This is the prime time to go ice fishing on Saginaw Bay. The ice is usually safe by mid-January, just expect that there will be a lot of people on it. Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Lake Trout are all possible catches.

Hard-water fishing is still going strong so, whenever the day is clear and the cold is bearable, grab your ice fishing gear and head out. Your persistence will be rewarded with some delicious Walleye and Yellow Perch.

At the beginning of the month, ice fishing might still be good, but be extra careful of dangerously thin ice. As the days become warmer, take a breather and prepare for top-notch spring fishing.

In April, Walleye prepare for spawning, so they'll be traveling up the Saginaw River as the staging season starts. The bite can be very good this time of year because Wallies are hungry, and the mouth of the river is a great place to target them.

There are more and more fish in Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron with each passing day. This is when you'll find the first Chinook and Coho Salmon in the lake. Trout action is getting good, and Walleye are coming back from spawning and they're hungry.

The high fishing season begins! Bay City fishing charters get busy in June because there's so much to target on all three watersheds. Big Walleye, plenty of Yellow Perch close to shore, Salmon, Trout, and Northern Pike are all there for the taking.

Salmon fishing is at its best in July and August. You can find some big Chinook out there and Coho and Pink Salmon are going strong as well. Lake Trout and Walleye are always an option, as are Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

Fishing is off the hook! If you can choose one month to visit Bay City, August is probably your best choice. The weather is fair, the fish are biting, and summer in the city is always fun. Salmon, Walleye, Pike, Bass – all the game fish are attacking with wild abandon.

Chinook, Coho, and Pink Salmon are slowly but surely leaving the bay and the lake, and this is your last chance to go after them. Rainbow and Lake Trout are still out there, and Walleye and Perch offer a lot of excitement to anglers of all levels.

It's getting colder on the water and rainy in Bay City, but that doesn't mean that the fun has to stop. Walleye are still active and voracious, Lakers and 'Bows follow close behind, and there's good Pike and Perch to catch as well.

While you can still get good numbers of Walleye, Perch, and Trout, you'll need the weather to work in your favor, which won't always be the case in November. Make sure you bundle up and be extra careful if you decide to hit the water.

Winter is coming, but the ice on Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron usually isn't strong enough for ice fishing in December. Take this time to recharge, enjoy the holidays, and get ready for another season of fantastic ice fishing in the upcoming months.