Smallmouth fishing has been phenomenal during the hot summer days throughout the river system below Croton, including from the DNR s New Bridge Landing in Newaygo down through the Maple Island area. During the last two years, salmon were first spotted moving up river during the first week in September. Hesperia Sport Shop expects the fall salmon run to start in the White River by late August.
Terry recommends spinners, spoons and spawn for the spawning salmon.
The shop s Dart Target System has been upgraded with the new DVD Video system. Maple St. Sports reported Muskegon River fishing was good upriver from Big rapids near Paris. Smallies and big browns were being caught in the deep holes. Largemouth fishing has been good on Chippewa Lake and Lake Mecosta. Archers should bring in their equipment for tune-ups.