Capt. Joey Farah is a speckled trout fanatic. When the lunar tables are climbing and you know those giant trout are on the feed, what are the go-to baits? It’s time to focus on big baits that will attract big fish. Joey takes us through some of his favorite big trout baits from DOA Lures [...]

There have been a number of changes to the 2020 Spring Trout Stocking Schedule. Beginning on March 16, trout were distributed under an accelerated stocking schedule due to the uncertainty of further COVID-19 restrictions affecting our ability to distribute the fish. The hatchery this time of year is at capacity with adult fish filling the [...]

When Thomas Knight set out on the ice to go fishing for lake trout, he was determined to haul in a big one. He came prepared with an 11-inch sucker because big bait attracts big fish, he said. But what he reeled in was bigger than anything he could have imagined. Knight, of Meredith, New [...]

What do professional guides Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman do on a rare day off from fishing with clients? They go fishing for fun! For many people, taking a little “R & R” means getting some rest and relaxation. But for our intrepid hosts, it means “rockin’ and reelin’” as they celebrate the first day of winter by heading [...]

The #18 elk hair caddis hovered in the air for a split second, having reached the end of the nine-foot leader and the 30-foot fly line that had been cast to the far bank. It fluttered down to the surface of Young’s Creek as if it had dropped out of the overhanging spruce tree that [...]

Brown trout were introduced to Michigan in 1883 and they now thrive statewide. Brown trout are more tolerant of warmer water temperatures than other trout species, thus, browns have become popular among anglers in many rivers across the state, ranging from Michigan’s best-known trophy waters to small, marginal trout streams in southern Michigan. Related Stories: Ice Fishing [...]