Betsie River Tradition: Eating Fresh Salmon Eggs Every autumn in Northern Michigan, the Betsie River comes alive with the annual salmon run. Anglers line the banks, eager for the challenge—and the reward—of wild king and coho salmon. But catching these fish is only part of the experience. Among many families and fishing friends, a unique tradition is celebrated: eating fresh salmon eggs, right there on the riverbank. It starts with that moment—lifting a fresh salmon from the water, its silver si

Bait Man here with your weekend fishing update. The photo today is Todd from Buc’s with a beautiful steelhead out of the Betsie River, caught yesterday on a Hot n Tot. That fish is proof that the fall steelhead run is just beginning across Northern Michigan. A few anglers made it out between the rain showers yesterday and did well on perch in Charlevoix, catching fish from nine to twelve inches. Torch Lake continues to produce steady perch and even a few Atlantic salmon. Big Glen, Lake Leelanau,

I loved this unique experience in Red River Gorge at Gorge Underground Kayaking They offer kayaking tours, boat tours, and even stand up paddleboard tours. The tours vary from 1hr-1.5hrs long The mine stays at about 52 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. We went in the summer and it was so nice to get out of the heat! They do offer tandem kayaks Make sure to book your tour in advance online- they do fill up fast on the weekends and during peak season. • • • #redrivergorge #rrg #gorgeunderground #h