Unseasonably warm temperatures seem to bring the hunters out of the woods as a few more anglers were reported on both the lakes and rivers. Those fishing the Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary Waters are reminded that the season to take large and smallmouth bass, musky and lake sturgeon will close on November 30th.
 

Lake Erie - Water temperatures in Michigan waters have been right around 40 degrees. Near Monroe, a good number of boat anglers can be seen fishing for perch just off Sterling State Park.

Huron River - Higher flows during the past week or so will likely bring a fresh supply of steelhead into the river. Fishing from now through the middle of December should be good from the dam at Flat Rock downstream to Rockwood. Try casting crankbaits, spinners, spoons, and drifting spawn or wax worms under a bobber. Look for the deep holes with large logs and other current breaks. Small boats can be launched off Church Street and downstream of the Telegraph Road Bridge. For shore fishing, try one of the parks such as Huroc Park below the Flat Rock Dam or Labo Park which is east of I-75 on South Huron River Drive.

Detroit River - Walleye have been caught in the Trenton Channel near the Power Plant and in the Humbug Marina at Gibraltar when jigging with minnows. Yellow perch have been caught around Sugar Island and at the Cross Dike east of Sugar Island. Good perch fishing was also reported in the marinas around Grosse Ile.

Lake St. Clair - A good number of anglers have been out fishing for perch. Fair catch rates were reported off Sterling State Park, but anglers will need to do some sorting and throw the small ones back. Some walleye were also caught.

Saginaw River - The walleye were hitting good with the warmer temperatures. Boat anglers were trolling or drifting. The fishing was good up near Wickes Park with some limit catches reported.
 

St. Joseph - The action was not fast and furious but some pier anglers have caught steelhead and whitefish. Steelhead fishing may pick back up by the weekend.

St. Joseph River - Boat anglers have managed to catch a few brown trout when drifting spawn. Walleye fishing has been fair to good depending on who you talk to. Try fishing between the Berrien Springs Dam and the Sportsmen Club. Shore fishing has been slow.

Thornapple Lake - In Barry County, reported slow fishing with water temperatures right around 40 degrees. Boat anglers are seeking musky and northern pike, but no fish were caught.

Grand Haven - Boat anglers trolling with spoons have caught some salmon and steelhead just outside the piers. Perch fishing was fair to good depending on the day. Try minnows in 50 to 70 feet of water.

Grand River at Grand Rapids - Is still producing good steelhead and walleye fishing. Try fishing the deep holes behind the Post Office with white jigs and wax worms or spawn bags. Lake trout have been caught when rolling spinners on the bottom or when casting or trolling spoons. Walleye have been caught off the Fulton Street Bridge. Try bucktail jigs with minnows, Hot-n-Tots and crawler harnesses. The crappies are hitting on minnows at Millennium Park and Riverside Park.

Reeds Lake - Crappie are still hitting on minnows near the drop off on the north side of the lake. Boat anglers trolling for northern pike are using rapalas and bodybaits.

Grand River at Lansing - Has few anglers, few reports and few fish being caught. One angler did manage to catch a handful of bluegills over at Moore's Park Dam. Still no word on steelhead this far up.

Muskegon - Whitefish have been caught when jigging spoons in the channel by the Coast Guard Station. Pier anglers are still taking some steelhead when floating spawn bags.

Muskegon Lake - Walleye have been caught when trolling Husky Jerks after dark. The hot spot has been over the slab-wood piles near Strawberry Island, which is located just west of Hartshorn Marina. Good numbers of perch have been caught, however sorting will be necessary.

Muskegon River - Some steelhead have been caught along the lower stretch of the river below Newaygo.
 

Thunder Bay River - Whitefish along with an occasional steelhead have been caught from the mouth up to the Ninth Street Dam.

Van Etten Lake - A good place to seek out perch in the fall is near the YMCA Camp. Crappie were hitting on small minnows in 10 to 20 feet of water. Good smallmouth bass opportunities can be found around Loud Island.

Oscoda - Pier anglers are catching whitefish off the North Pier in the early morning.

Au Sable River - Steelhead, lake trout and whitefish have been caught from the mouth up to the Foote Dam when drifting an egg, wax worm or wiggler.

Tawas - Pier anglers continue to catch whitefish. Early morning or late afternoon was the best times to fish with a teardrop and wax worm fished just off the bottom.

Au Gres - Fishing for steelhead did slow, but should pick back up with much colder weather in the forecast. Those fishing the East Branch continue to catch steelhead near the Whitney Drain.

Higgins Lake - Boat anglers have caught brown trout and rainbow trout when trolling near the drop off with planer boards and rapalas. Those surfcasting around the entire lake have also caught browns and rainbows.

Houghton Lake - Good numbers of northern pike have been caught in the shallows during the day. Walleye are still hitting at night right off shore. Live minnows, crankbaits and rapalas have worked best.
 

Traverse City - Whitefish have been caught in the East Bay near Elk Rapids. The fish have moved out to waters over 200 feet deep. The West Bay reported slow action except for a few small perch.

Boardman River - Steelhead action has been fair to good.

Long Lake - In Grand Traverse County is producing good numbers of walleye, but the fish are running on the small side so anglers will need to do some sorting. Try using minnows and fish the flats right off the shoreline.

Frankfort - Pier anglers are still catch whitefish, with the better fishing in the early morning or late evening. Those casting rapalas, stickbaits or spawn bags have caught some steelhead.

Betsie River - Anglers continue to catch steelhead even with the warm temperatures. Look for fishing to improve when the onset of colder weather by the weekend.

Manistee - Pier anglers continue to catch steelhead and whitefish. The North Pier is still providing the better catch rates.

Big Manistee River - Steelhead can still be found in the river. Try fishing the deeper holes. Those fishing up near Tippy Dam have caught good numbers of brown trout, but the fish are running small.

Ludington - Boats trolling between the piers and the Big Sable Point have managed to catch some steelhead. Pier and shore anglers have caught steelhead and whitefish, with the better catches coming in the early morning.
 

Marquette - Pier anglers continue to fish for lake trout and whitefish.

Green Bay - Brown trout and walleye have been caught off the mouth of the Menominee River.