Port Washington Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters
Port Washington Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters
Best Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters in Port Washington
Best Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters in Port Washington
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Chinook Salmon Fishing in Port Washington
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Port Washington
(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Of all the Lake Michigan angling opportunities out there, Port Washington Salmon fishing is some of the most rewarding. If you decide to go after these fierce fighters, Port Washington is the place to be.
When to Target Salmon
The highly sought after Chinook ‘King’ Salmon can be caught anytime from April through October. Chinooks are the most dominant fish in the lake from mid-June all the way through early September. In spring, they can be caught close to shore and move forward as the season progresses.
The best months for Coho ‘Silver’ Salmon are April and early May. Their reddest flesh is as tasty as it could possibly be, even though the fish are smaller this time of year. If you are after bigger Cohos, catch them in the late fall when they come to spawn. Be careful though - they exert all the energy into the spawning and don’t taste that good.
How to Target Salmon
Rest assured that Silver Salmon will put up a tremendous alligator-like fight. They will jump and do death rolls at the sound of your excitement. Head out to where they tend to hang out - in warmer and more hospitable waters that hold more baitfish.
It’s up to you whether you want to use lighter gear to land your Coho. Troll crankbaits with planer boards. Vary your trolling patterns: try a gradual S-turn, imitating Salmon’s prey and covering more ground, or just run a straight line.
Kings, on the other hand, will tolerate both warm and cold water. Chinook Salmon are often called ‘eating machines’, so they also respond well to bait.
King Salmon are lazy, even though they are powerful swimmers. Also, they can be boat shy, so it’s better to go for low-light strategies.You'll often find the fish bite best on a cloudy day, so don't let bad weather put you off getting out on the water. Trolling for Kings is the most common method.
Port Washington Fishing Calendar
The high season for King Salmon fishing in Port Washington begins in mid-June and slows down by early September. The Coho season reaches its peak in April and early May. Even though each season is different, it’s not common to encounter a hot bite in late fall. Lake Michigan’s Salmon can be caught through the ice during the winter months.
Port Washington Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons
Port Washington Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Chinook Salmon fishing in Port Washington varies moderately throughout the year. High season is July to October. Low season is January to April and November to December. There is no closed season.
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