IRON MOUNTAIN — Anglers are reminded that the last day of Wisconsin’s 2024 general inland trout season is Tuesday.

After Oct. 15, anglers will no longer be allowed to fish inland streams, springs and spring-fed ponds for trout or salmon. Trout and salmon can still be harvested from most inland lakes or ponds, though there are some exceptions. The 2024-2025 Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations has the details.

Michigan’s inland trout season ended Sept. 30.

This week, some pink and Chinook salmon were observed below the dams on the Peshtigo and Menominee rivers. Water levels were very low, with little current in those areas, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said.

A few perch and the occasional northern pike were caught on the lower Peshtigo River.

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking preliminary public input on proposed modifications to the state’s deer management unit boundaries. One proposal involves the Northern Forest Zone, where deer management unit boundaries might be based on habitat type rather than county borders.

More information is available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/deermanagement.

The public input period will run through Oct. 20.

The Michigan DNR reported this Upper Peninsula activity:

Little Bay de Noc: Anglers fishing for perch reported fair fishing. Some perch were caught south of Gladstone, across from the Kipling Launch, as well as near the Escanaba River. Walleye anglers reported an increase in the number of bites and size when jigging or trolling. Anglers were targeting the mouth of the Escanaba River and areas south of the Ford River. Anglers targeting coho salmon had mixed results. Some anglers were still having luck fishing near the mouth of the river, trolling or casting spoons or crank baits. Anglers fishing further up the river reported more fish than last week and that more coho salmon had entered the river. Smallmouth bass anglers reported good fishing.

Manistique: Fishing pressure on the lake was low. Anglers fishing the river were targeting Chinook and pink salmon. Anglers targeting Chinook salmon had success when drifting skein near the paper mill. Some anglers were also trolling the river with crank baits and caught both Chinook salmon and northern pike. Anglers fishing for pink salmon were catching them by the “flumes” and lumber yard.

Keweenaw Bay/Huron Bay: Poor weather conditions kept most boat anglers off the water. Those who were able to make it out were successful in catching lake trout while trolling. Shore anglers had varied success on brown trout and coho salmon while casting spoons and fishing with spawn.

Black River Harbor: The harbor saw very low fishing efforts over the past week. Strong winds greatly limited lake access for anglers. On fair-weather days, catches consisted of lake trout in low numbers.

Big Traverse Bay/South Portage Entry Canal: Most fishing in the last week was from piers and docks, with some anglers able to find a quiet few hours to get out on Lake Superior. Boat anglers found lake trout and brown trout while trolling. Most fish were caught in waters above 100 feet of depth.