As more anglers turn their attention to hunting, there will be fewer reports, at least until ice fishing season starts. Late fall and early winter are prime time for hungry walleye, pike, and bass. Whitefish should be spawning.

Southeast Lower Peninsula

Lake Erie - Some yellow perch were caught in 7 to 12 feet of water between Metro Park and Rat Island. A few jumbos were taken along with a couple walleye and muskie. Brest Bay was producing limits of walleye in 16 to 18 feet of water. Fish were hitting on husky jerks, reef runners and big shad raps. Those shore fishing at the Metro Park Marina have caught yellow perch on minnows and bluegills on wax worms. Anglers are reminded to access the marina by taking Lee Road.

Huron River - Steelhead are still being caught especially up near the dam at Flat Rock. Fresh spawn worked best.

Detroit River - Yellow perch have been caught around the islands off Gibraltar and Grosse Ile. Try 6 to 12 feet of water with perch minnows and perch rigs. Walleye have been caught in the lower river on a jig and big minnow. Some are handlining and some are trolling rapalas.

Lexington - Pier anglers were catching perch. They will need to do some sorting but fish ranging from 9 to 11 inches have been caught. Some steelhead were caught but it seems they have moved out of the harbor because of the warm temperatures. Keep in mind, steelhead tend to move in and out, so persistence will pay off in the long run. They were hitting on small spoons, crawlers, minnows, and spawn sacks.

Port Sanilac - Perch fishing was equally good in this harbor but most were fishing at Lexington.

Saginaw Bay - Had very good walleye fishing in the lower part of the Bay. Vertical jigging from boats was the most effective method. Fish were caught in 13 to 16 feet of water when trolling body baits near the sailing buoys.

Tittabawassee River - Anglers reported excellent walleye fishing. Try jigs with minnows or vertical jigging from boats. Small perch were caught at the mouth.

Saginaw River - Is producing some good numbers of walleye. Perch were caught down near the mouth, but many were small.

Southwest Lower Peninsula

St. Joe - Pier anglers are still taking some steelhead. Catch rates for whitefish were very good off both piers when using a single egg. Limit catches were reported.

St. Joe River - Steelhead were still being caught up at the Berrien Springs Dam.

Kalamazoo River - Has steelhead and walleye up near the Allegan Dam.

Grand Haven - When the weather permits, pier anglers are still finding steelhead and whitefish. Try drifting or floating spawn under a bobber.

Grand River at Grand Rapids - Steelhead are still being caught up near the dam. Anglers are floating choker bags, drifting flies, back bouncing with spawn or casting plugs off the bridges. Walleye were caught near the bridges when trolling bucktail jigs or drifting crawler harnesses with small blades. Off the east wall, try minnows or artificial worms.

Grand River at Lansing - A couple steelhead were caught up at the North Lansing Dam however no big numbers to report. More fish might be found near Portland or Lyons. Anglers are seeking panfish with the warmer temperatures.

Muskegon - Steelhead have been caught off the piers. Boat anglers took fish when trolling body baits or rapalas that resemble rainbow trout. A few whitefish were caught off the pier but catch rates should improve in the next week or two.

Muskegon Lake - Has resident perch being caught along the edge of the weeds. Pockets of bluegills were reported in 8 to 12 feet of water in the marinas. Walleye were caught along the drop-offs near the channels when using Husky Jerks at night.

Muskegon River - Should be holding some steelhead.

White River - Should have fair to good numbers of steelhead.

Northeast Lower Peninsula

Alpena - Whitefish action continues to build as we move further into the month of November. Seek out shallow waters along the reefs where the fish are spawning. Most anglers use small jigs with a single egg under a bobber. Those spearing are heading out after dark.

Thunder Bay River - Anglers are catching steelhead along with some whitefish when floating spawn under a bobber. Those fishing around the marina have caught some perch but the fish were small.

Harrisville - Salmon, steelhead and some brown trout have been caught on spawn, body baits or small spoons. Spawn remains the bait of choice. Walleye were caught off the harbor wall in the early morning or late evening.

Au Sable River - Steelhead are hitting on spawn all the way up to Foote Dam. Whitefish can be found in the lower river and catch rates should continue to improve. Try a small jig with a single egg.

Houghton Lake - No boats have been out but those fishing off shore have managed to catch a couple walleye.

Tawas - Pier anglers are still catching some walleye and steelhead. The better walleye fishing was at night. Lake Whitefish are biting on minnows off the Tawas State Dock, mostly at night.

Northwest Lower Peninsula

Traverse City - Boat anglers are catching a few whitefish in both bays but the better action was in the East Bay. Try fishing just off the bottom in 60 to 100 feet of water with jigs or sand kickers.

Long Lake - Anglers are taking a few perch and walleye.

Lake Leelanau - Is also producing some perch and walleye.

Big Glen Lake - Perch were still biting but many were small.

Frankfort - Steelhead and some menominee whitefish are being caught off the pier.

Betsie River - Steelhead fishing is in full swing.

Manistee - A few boats are still going out and catching salmon along with some steelhead in waters 50 to 200 feet deep. Pier anglers and those surfcasting have caught fish. Whitefish were taken off the pier when using a single egg.

Manistee River - The fall steelhead run is in full swing with anglers fishing all the way up to Tippy Dam. The fish should be active and ready to put up a good fight.

Ludington - Steelhead and whitefish are being caught off the pier.

Pere Marquette River - Had fair to good steelhead action.

Pentwater Lake - Offers some good smallmouth bass fishing in the fall. Anglers will also find a few perch and those trolling have a good chance of catching a steelhead or big pike.

Pentwater River - Steelhead were hitting on spawn.

UPPER PENINSULA

Little Bay De Noc - Walleye catches were down however fish were still being caught when trolling stick baits after dusk in 4 to 22 feet of water off the reefs in Kipling. Those fishing during the day were marking good numbers of fish in 25 to 35 feet of water off the East Bank near Gladstone, but few fish were caught. Several large pike were taken when trolling crank baits north of the Narrows. A fair number of perch were caught on crawlers in 8 to 12 feet of water out from Brach's Cabins near Kipling.

St. Mary's River - Some steelhead were caught in the rapids across from the Locks. Good walleye fishing with limit catches reported in Munuscong Bay. Anglers were taking some big fish when trolling rapalas or other deep diving lures.