Chippewa County :
St. Mary's River
Sault Ste. Marie, Mi. and Ontario. Atlantic Salmon. Steelhead. Chinook.
Pink Salmon. As the drain plug for Lake Superior the St. Mary's River, which
seperates the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula from Ontario carries a
tremendous amount of water south for 68 miles to Lake Huron. It ranks 8th
among American rivers for rate of flow. One of the most diverse fisheries
in North America the St. Mary's is home to 80 species of fish, at least
of which 44 spawn here. This incredible body of water is world renowned
for the Atlantic Salmon fishery in the Rapids. The rapids stretch across
much of the river below the International Bridge and have become very popular
with steelhead and salmon fishermen. Steelhead enter the rapids first, showing
up from Lake Huron in early to mid-May.The run peaks around Memorial Day
and then continues until mid-June. Atlantics show up in the Rapids in early
May and this fishing continues until mid-June also. In the fall Pinks and
Chinooks hit t! he rapids until mid-October. If fishing the Rapids use the
buddy system. Don't do it alone and have a wading staff. Its best to get
a guide for the first time at least. Of couse the fishing in the river downstream
from the rapids is also excellent trolling from a boat. Lodging. Several
Motels in area. River Cove Condo's (906-632-7075) Guides Karl Vogel (705-649-3313)
Ray Ebert (705-254-4110) Canadian side. River Trolling. Al Tipton at River
Cove Condo's.(906-632-7075).
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