Honor thy Fish In Benzie
The word spreads fast, Salmon action has started in the rivers of Benzie. Tim and Liz, a couple of local kids, were among the first at the dam to try and catch a Salmon. The Platte River State Fish Hatchery on US31 just outside of town is Michigan’s primary salmon hatchery, they raise coho and Chinook salmon to be restocked in Michigan’s lakes. Each year these salmon make their way up stream, back to their birth place, right here near Honor.
Benzie County's Platte and Betsie River are some of the top trout streams in the State, but don't take my word for it, read about it from expert Dave Richey Outdoors. He says that the Platte River is among the finest in the nation. This husband and wife fishing team cast their lines for salmon as the first small run headed up stream. They reported "The fishing was very good"! You betcha...
Success as usual, Russ caught this nice 32 inch female Coho and she is full of eggs. He will be using the eggs to make more fresh homemade spawn sacks for his next fishing trip to Benzie. Between now and November, Russ will attempt to fill his freezer with Salmon and then followed by Steelhead. The bounty should last him until next spring.
So if river fishing is your game, try it here in Benzie. Need help from a fishing guide? Recently honored Mark Rinckey is legendary, he hikes people in to very remote and scenic locations. He is a traditional walk-in guide to northwest Lower Michigan’s best river hot spots and many of his clients like to stay at our Motel during their Salmon and Steelhead fishing expeditions.
Although it is our wish, we can't guarantee that you'll catch any fish, but clean and comfortable rooms close to the action is our attraction!
So, FISH ON my friends, try it here in Benzie, come take advantage of this Salmon and Steelhead fishing frenzy!
