Which Lk Michigan port to fish for salmon, with camping?

[evntam]

I need help.

Usually, we trip out to Bailey's Harbor in late July, use a campground, and fish from there. This year, its all different. My wife will have a seminar in Milwaukee, and we'll head out fishing after that. Today, I got a marina in Milwaukee to agree to house my camper and boat for two days.

HERE'S WHERE I NEED HELP.

My wife's seminar is July 11-12. From there, I'll head North, but to which port? Port Washington, Algoma, Kewaunee, TR/Manitowoc?

Does anyone know of a good port to fish out of 7/13 - 7-17, with a good campground nearby?

Thanks in advance for the reply.

[Havin' Fun]

Kewaunee and Algoma both have camping. I would suggest Kewaunee if it's tenting and Algoma if it's a truck topper.

Both facilities are good. I really like the Algoma one as you can pull your boat right on next to your site, and I like the Kewaunee one as it's grassy, right next to the fish cleaning station/boat launch(but not too close).

Both are within walking distance of restaurants and bars.

If you need tips for fishing, let me know!

[evntam]

Hammer em':

Thanks for the reply. I got a reservation for my pickup camper at Big Lake Campground - a mile South of Algoma.

Now I have to find a way to figure out the salmon fishing over there. It seems the lures are so much different than what we use here.

Do you know if there's a tackle shop in Algoma?

Ev

[Valv]

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Do you know if there's a tackle shop in Algoma?

Ev

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Yes, there are 2 of them, and you are very welcome to check out also the hardware store.......let me know what's your impression

Anyway great choice, if you cannot get anybody to help you with lures, ask the stores they will help you a lot.

I did stay at Captain K, and Roger (the owner) really helped us a lot getting the right presentation and what to use. After the first day of failure we started getting VERY good results....I can't wait to go back.

[Havin' Fun]

Evn,

Here is a general list of what I use out there, and over the past few years it's been pretty productive.

Somewhat similar to lake Superior.

Flashers-

Generally hotspots have been my best. Green/glow is fantastic. Also white prism has produced pretty well. The standard silver is ok as is chartruse and orange. I know others will use a variety, but these are my standby's.

Lures-

Flies-I generally tie my own flies. I prefer green, green/gold, aqua, and white/green. As you can see, there is a pattern here. If you tie your own, use the best hooks you can afford.

Spoons- spoons are by far my top producer day in and day out. However I do something a little different than most. I run a flasher/spoon combo. Works awesome!!

Spoon brand doesn't really make much difference. Color however is VERY important. I would purchase a variety of colors, but predomanentely in blue, purple, red and some green for kings and orange for the steelhead. Also, if your not catching fish, adjust your leader lengths. I prefer 24-36" leaders.

Blue/glow white has been a top producer during low light periods as has a modified purple/black with glow lattice. During the day though, greens, purples, reds ect. work well.

I will also on occassion run J-plugs. Haven't had great success with these but I don't have a lot of experience with them either. They do however catch big fish!

Riggers are good, dipsy's are good, planners will catch fish, but generally not in close this time of the year(unless on lead core) lead core is good ect. You get the idea. I usually fish alone and run downriggers and maybe one dipsy until it tangles my lines.

2 more pieces of advice slightly different than Superior. Trolling speed is VERY important. I generally run 2.3-3.0 mph. 2.7 is generally the best but vary it up. Secondly, put on some good fishing line and check your drag before you head out. A 20# king will eat you up if your not ready!!

Algoma hardware is a pretty good place. I generally shop in Appleton, at Fleet Farm or Gander.

Good luck out there. I probably will be around quite a bit in July, and if you want a partner or would just like to meet up an afternoon and fish seperately and share stories, I wouldn't mind fishing Algoma.

Ryan

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[Valv]

Awesome reply Hammer em', I agree with all the colors, thats' what we got suggested, we used, and produced last year.

[evntam]

Hammer em'

Great post - thanks

We'll be pulling into Algoma some time in the evening of July 12, staying at the Big Lake campground.

[Tom Linderholm]

Evntam, give me a call when you arrive and maybe we can hit the pizza bowl for some updates for you.

[evntam]

Cheffrey:

Thanks for the number. I was going to post one today, asking for just that.

Just got back from a couple windy days off Sand Island. Had a great time on the water for the 4 windy hours we spent on the lake.

I'll contact you in a week.

Thanks

Ev