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12/07/2025

05/19/2025

5/19/2025 SAGINAW BAY FISHING REPORT

Walleye are starting to show up in lower Saginaw Bay. Good fishing was found early last week in the southeast corner of the bay between the Coreyon Reef and Sunset Bay marina in 12-15 feet of water.

After the "Big" thunderstorms moved through on Thursday evening, fishing became a bit scattered, but Walleye were again found on the eastern edge of the slot between Sunset Bay Marina and Fish Point. We also landed a few very nice Northern Pike.

Hot crawler harness colors were Wonder Breads and what I call "Miss America" (red/white/blue) blades.

We are open for the season and would love to take you for a Saginaw Bay fishing adventure! Give us a call at (810) 513-6073 to make your reservation today!

Wishing you tight lines and great times on Saginaw Bay,

Captain Karl Burnside

We offer sport fishing charters by reservation out of our home port of Sebewaing Harbor Marina, and

07/26/2024

Walleye fishing is sporadic on the east side of Saginaw Bay. Some fish can be found in the upper slot by Sand Point off Wildfowl Bay in 12-16 feet of water. Water temp on bottom was measured at 76 degrees. Fish were su...

07/26/2024

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01/10/2024

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06/01/2023

Walleye fishing has been excellent for the past 3 weeks on Saginaw Bay with limit catches on 5 trips. We have had success in the Slot in 16-18 feet of water from Fish Point to Middle Grounds Island. Crawler harness hot ...

01/05/2023

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12/19/2022

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08/27/2022

Our August 27, 2022 fishing report can be found on our YouTube channel at this link:

Capt. Karl BurnsideFishing on "Little Lady"www.thumbsupcharter.com Call 810-513-6073WILD 4 WALLEYE!Walleye Charter Fishing Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron

07/19/2022

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07/19/2022

Walleye fishing is still doing well on Saginaw Bay.

Our latest fishing report can be found on YouTube at the below link:

06/28/2022

June 26, 2022 Saginaw Bay Walleye Fishing Report

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