While Thunder Bay is known for its trout, being referred to as the Brown Trout Capital of the state, Michigan walleye fishing can also be productive here. In fact, the population has boomed here so significantly in recent years that the increase in catches of walleye have people referring to it as the next Saginaw Bay. In the past, this was mainly a nighttime fishery, producing results for walleye only after nightfall. However, in recent seasons, the daytime opportunities have begun to open up, with anglers catching walleye in daylight all the time. You’ll do well if you locate sparse weedbeds that are scattered throughout the bay and target them.
Last on the list of the four best Michigan walleye fishing locations that come to mind is the Bays De Noc, where although the population of walleye seems to be suffering slightly compared to past results in the area, the getting is still good, and tagging studies have proved that there are still huge numbers of adult walleye available in the area, meaning that spawning will be taking place and numbers will remain consistent. Here, you’ll want to start your excursion on the river mouths at the north end of the bay, where walleye rest and recuperate after spawning. When the spring season opens in mid May and through the end of June, you should also target the reefs, rocks, and additional structures off the Rapid, Tacoosh, Days, and Whitefish rivers for best results.
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