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Walleye & Coho Fishing Guide Reports

It is far easier for me to do reports and post pics etc…. on facebook then try and put on this website.  As a result if you want the most recent info of anything I post please visit the Walleye King fishing guide on facebook and like my page. Anytime I post it should show up in your stream.   I have also put a facebook link at the top of this site so all you have to do is click on it and it will take you to my facebook page also.  Thank you for your interest in my Walleye fishing guide services on Saginaw Bay & Saginaw River.

New!  I’m now offering fishing tours for Coho Salmon on the Platte River in Michigan. Starting in late August and running through September, we will be fishing that beautiful river! I’ll be posting more info on my facebook page for this as well.

Platte River Fishing Reports

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Coho limit Platte RiverAre you planning to fish the Platte River for Coho Salmon? Check the latest Platte River fishing reports to get water conditions like; temperature, clarity, and visibility.

Most of that information, however, doesn’t catch the essence of it. The Platte River river really doesn’t fluctuate as most rivers do.  It is a shallow, slow-moving lazy river like ripples you see looking in a pool.  The ideal times are just before light and just after.  That is why our tours typically start at 5 am and run until around 9 am. The weather doesn’t matter much. It can be hot and bright blue skies, to rainy or overcast, we will fill our quota of Coho. 

“A fresh rain in early September always helps to move new fish up the river though.”

Fish species present in the river include Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout. The fishing season for these fish is year-round but the Coho salmon runs and our guided fishing tours for the Platte River start in late August. They run through September and because it’s the end of summer/start of fall, it can be hot t-shirt weather to cold crisp mornings. There is nothing like it when that morning fog is hanging just above the water like steam which makes it just beautiful!

Before you go!

There are some rules and regulations when it comes to fishing in any state. Anyone over the age of 17 in the state of Michigan is required to have a fishing license to fish. The price is about $26 for resident and $76 for nonresident, you can get a 24-hour license for $10 for residents and a 72-hour license for $30.

Also, you can research the best baiting tips for the Coho Salmon in the Platte River, however, we will make sure you have what you need. We fish in the best stretch of water. This is the only open section below the lowest weir. Check the fishing restrictions and other regulations placed by the DNR. 

Contact For Fishing Tours in Michigan

For more information on fishing in the Platte River, feel free to call us at 231-557-2755. We offer guided tours that will give you the best experience fishing for Coho Salmon. Be sure to check out our Salmon fishing tours page for more information, then get pricing and schedule your tour now! Have fun fishing out there on the Platte River!

Saginaw River Fishing Report. Mixed Bag of Fish

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I was on Saginaw River 12-22 and 23 and ice was anywhere from 3 inches to 6 inches with bad spots all over.  Saginaw Bay for walleye fishing is not ready yet to get out that far.  Hopefully, in a few weeks, it will be.  The action was hit and miss on Saginaw River.  Peak time was right before dark.   Also, check out Walleye King on Facebook as it is easier to posts reports there and I will be utilizing that more than this page when possible.  We caught walleye, catfish, perch, sheepshead and shad.    River is full of bait fish so there is a lot of competition for the fish to eat right now.  Fish running a little small but every now and then we would get a nice little piggy.   I am taking bookings now for  January and February so call or email and let me know how many in your party and what dates you are thinking.

Walleye fishing guide on Saginaw Bay / River

Getting Cold Out!

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With these frigid temps hopefully we will be ice fishing on Saginaw River soon and then Saginaw Bay should be freezing up shortly after.

If you are looking to book a trip now is the time.   These trips also make a great Christmas Gift.

First trip out for 2016

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I went out on Tuesday January 19th and ice was hit and miss. My first 2 spots on the river didn’t have enough ice so spots 3 and 4 I found safe ice. spot 3 had 3 inches of ice and 20 feet away from it dropped to 1 inch, spot 4 had a solid 4.5 inches.

It should be getting a little thicker every night hopefully.

I got 2 nice eaters. Nothing to write home about but it felt good to be on the ice and pulling some eyes up. They are going to taste just great!

But it is only going to get better from this point on. Got a busy weekend so I will know more later.

I still have some openings in February if you want to book a trip do it soon as dates are filling in. Singles are most welcome!

Good luck and be safe.