Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Stocked by the Michigan DNR in Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and the St. Marys River, Atlantic salmon offer a unique Great Lakes fishery. The St. Marys River rapids at Sault Ste. Marie is the premier destination.

Seasonal Activity

Jan

Good

Feb

Good

Mar

Good

Apr

Good

May

Prime

Jun

Prime

Jul

Prime

Aug

Good

Sep

Good

Oct

Good

Nov

Good

Dec

Good

Best Techniques

fly fishing St. Marys rapids
trolling spoons
drifting flies
casting spinners

Top Baits

streamers
nymphs
spoons
small spinners
spawn

Michigan state record: 33 lbs 11 oz, Torch Lake (Antrim Co.), 1981