Michigan Muskie Alliance

We all wish for cooler water temps, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon. In the meantime, enjoy the other plentiful species we have. I've been having a good time catching bass the last couple of weeks. Is it the same thrill as catching a muskie? NO. But it's a lot less work. P...

Yesterday, I hired Will to take me out on Murray. Even though I've spent hundred of hours on that lake over the past three years, Will showed me places I would swear wouldn't hold fish. But they were there! Further, he showed me key information on retrieving different lures that I never would have l...

Yes, it is a tough lake. I heard that Will even got skunked there once!

The lake isn't in SE Grand Rapids, but also not that far away. Try Wabasis. It's a pike factory. I've had 9-15 pike days there, though most were on the small side. However, I know of several 36-40" fish caught by friends. My biggest there was a 36.

Charlie

Dock still in as of today, 11-19. Just a little snow on the ground. Less then an inch.

Charlie

Will & Duke,

Great answers! Thank you. Two last questions--does this include lakes like Murray, which are spring fed (or so I'm told)? Or does the thermocline not allow the fish to reach the cooler, more oxygen rich waters to recover?

Charlie

Will,

Why is that so? Not doubting your answer in the least. Is it because their metabolism is at it's highest? Or because there is a greater difference between surface water temp, and deeper water temp? Thanks for your answer

Charlie