Traverse City

[Fishing Report]

On East Bay, steelhead were caught in limited numbers near Elk Rapids drifting spawn and wax worms. Whitefish are hitting on spoons and jigs in 230 to 240 feet of water. At the mouth of Mitchell Creek, anglers were catching a few steelhead in the mornings while surf-casting with spawn. On West Bay, whitefish action is slowing down off of Bingham Road as anglers are catching 3-6 fish per boat in 240 feet of water. White seems to be the most productive color. Lake trout action is picking up as anglers began jigging spoons near the Gravel Pit and Brush Grounds in 120 to 150 feet of water.