![]() Both ends of the spectrum make sense based on my own experience and the limited science-based literature available on the subject. ![]() Some people report regularly eating and enjoying freshwater drum, and others report trying it once and never again due to a bad experience. Sometimes.Ī quick Internet search reveals a lot of conflicting information on the merits of drum as table fare. Although some anglers have caught on the sporting qualities of this unique native fish, very few are aware that freshwater drum can make a surprisingly good meal. Joseph and Grand, drowned rivermouth lakes like Muskegon Lake and Lake Macatawa, and any pier along the coast of Lake Michigan can be very productive for fish ranging from 2 to over 12 pounds. The lower section of large rivers like the St. sheephead) provides a nice way to fill the weeks before salmon start congregating near river mouths for their annual spawning run.ĭrum activity peaks in early summer in west Michigan. Rivers and streams have yet to settle into summer lows that are ideal for wading or bank fishing in the predictable spots fish congregate in low water. Inland lakes have settled into summer patterns after post-spawn fishing for bass, walleye, pike, and panfish. ![]() ![]() Late June and early July can be a slow time on the calendar for Michigan anglers. ![]()
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