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Little Bay De Noc
"There's this perception that the walleye and perch fishing on Little Bay de Noc isn't as good as good as it use to be," Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit fisheries supervisor Mike Herman said. "Our data doesn't seem to substantiate that."

Herman said studies indicate there are close to 500,000 adult walleyes in Little Bay de Noc alone. That's pretty good odds!

A prime opening-day spot to start the season is off the river mouths in the northern portion of the bay. Walleyes collect near the Rapid, Days, Whitefish and Tacoosh rivers, and the rocky habitat and structure holds them for several weeks.

Walleyes may be caught all summer long off Stonington, near Portage Point and off the ore docks at the mouth of the Escanaba River. Trolling, jigging or live-bait rigging are productive methods for taking walleyes on Little Bay de Noc. Most walleyes average 2 or 3 pounds, but fish topping 9 pounds are common.

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Green Bay
Many of the walleyes that spawn in Little Bay de Noc and its tributaries spend the summer in the wide-open expanses of Green Bay. The bay is loaded with alewives and other baitfish and the walleyes grow fat on an unlimited food supply. Walleyes from the Menominee River and points beyond add to the population.

Fisheries biologist Mike Herman said he has no doubts that schools of midsummer walleyes may be found around the reefs near Cedar River.

"If you fished for them, I think you could find them," Herman said. "The trouble -- or opportunity if you will -- is that no one does. Green Bay is basically an untapped fishery from the Ford River all the way to Menominee."