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A friend and I fished the Saginaw River on Saturday, the 29th, and can confirm that the eyes are in but running small. We caught plenty of fish but only one keeper. A good number of boats fished in front of Hooter's and also in front of Wicks Park. We saw quite of few fish boated but not many were 15" or greater keepers. Winds variable in the 20 to 30 MPH range made boat control difficult. Water temps on my graph measured about 38 degrees F and the water was it's usual very stained.
In talking to locals that had fished on Saturday, in the rain and snow, they did better then those of us that fished on Sunday. The general feeling of the locals that I talked to seemed to be that the best is about to happen any day now. The water temps are just about perfect for the larger fish to come into the river to feed. I hope to get in a few more outings up there. If you go be sure to dress very warmly especially if these winds keep up.
Jim
In talking to locals that had fished on Saturday, in the rain and snow, they did better then those of us that fished on Sunday. The general feeling of the locals that I talked to seemed to be that the best is about to happen any day now. The water temps are just about perfect for the larger fish to come into the river to feed. I hope to get in a few more outings up there. If you go be sure to dress very warmly especially if these winds keep up.
Jim