April 22nd, 2010
I’d like to say otherwise, but river levels continue to slowly drop as our dry weather patterns continues persist. Cold clear evenings have kept water temps in the low 40’s to mid 50’s, yesterday’s high temp was in the mid 30’s as snow squalls moved in off Lk Superior nearly all day. Dropback Steelhead and few fresher fish are still present in rivers across the U.P.-numbers vary from river to river. Resident Trout have been active and some good opportunities are available with the upcoming Trout opener. Stoneflies, BWO’s & a few Caddis have been bringing some Trout to the surface-the warmest daytime hours are providing for the most surface activity.




Opening Day-a celebration of another season of fun!
April 16th, 2010
This weather here in the U.P. never ceases to amaze me- we can go from a snowstorm to 4 days later 76 degree sunshine. Yesterday we did manage to get a small amount of heavy rain in some areas that helped our dry conditions-currently wild fire danger is extremely high with the arid conditions. Steelhead are present in our river systems, dropback fish are most prevalent with a few newer fish available. Resident Trout have been active as well with the warming water temps, Trout opener is arriving quickly & some good opportunities will be available this season. Water levels are still low & clear @ this time with temps from the upper 40’s to mid 50’s.




Chris holds a trophy Brook Trout that nearly made him wet his waders!
April 4th, 2010
It sure seems strange to go Steelhead fishing when it is 70 degrees outside, I am finding myself wishing it was Trout season as this record warmth is not ideal conditions by any means for early April. Many anglers have been taking advantage of the pleasant weather as fishing pressure has been much higher than normal lately. Our snow is now pretty much all gone as of today, a few areas in the shade are holding on the the final pieces of Winter. Some much needed rain fell today from the sky-several small wildfires have popped up across the U.P. as of lately & this precip should help moisten our dry terrain. Steelhead opportunities are avaible and some nice fish have provided for some good times on the water. Resident Trout have been getting more active with the warming water temps as well.




Forecast is calling for a fairly wet week-sounds good!!