Little Bay de Noc Fishing Reports

eyecatcher wrote:

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Hi Folks,

   I am planning a trip to Little Bay de Noc for a few days of fishing the end of this month. I've read the Michigan fishing regulations and noticed that a person can possess 3 limits of fish. Three limits is legal, but what is acceptable to you folks who live and fish there? Also, at what size do you prefer walleyes are released to spawn again? Maybe none of this is as important on the Great Lakes as it is on small Minnesota lakes, but I don't want to get run out of town for taking too many fish on my first trip there. I've heard a lot about your area and plan on returning if it's as good as I've heard. Any info you can give me will be greatly appreciated! You can throw in a fishing tip or two also if you don't mind.Thanks,

                                                                            Paul

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Welcome to the board Paul. I moved your post as I'm sure you didn't mean to post under the "guidelines" topic... Anyway, as long as you are legal, take as many fish home as you would like. It costs a lot of money now a days to go on a fishing trip, so you better get your moneys worth! As far as what size to let go??? While many locals release bigger fish, like over 25 inches, that's a personal decision each person has to make for himself. As far as what to use??? I have guests catching walleye right now trolling with spinners with crawlers. Usually though, there comes a time when the spinners quit working and crank baits take over. Drifting the breaks with Lindy Rigs and suckers can also catch a lot fish. Much is dependent on weather and water temp., so I would come prepared to fish any of those 3 methods. Some years the bite is better at night, some years it's just as good during the day. The high winds have kept most folks off the water the past few days, but have finally let up, so hopefully we'll start getting some more reports. Good luck on your trip and please let us know how you do.