Have you considered fishing the big river mouths? Thry are often public
areas and well maintained. (at least on the Michigan side) By late August,
the chinooks and cohos will be staging near the mouths for their trip
upriver. By mid september, regular runs will occur up to the dams inland,
but many fish remain near the river mouth for several weeks. Browns, lakers
and splake, as well as walleye and pike may be taken at these times along
the shore. Pike, especially, seem to school in weedy yacht basins and
harbors. (use a big slow heavy spoon) Don't neglect the beaches for several
miles on either side of the river mouths. Salmon will run up and down the
shoreline, especially when there is a steep break just offshore. (the river
mouth itself may become extremely crowded when the fish are present) The
fish range more widely than the fishermen--- walk a short distance up the
beach for great serene uncrowded fishing.

When things look slow and slinging lures all days seems likt too much work,
try a bucket of 6 inch shiners cast out over a clean sandy bottom. Hold on
to your rod, or tie it down; too many rods are lost to the fish at this
time of year. You'll see jumbo perch, white bass, walleye, lakers, salmon,
browns, and pike; all cruising the shoreline looking for a quick meal.

Pepperoni


"Wansoncj" wrote in message
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I'm looking into a chartered boat of the coast of Wisonsin to do some
fishing.
However, the tours are too expensive. it's only for 1 to two people and it
costs 350 dollars for 1-4 people for 5 hours. Way too much.

off the coast of California, there are large non-chartered boats that
regularly
leave the coast for the day. It costs about $20 per person to take and
that
includes the rental fee for the equipment and bait.

Does anybody know if there is any large boats for smaller fees that anyone
can
get on that launch into Lake Michigan?