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