continue reading →

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