Obituary for Daniel Clinton Osborn at TERWILLIGER FUNERAL HOME
Obituary for Daniel Clinton Osborn at TERWILLIGER FUNERAL HOME
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Daniel Clinton Osborn, 68, of Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born December 13, 1956, in Manistee, Michigan. Dan married the love of his life Twyla Hayes October…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 30, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waxing gibbous (~75%) → prime afternoon action
• Major feeding: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Minor feeding: 7:00 AM–8:00 AM & 11:00 PM–12:00 AM
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💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Inland lakes: ~75–77 °F
• Lake Michigan surface: ~70 °F
• Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—salmon & walleye hotspot
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🌬️ Wind & Weather
• Wind: Light SE breeze, 5–8 mph; calm bays early
• Forecast: Partly cloudy → isolated late‑day sprinkles
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🎣 Live‑Bait & Lindy‑Rig Best Practices
• Morning minor (7:00 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—rotate bait every 20 min
• Midday major (4:00 PM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm draped through the thermocline
• Evening minor (11:00 PM): Slip‑bobber + leech on a Lindy setup over drop‑offs
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🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall
• Depth & Temps: Salmon marking at 55–65 ft; mid‑column ~56 °F; surface ~70 °F
• Trolling:
• Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
• Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher‑spoon combos set 40–60 ft back
• Strategy: Run rigs within or just above the thermal break (~30–50 ft) for highest strike rates Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 29, 2025
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🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: First Quarter (~50%) — expect strong midday action.
• Major feeding: 8:15 AM–10:15 AM & 8:45 PM–10:45 PM
• Minor feeding: 2:15 AM–3:15 AM & 2:15 PM–3:15 PM
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💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes ~75 °F; Lake Michigan nearshore ~69 °F
• Thermocline: Sharp 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—prime deep-water zone
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🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Light SE breeze 4–7 mph; glassy bays early. Clouds building late.
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🎣 Live-Bait & Lindy Rig Tips
• Morning minor (2:15 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—refresh every 20 min.
• Midday major (8:15 AM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm fished through the thermocline.
• Evening minor (2:15 PM): Slip-bobber under the moon with leech on Lindy setup by drop-offs.
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🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall)
• Depth & Temps: Salmon marking 50–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~69 °F
• Trolling Setup:
• Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
• Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back; focus on the thermal break to trigger strikes
Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 28, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waxing crescent (~10%) — strong bite windows anticipated.
• Feeding peaks:
• Major: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
• Minor: 6:30 AM–7:30 AM & 10:30 PM–11:30 PM   
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Inland lakes: ~74–76 °F; Lake Michigan surface ~67 °F; mid-water thermocline ~56 °F. 
• Thermal break consistently falls between 30–60 ft—prime feeding zone for ons salmon.
🌬️ Wind & Weather Conditions
• Light SW breeze 6–10 mph; gentle chop. Skies clear early, with isolated afternoon sprinkles possible.
🎣 Live-Bait Insights & Best Practices
• Early minor (6:30 AM): Float-rig live bait (minnow or leech) near structure—refresh every 20 min.
• Midday (3:30 PM): Carolina rig in thermocline depths with live leech/minnow.
• Evening (10:30 PM): Slip-bobber rig over deep structure—low light equals more action.
🐟 Lake Michigan Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Depth & Temps: Salmon found at 50‑65 ft; mid-column temps ~56 °F, surface ~67–70 °F.  
• Trolling Highlights:
• Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
• Rigs: Flasher‑spoon combos, meat rigs, spoons set 30–60 ft behind flashers
• Strategy: Target the thermal cline; lobster spoons or flasher rigs suspended around 30‑60 ft tend to trigger strikes.  
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Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 27, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waxing crescent (~5%) → moderate activity boost.
• Feeding windows:
• Major: 2:45 PM–4:45 PM
• Minor: 6:20 AM–7:20 AM & 10:45 PM–11:45 PM
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Inland lakes: ~74–76 °F; Lake Michigan nearshore: ~68 °F; mid-column temps representing thermocline: ~56 °F.   
• Thermocline: Reliable drop of 5–7 °F around 30–60 ft — prime salmon and trout territory. 
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Steady SW winds at 6–10 mph; glassy water in protected bays early. Late-day passing showers possible.
🎣 Live‑Bait Strategies & Best Practices
• Early minor (6:20 AM): Float-rig live minnow near structure; fresh swap every 20 min.
• Midday major (2:45 PM): Carolina rig with live leech/minnow, targeted along thermocline depths.
• Evening minor (10:45 PM): Slip‑bobber with live leech over drop-offs for low-light feeding zones.
🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall
• Depth & Temps: Salmon marking between 50–65 ft; mid-water temps ~56 °F; surface ~68–70 °F.   
• Trolling Setup:
• Ideal speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
• Gear: Meat rigs, flasher-spoon combos, spoons—ranged 30–60 ft behind flashers
• Tip: Run rigs within or just above the thermal break (~30 ft depth) to stay in strike zone.  
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Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 26, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: New moon phase → high fish activity expected.
• Feeding windows:
• Major: ~2:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Minor: ~6:00 AM–7:00 AM & ~10:00 PM–11:00 PM  
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes around 75 °F; Lake Michigan surface ~72 °F. 
• Thermocline: Expect a sharp 5–7 °F drop somewhere between 30–60 ft, creating ideal feeding layers for salmon. Elevated activity expected there. 
🌬️ Wind & Weather Conditions
• Light SW winds of 5–10 mph, moderate chop.
• Clear skies early with potential late afternoon showers. Heat dome influence building into Great Lakes region.  
🎣 Live‑Bait Techniques & Best Practices
• Pre‑dawn minor: Float-rig live minnow tight to structure; switch every 15–20 min to keep it lively.
• Midday major: Carolina rig with live leech/minnow fished in thermocline zone.
• Evening minor: Slip-bobber + live bait at drop-offs under fading light for dusk bloom.
🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall
• Depth & Temps: Salmon marking consistently around 50–60 ft; mid‑water temps ~55 °F, surface near 67–72 °F.  
• Trolling Setup:
• Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
• Gear: Meat rigs (cut bait/strips), flasher-spoon combos and spoons, all set 30–60 ft behind flashers.
• Strategy: Target thermal cline layers—deploy rigs both within and just above cline zone to maximize strike potential. 
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Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 25, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: New moon—highest activity potential.
• Feeding windows:
• Major: 1:15 PM–3:15 PM
• Minor: 6:00 AM–7:00 AM & 10:00 PM–11:00 PM
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes ~74 °F; Lake Michigan surface ~67 °F.
• Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 20–30 ft—prime evening mid-water targets.
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Steady SW breeze 8–12 mph; light chop. Clear skies early, chance of scattered afternoon showers.
🎣 Live-Bait & Best Practices
• Pre-dawn minor: Float rig with live minnow—swap bait every 15 min.
• Midday major: Carolina rig with live leech/minnow near thermocline depths.
• Evening minor: Slip-bobber + leech along drop-offs at dusk.
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Depth & Temps: Salmon marking ~55–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~67 °F.
• Trolling: 2.3 mph, meat rigs or flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back, run within thermal cline.
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Tight lines and Baitman out #LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing
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Michigan Weekly Fishing Report
🗓️ July 20–26, 2025
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⏱️ This Week in 60 Seconds
• Salmon & trout staging 100–150 ft offshore
• Walleye sliding into 15–25 ft weedlines at dawn/dusk
• Bass on topwater frogs & poppers first & last light
• Panfish biting under docks into the evening
• Trout streams alive with dry-dropper rigs through riffles
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🎯 Top 5 Bites in Michigan
1. Black Lake – Bass & perch on wax worms in 8–12 ft; bass topwater at dawn
2. Torch Lake – Lake trout 95–115 ft on flashers & spoons
3. Missaukee Lake – Tournament-hot bass in 8–12 ft on spinnerbaits
4. Houghton Lake – Walleye 12–18 ft on crawler harnesses at first light
5. Fletcher Pond & Duck Lake – Frog bites for bass; wax worms for bluegill
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🌦️ Weather & Hatch Forecast
• Air: 80–88°F • Water: Inland 72–77°F, Great Lakes 66–68°F
• Thermocline: 65–100 ft
• Hatches: Sulphurs, caddis, ants—trout & grayling on dries
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🏆 Tournaments & Events (July 20–26)
• Pilgrim Village Kid-Family Derby – July 20 @ Lake Mitchell, Cadillac
• Traverse City Trout Tournament – July 23 @ Boardman River (catch-photo-release)
• Houghton Lake Walleye Challenge – July 24 @ North State Ramp, Houghton Lake
• Saginaw Bay Catfish Classic – July 25 @ Quanicassee Harbor, Bay County
• Black Lake Bass Bonanza – July 26 @ Eaton’s Resort, Cheboygan County
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🔮 Next Week’s Tournaments & Events (July 27–Aug 2)
• Alpena Salmon Slam – July 28 @ Thunder Bay River, Alpena (6 AM start, 2 PM weigh-in)
• Grayling Salmon Festival Derby – July 29 @ Au Sable River (catch-photo-release)
• Big Rapids Bass Bash – July 30 @ Mecosta County Park (6 AM start, 1 PM weigh-in)
• Mackinac Steelhead Showdown – July 31–Aug 1 @ Straits of Mackinac (overnight event)
• Lake Charlevoix Walleye Classic – Aug 2 @ Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City (10 AM–2 PM weigh-in)
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📍 Regional Lake Reports & Tactics
🟦 Mid Michigan (Cadillac Chains)
• Houghton Lake: Walleye & pike on crawler harnesses 10–14 ft; bluegill under docks on wax worms.
• Lake Mitchell: Largemouth on frogs/creature baits in 6–12 ft timber.
• Lake St. Helen: Perch & crappie on wax worms 8–10 ft; bass topwater at dawn/dusk.
• Lake Missaukee: Bass on Ned rigs 8–15 ft; bluegill under docks.
• Lake Lancer: Crappie & perch on minnows over 8–12 ft weedlines.
• Pratt Lake: Slip-float minnows for crappie in 8–10 ft.
• Budd Lake: Pike on spinnerbaits early; walleye near deep breaks.
• Dodge Lake: Smallmouth on soft plastics around submerged rock.
• Lake Shamrock: Finesse plastics for bass in shaded bays.
• Five Lakes: Panfish on small jigs in 6–8 ft.
• Lake George: Crappie & bluegill in 8–12 ft on waxies.
• Crooked Lake: Bass on swim-jigs near structure.
• Billings Lake: Bass topwater in flats at dawn; switch to tubes mid-morning.
• Lake City Chain: Walleye on crawler harnesses 12–16 ft at dusk.
• Tomhannock Lake: Perch on minnows 10–14 ft; bullheads in muddy bays.
🟨 Northern Mid Michigan
• Otsego Lake: Walleye & pike trolling cranks in 12–18 ft.
• Sturgeon River: Trout on #16 dries & small spinners in riffles.
• Indian River: Smallmouth on jigs in seams; walleye on leeches 10–14 ft.
• Lake Bellaire: Bass drop-shot 6–12 ft; perch vertical jigging.
• Fletcher Pond: Bass on frogs in pads; crappie on mini-tubes.
• East/West Twin: Panfish on wax worms; bass on plastics.
• Crooked & McCormick: Walleye 15–22 ft; bass on swim-jigs.
• Burt & Mullett: Pike on spoons; smallmouth on drop-shots.
• Pickerel Lake: Panfish on jigs in 6–8 ft.
• Boardman River: Trout on dry-dropper in riffles.
🟫 Upper Peninsula
• Lake Gogebic: Walleye & perch on jigs 12–16 ft.
• Indian Lake: Pike & walleye on stickbaits along weedlines.
• Au Train & Portage: Trout & splake deep on spoons 40–60 ft.
• Lake Michigamme: Smallmouth on tubes & drop-shots near structure.
• Higgins Lake (UP): Trout on meat rigs off drop-off 80–100 ft.
• Lake of the Clouds: Brook trout on caddis dries.
• Menominee & Paint Rivers: Steelhead & walleye on beads & spawn bags.
🌊 Lake Michigan Shoreline
• Ludington: Kings 100–140 ft on meat rigs; steelhead 40–70 ft on orange spoons.
• Manistee: Coho/kings 120–170 ft on chrome spoons & flasher-fly combos.
• Frankfort/Onekama: Lake trout 160–180 ft on downriggers.
• Whitehall/Muskegon: Steelhead in top 50 ft; trout deeper than 120 ft.
• Pentwater/Arcadia: Salmon 70–100 ft on chartreuse spoons.
🔷 Traverse City → Mackinaw City
• Torch Lake: Lake trout 95–115 ft on flashers & spoons.
• Lake Charlevoix: Smallmouth on jerkbaits 12–18 ft.
• Glen Lake: Bass poppers at dusk; trout >100 ft on spoons.
• Lake Leelanau: Perch in 20–30 ft on minnows.
• Duck Lake: Bluegill under docks; bass on minnows.
🟪 Saginaw Bay & Rivers
• Main Bay: Walleye 20–30 ft on crawler harnesses (1.6–1.9 mph).
• Sparkplug/Callahan: Limits by 9 AM on chartreuse blades.
• Tittabawassee/Boardman Rivers: Smallmouth on tubes in seams.
🟧 Southwest Michigan
• Paw Paw Lake: Bass on frogs 6–10 ft; crappie on jigs.
• Gull/Austin Lakes: Trout & bass on spoons & topwaters.
• Corey/Diamond: Pike & walleye at dusk on divers.
🟨 US-131 Corridor
• Martiny Chain: Bass on spinnerbaits; panfish on worms.
• Townline/Lincoln Lakes: Walleye on harnesses in low light.
• Little Muskegon River: Smallmouth on plugs.
• Lake Regina/Clear Lake: Bass & panfish on rigs.
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 24, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~0–2%) — perfect neutral conditions.
• Feeding peaks:
• Major: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
• Minor: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM & 9:00 PM–10:00 PM 
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface: Inland lakes ~72–75°F 
• Thermocline: Sharp drop (~5–7°F) at ~12–18 ft — prime midday mid-water target zone.
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Increasing cloudiness and a thunderstorm likely this afternoon — ideal early bite before protection needed.
🎣 Gear, Live-Bait, & Best Practices
• Early minor (5–6 AM): Float-rigged live minnow for shallow structure—fresh is best.
• Midday major (12:30 PM): Carolina rig with live leech/minnow at thermocline depth—rotate bait every ~20 min to stay effective.
• Evening minor (9–10 PM): Slip-bobber with live leech around drop-offs for low-light feeding.
🐟 Salmon Update – Lake Michigan Salmon Hotspots
• Depth & temps: Salmon marking at 50–60 ft; water temp mid-column ~55°F, surface ~65°F 
• Trolling rigs:
• Speeds: 2.3–2.5 mph 
• Meat rigs and flasher-spoon combos set 30–60 ft back, running in the thermocline for best hookup chances. Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 23, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~2%)—solid fishing potential.
• Peak windows:
• Major: 11:54 AM–1:54 PM & –
• Minor: 4:06 AM–5:06 AM & 8:31 PM–9:31 PM 
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes are in the low 70s°F.
• Thermocline: A sharp 5–7°F drop at roughly 12–18 ft—ideal to fish on midday structure.
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Calm but expect scattered storms moving in this afternoon—plan for shelter. 
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live-Bait Techniques
• Early minor (4:06 AM): Float-rigged live minnow near shallow structure—prime dawn action.
• Midday major (11:54 AM): Live leech or minnow on Carolina rig fished right in the thermocline.
• Evening minor (8:31 PM): Slip-bobber with live leech around drop-offs—low light sweet spot.
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Depth sheet: Salmon are marking between 50–60 ft on Lake Michigan. Water temp off shore ~53°F; surface temps ~63–65°F.   
• Trolling rig setup:
• Speeds: 2.3–2.5 mph

• Setup: Meat rigs (cut bait or artificial meat), flasher-spoon combos, and spoons—target 35–60 ft down.
• Technique: Run flashers 30–50 ft back, keep spoons both above and below come-alongs to hit thermocline temperature sweet spots. Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 22, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~8%) – expect consistent, though moderate, bite potential.
• Solunar windows:
• Major: 11:10 AM–1:10 PM & 11:40 PM–1:40 AM
• Minor: 5:10 AM–6:10 AM & 7:10 PM–8:10 PM  
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes ~72°F; Lake Michigan nearshore likely low 70s 
• Thermocline: Expect a sharp 5–7°F drop at ~12–18 ft—prime midday zone for eager fish.
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
• Calm to light wind today fosters great clarity and structure visibility.
• Weather trend: Increasing shower and thunderstorm chances later this week; good to keep your shelter rig ready  
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live-Bait Techniques
1. Morning minor (5:10 AM): Free-floating minnow rig near shores—ideal before sunrise.
2. Midday major (11:10 AM): Fish the thermocline with live leech or minnow on a Carolina rig—depth is key.
3. Evening minor (7:10 PM): A slip-bobber setup with live bait near drop-offs will shine in low light.
4. Pro Tip: Bait rotation every 15–20 minutes keeps your live setup fresh & tempting.
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Frankfort & Ludington: Early Chinook showing near shore; trolling spoons and hoochies in 40–60 ft yielding fresh action.
• Manistee: Coho bite warming up closer to river mouths—bright spinners and cut-bait working.
• Whitehall: Steelhead still mixing in, but King Salmon are the star—float-fished eggs excellent near river confluences. Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 21, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~12%)—steady bite.
• Solunar windows:
• Major: 9:50 AM–11:50 AM & 10:30 PM–12:30 AM
• Minor: 3:50 AM–4:50 AM & 5:15 PM–6:15 PM
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: ~72 °F on inland lakes.
• Thermocline: Sharp drop (~5–7 °F) at 12–18 ft—prime midday zone.
🌬️ Wind & Current
• Wind: Light SSE at 3–6 mph—flat water in most bays.
• Current: Minimal; focus on windward shorelines.
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live-Bait Tips
• Morning major (9:50 AM): 4″ chartreuse curly-tail grub on 1/8-oz jig—work shallow flats.
• Midday minor (3:50 PM): Carolina rig with live minnow—target thermocline depths.
• Evening major (10:30 PM): Slip-bobber with live leech near drop-offs.
• Pro tip: Keep live bait in cool, oxygenated water—swap every 20 min for maximum action.
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Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 20, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: ~21% waning crescent – average bite potential.
• Peak bite windows:
• Major: 8:40–10:40 AM & 9:11–11:11 PM
• Minor: 1:10–2:10 AM & 5:21–6:21 PM  
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps in Upper-Northern MI lakes hover in the low 70s°F .
• Thermocline: pronounced stratification likely 10–20 ft down—cooler (mid‑40s to 50s°F), ideal for midday targeting .
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
• Today’s wind: Light northerly breeze ~4–11 mph, occasional gusts—conditions steady and fish-friendly  .
• Expect calm bays; deeper, cooler spots will fish best midday.
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live Bait Tips
1. Morning majors: rig a live waxworm or minnow under a float—natural action in shallow flats.
2. Midday: work deeper water with a live minnow rig on a drop-shot or Carolina rig—fish the cool thermocline zone.
3. Evening majors: use live leeches under a slip-bobber in bays and coves.
4. General pro tip: rotate live bait frequently and keep it lively—fresh and active beats stale every time.
Sweet setups:
• 6‑lb fluorocarbon leader, live minnow + split‑shot, mid‑depth fishing.
• Float suspension rigs with 4‑6″ interval to cover thermocline layers. Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Today’s Fishing Forecast – July 19, 2025
🌕 Moon & Solunar Highlights
• Moon phase: Third Quarter (~31–43%) – a typical “average” bite day .
• Peak feeding windows:
• Major: ~6:30 AM–8:30 AM & 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Minor: ~1:30 AM–2:30 AM & ~1:30 PM–2:30 PM 
• Overall solunar rating: Average day—solid chances early and late, so lean into those windows.
💧 Water Temperatures
• Surface temp (Grand Traverse Bay): ~71.1 °F (warmer earlier)  
• Surface temp (Traverse City): ~70.3 °F 
• Thermocline estimate: In summer, expect a sharp drop (~5°F) within 10–15 ft depth in stratified zones 
A general rule: fish deeper off-shore (12–20 ft) in mid-day, targeting cooler layers for active fish.
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
• Wind: Light NNW at ~4–5 mph 
• Lake conditions: Calm with small chop; smooth water—bays and shorelines should fish best.
🎣 Gear & Bait for Today
• Morning major window: Try a 3–4” curly-tail grub in chartreuse/white on a 1/8‑oz jig head—perfect near drop-offs.
• Afternoon minor shift: Switch to a slow‐rolled spinnerbait around docks—natural gold/white colors for bass.
• Evening major window: Switch to a 3/8‑oz crankbait in shad pattern, covering deep flats before sunset. Summary:
Expect good action during 6:30–8:30 AM and 7:00–9:00 PM. Calm wind and warm surface temps favor flats early and drop-offs midday. Opt for grub, spinnerbait, then crankbait as the day progresses.
Tight lines and baitman out #FishingCommunity
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🎯 Today’s Fishing Forecast – July 19, 2025
🌕 Moon & Solunar Highlights
• Moon phase: Third Quarter (~31–43%) – a typical “average” bite day .
• Peak feeding windows:
• Major: ~6:30 AM–8:30 AM & 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Minor: ~1:30 AM–2:30 AM & ~1:30 PM–2:30 PM 
• Overall solunar rating: Average day—solid chances early and late, so lean into those windows.
💧 Water Temperatures
• Surface temp (Grand Traverse Bay): ~71.1 °F (warmer earlier)  
• Surface temp (Traverse City): ~70.3 °F 
• Thermocline estimate: In summer, expect a sharp drop (~5°F) within 10–15 ft depth in stratified zones 
A general rule: fish deeper off-shore (12–20 ft) in mid-day, targeting cooler layers for active fish.
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
• Wind: Light NNW at ~4–5 mph 
• Lake conditions: Calm with small chop; smooth water—bays and shorelines should fish best.
🎣 Gear & Bait for Today
• Morning major window: Try a 3–4” curly-tail grub in chartreuse/white on a 1/8‑oz jig head—perfect near drop-offs.
• Afternoon minor shift: Switch to a slow‐rolled spinnerbait around docks—natural gold/white colors for bass.
• Evening major window: Switch to a 3/8‑oz crankbait in shad pattern, covering deep flats before sunset.
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Summary:
Expect good action during 6:30–8:30 AM and 7:00–9:00 PM. Calm wind and warm surface temps favor flats early and drop-offs midday. Opt for grub, spinnerbait, then crankbait as the day progresses.
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🎯 Today’s Fishing Forecast – July 19, 2025
🌕 Moon & Solunar Highlights
• Moon phase: Third Quarter (~31–43%) – a typical “average” bite day .
• Peak feeding windows:
• Major: ~6:30 AM–8:30 AM & 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Minor: ~1:30 AM–2:30 AM & ~1:30 PM–2:30 PM 
• Overall solunar rating: Average day—solid chances early and late, so lean into those windows.
💧 Water Temperatures
• Surface temp (Grand Traverse Bay): ~71.1 °F (warmer earlier)  
• Surface temp (Traverse City): ~70.3 °F 
• Thermocline estimate: In summer, expect a sharp drop (~5°F) within 10–15 ft depth in stratified zones 
A general rule: fish deeper off-shore (12–20 ft) in mid-day, targeting cooler layers for active fish.
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
• Wind: Light NNW at ~4–5 mph 
• Lake conditions: Calm with small chop; smooth water—bays and shorelines should fish best.
🎣 Gear & Bait for Today
• Morning major window: Try a 3–4” curly-tail grub in chartreuse/white on a 1/8‑oz jig head—perfect near drop-offs.
• Afternoon minor shift: Switch to a slow‐rolled spinnerbait around docks—natural gold/white colors for bass.
• Evening major window: Switch to a 3/8‑oz crankbait in shad pattern, covering deep flats before sunset.
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🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: New moon—highest activity potential.
• Feeding windows:
• Major: 1:15 PM–3:15 PM
• Minor: 6:00 AM–7:00 AM & 10:00 PM–11:00 PM
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes ~74 °F; Lake Michigan surface ~67 °F.
• Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 20–30 ft—prime evening mid-water targets.
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Steady SW breeze 8–12 mph; light chop. Clear skies early, chance of scattered afternoon showers.
🎣 Live-Bait & Best Practices
• Pre-dawn minor: Float rig with live minnow—swap bait every 15 min.
• Midday major: Carolina rig with live leech/minnow near thermocline depths.
• Evening minor: Slip-bobber + leech along drop-offs at dusk.
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Depth & Temps: Salmon marking ~55–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~67 °F.
• Trolling: 2.3 mph, meat rigs or flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back, run within thermal cline.
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🗓️ July 20–26, 2025
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⏱️ This Week in 60 Seconds
• Salmon & trout staging 100–150 ft offshore
• Walleye sliding into 15–25 ft weedlines at dawn/dusk
• Bass on topwater frogs & poppers first & last light
• Panfish biting under docks into the evening
• Trout streams alive with dry-dropper rigs through riffles
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🎯 Top 5 Bites in Michigan
1. Black Lake – Bass & perch on wax worms in 8–12 ft; bass topwater at dawn
2. Torch Lake – Lake trout 95–115 ft on flashers & spoons
3. Missaukee Lake – Tournament-hot bass in 8–12 ft on spinnerbaits
4. Houghton Lake – Walleye 12–18 ft on crawler harnesses at first light
5. Fletcher Pond & Duck Lake – Frog bites for bass; wax worms for bluegill
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🌦️ Weather & Hatch Forecast
• Air: 80–88°F • Water: Inland 72–77°F, Great Lakes 66–68°F
• Thermocline: 65–100 ft
• Hatches: Sulphurs, caddis, ants—trout & grayling on dries
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🏆 Tournaments & Events (July 20–26)
• Pilgrim Village Kid-Family Derby – July 20 @ Lake Mitchell, Cadillac
• Traverse City Trout Tournament – July 23 @ Boardman River (catch-photo-release)
• Houghton Lake Walleye Challenge – July 24 @ North State Ramp, Houghton Lake
• Saginaw Bay Catfish Classic – July 25 @ Quanicassee Harbor, Bay County
• Black Lake Bass Bonanza – July 26 @ Eaton’s Resort, Cheboygan County
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🔮 Next Week’s Tournaments & Events (July 27–Aug 2)
• Alpena Salmon Slam – July 28 @ Thunder Bay River, Alpena (6 AM start, 2 PM weigh-in)
• Grayling Salmon Festival Derby – July 29 @ Au Sable River (catch-photo-release)
• Big Rapids Bass Bash – July 30 @ Mecosta County Park (6 AM start, 1 PM weigh-in)
• Mackinac Steelhead Showdown – July 31–Aug 1 @ Straits of Mackinac (overnight event)
• Lake Charlevoix Walleye Classic – Aug 2 @ Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City (10 AM–2 PM weigh-in)
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📍 Regional Lake Reports & Tactics
🟦 Mid Michigan (Cadillac Chains)
• Houghton Lake: Walleye & pike on crawler harnesses 10–14 ft; bluegill under docks on wax worms.
• Lake Mitchell: Largemouth on frogs/creature baits in 6–12 ft timber.
• Lake St. Helen: Perch & crappie on wax worms 8–10 ft; bass topwater at dawn/dusk.
• Lake Missaukee: Bass on Ned rigs 8–15 ft; bluegill under docks.
• Lake Lancer: Crappie & perch on minnows over 8–12 ft weedlines.
• Pratt Lake: Slip-float minnows for crappie in 8–10 ft.
• Budd Lake: Pike on spinnerbaits early; walleye near deep breaks.
• Dodge Lake: Smallmouth on soft plastics around submerged rock.
• Lake Shamrock: Finesse plastics for bass in shaded bays.
• Five Lakes: Panfish on small jigs in 6–8 ft.
• Lake George: Crappie & bluegill in 8–12 ft on waxies.
• Crooked Lake: Bass on swim-jigs near structure.
• Billings Lake: Bass topwater in flats at dawn; switch to tubes mid-morning.
• Lake City Chain: Walleye on crawler harnesses 12–16 ft at dusk.
• Tomhannock Lake: Perch on minnows 10–14 ft; bullheads in muddy bays.
🟨 Northern Mid Michigan
• Otsego Lake: Walleye & pike trolling cranks in 12–18 ft.
• Sturgeon River: Trout on #16 dries & small spinners in riffles.
• Indian River: Smallmouth on jigs in seams; walleye on leeches 10–14 ft.
• Lake Bellaire: Bass drop-shot 6–12 ft; perch vertical jigging.
• Fletcher Pond: Bass on frogs in pads; crappie on mini-tubes.
• East/West Twin: Panfish on wax worms; bass on plastics.
• Crooked & McCormick: Walleye 15–22 ft; bass on swim-jigs.
• Burt & Mullett: Pike on spoons; smallmouth on drop-shots.
• Pickerel Lake: Panfish on jigs in 6–8 ft.
• Boardman River: Trout on dry-dropper in riffles.
🟫 Upper Peninsula
• Lake Gogebic: Walleye & perch on jigs 12–16 ft.
• Indian Lake: Pike & walleye on stickbaits along weedlines.
• Au Train & Portage: Trout & splake deep on spoons 40–60 ft.
• Lake Michigamme: Smallmouth on tubes & drop-shots near structure.
• Higgins Lake (UP): Trout on meat rigs off drop-off 80–100 ft.
• Lake of the Clouds: Brook trout on caddis dries.
• Menominee & Paint Rivers: Steelhead & walleye on beads & spawn bags.
🌊 Lake Michigan Shoreline
• Ludington: Kings 100–140 ft on meat rigs; steelhead 40–70 ft on orange spoons.
• Manistee: Coho/kings 120–170 ft on chrome spoons & flasher-fly combos.
• Frankfort/Onekama: Lake trout 160–180 ft on downriggers.
• Whitehall/Muskegon: Steelhead in top 50 ft; trout deeper than 120 ft.
• Pentwater/Arcadia: Salmon 70–100 ft on chartreuse spoons.
🔷 Traverse City → Mackinaw City
• Torch Lake: Lake trout 95–115 ft on flashers & spoons.
• Lake Charlevoix: Smallmouth on jerkbaits 12–18 ft.
• Glen Lake: Bass poppers at dusk; trout >100 ft on spoons.
• Lake Leelanau: Perch in 20–30 ft on minnows.
• Duck Lake: Bluegill under docks; bass on minnows.
🟪 Saginaw Bay & Rivers
• Main Bay: Walleye 20–30 ft on crawler harnesses (1.6–1.9 mph).
• Sparkplug/Callahan: Limits by 9 AM on chartreuse blades.
• Tittabawassee/Boardman Rivers: Smallmouth on tubes in seams.
🟧 Southwest Michigan
• Paw Paw Lake: Bass on frogs 6–10 ft; crappie on jigs.
• Gull/Austin Lakes: Trout & bass on spoons & topwaters.
• Corey/Diamond: Pike & walleye at dusk on divers.
🟨 US-131 Corridor
• Martiny Chain: Bass on spinnerbaits; panfish on worms.
• Townline/Lincoln Lakes: Walleye on harnesses in low light.
• Little Muskegon River: Smallmouth on plugs.
• Lake Regina/Clear Lake: Bass & panfish on rigs.
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~0–2%) — perfect neutral conditions.
• Feeding peaks:
• Major: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
• Minor: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM & 9:00 PM–10:00 PM 
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface: Inland lakes ~72–75°F 
• Thermocline: Sharp drop (~5–7°F) at ~12–18 ft — prime midday mid-water target zone.
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Increasing cloudiness and a thunderstorm likely this afternoon — ideal early bite before protection needed.
🎣 Gear, Live-Bait, & Best Practices
• Early minor (5–6 AM): Float-rigged live minnow for shallow structure—fresh is best.
• Midday major (12:30 PM): Carolina rig with live leech/minnow at thermocline depth—rotate bait every ~20 min to stay effective.
• Evening minor (9–10 PM): Slip-bobber with live leech around drop-offs for low-light feeding.
🐟 Salmon Update – Lake Michigan Salmon Hotspots
• Depth & temps: Salmon marking at 50–60 ft; water temp mid-column ~55°F, surface ~65°F 
• Trolling rigs:
• Speeds: 2.3–2.5 mph 
• Meat rigs and flasher-spoon combos set 30–60 ft back, running in the thermocline for best hookup chances. Tight lines and Baitman out
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🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~2%)—solid fishing potential.
• Peak windows:
• Major: 11:54 AM–1:54 PM & –
• Minor: 4:06 AM–5:06 AM & 8:31 PM–9:31 PM 
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes are in the low 70s°F.
• Thermocline: A sharp 5–7°F drop at roughly 12–18 ft—ideal to fish on midday structure.
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
• Calm but expect scattered storms moving in this afternoon—plan for shelter. 
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live-Bait Techniques
• Early minor (4:06 AM): Float-rigged live minnow near shallow structure—prime dawn action.
• Midday major (11:54 AM): Live leech or minnow on Carolina rig fished right in the thermocline.
• Evening minor (8:31 PM): Slip-bobber with live leech around drop-offs—low light sweet spot.
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Depth sheet: Salmon are marking between 50–60 ft on Lake Michigan. Water temp off shore ~53°F; surface temps ~63–65°F.   
• Trolling rig setup:
• Speeds: 2.3–2.5 mph

• Setup: Meat rigs (cut bait or artificial meat), flasher-spoon combos, and spoons—target 35–60 ft down.
• Technique: Run flashers 30–50 ft back, keep spoons both above and below come-alongs to hit thermocline temperature sweet spots. Tight lines and Baitman out
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 22, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
• Moon: Waning crescent (~8%) – expect consistent, though moderate, bite potential.
• Solunar windows:
• Major: 11:10 AM–1:10 PM & 11:40 PM–1:40 AM
• Minor: 5:10 AM–6:10 AM & 7:10 PM–8:10 PM  
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
• Surface temps: Inland lakes ~72°F; Lake Michigan nearshore likely low 70s 
• Thermocline: Expect a sharp 5–7°F drop at ~12–18 ft—prime midday zone for eager fish.
🌬️ Wind & Current Insights
• Calm to light wind today fosters great clarity and structure visibility.
• Weather trend: Increasing shower and thunderstorm chances later this week; good to keep your shelter rig ready  
🎣 Gear, Bait & Live-Bait Techniques
1. Morning minor (5:10 AM): Free-floating minnow rig near shores—ideal before sunrise.
2. Midday major (11:10 AM): Fish the thermocline with live leech or minnow on a Carolina rig—depth is key.
3. Evening minor (7:10 PM): A slip-bobber setup with live bait near drop-offs will shine in low light.
4. Pro Tip: Bait rotation every 15–20 minutes keeps your live setup fresh & tempting.
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall)
• Frankfort & Ludington: Early Chinook showing near shore; trolling spoons and hoochies in 40–60 ft yielding fresh action.
• Manistee: Coho bite warming up closer to river mouths—bright spinners and cut-bait working.
• Whitehall: Steelhead still mixing in, but King Salmon are the star—float-fished eggs excellent near river confluences. Tight lines and Baitman out
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