Walleye - Vacation Advice Needed

[langkg]

Greetings.

I'm somewhat new to the fishing side of Mich-Sportsman as I'm a much more avid hunter. I dabble a bit with walleye fishing and do a 5-day trip in Canada every year. Last summer I purchased a duck boat that also doubles as a fishing boat (16' Lowe Jon Tunnel Hull with 25hp Mariner). I'd like to plan a family vacation this summer in an area that I can do a little walleye fishing on the side. Fishing won't be the main brunt of the vacation but I'd like to bring the boat along and fish a few mornings / evenings. I'm from the Flint area (Davison/Goodrich) and with a 20 month old daughter would like to plan something within a few hours drive from home. Last year we did a long weekend on the bay in Tawas but I didn't fish (no boat at that point). I was wondering if there were any good inland walleye lakes in mid or upper Lower Peninsula. My main approach is verticle jigging with minnows but troll a little bit on occasion too.

I'd appreciate any thoughts or ideas.

thank you.

-KEN-

[shametamer]

there are plenty in your range..i'm sure you will get many suggestions..i'll leave that to the guys that'catch their limits'..mostly i drown pretty lures trying to coax them from the deep!

[DonP]

.... it's kinda on the other side of the state... but what about Fremont Lake? :D http://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/images/smilies/mwahaha.gifhttp://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/images/smilies/faint.gifhttp://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/images/smilies/yes.gif

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In all seriousness though... here is a link to an article that talks about some of the top Michigan inland lakes for walleye.

Michigan's Top Inland Walleye Lakes (http://www.michigansportsmanmag.com/fishing/walleyes-fishing/mi_aa052504a/index1.html#cont)

I am sure you will get more recommendations.... good luck and have fun in choosing your lake!!

[dinoday]

You could try Houghton Lake area, there's several decent lakes to fish in that area.Not too far from home.

[east bay ed]

hubbard has a good late july and august bite. mainly a troll bite but those fish are pretty reliable. from davison you are looking at a three hour drive.

[KI Jim]

I'd recommend the lake Erie Islands. South Bass (Put In Bay), Middle Bass & Kellys will all put you around fish-accessable with a smaller boat. Depending upon when you go and how the weather has been, you will hit walleye, perch, smallmouth and white bass. They are about a 2 hour drive from Detroit. If you are camping, there are nice state parks on Kellys and South Bass. Lots of opther things to do also-and great warm water for swimming.


Jim

[Dedge]

Holy cow, they listed my home waters there. Portage Lake.... I never realized I was so lucky.:D


Dan

[Dutchman]

.... it's kinda on the other side of the state... but what about Fremont Lake? :D http://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/images/smilies/mwahaha.gifhttp://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/images/smilies/faint.gifhttp://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/images/smilies/yes.gif

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Better be careful!:bash: OOPS Sorry, I forgot I am still boycotting posting here:bloos:

There are supposed to be some great lakes for eyes over there. Good Luck!

[GONE FISHIN(LARRY)]

Go back to the TAWAS / OSCODA area , plenty of good fishin in the area , Tawas Bay has walleye , smallies , northerns . At times the peir heads in Oscoda can produce some nice walleye .Van Ettan Lake has both a decect walleye and perch fishery. Foote and Cook ponds also produce some nice walleye has well as a decent pan fishing .

Larry