The weekly fishing report for the Western Upper Peninsula:

• Ontonagon River: Angling efforts on the river were low over the past week. Recent rain showers left the river water very dirty. Walleye were caught in low numbers by those fishing with natural baits.

• Ontonagon/Silver City/Union Bay: Over the past week, Ontonagon experienced low fishing effort, primarily due to frequent harsh weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. Angling effort from Union Bay and Silver City was also low. Recent reports included fair numbers of lake trout, along with occasional catches of coho salmon and Chinook salmon.

• Black River Harbor: Angling efforts from the harbor were low over the past week. Inclement weather, including heavy rain and strong winds, frequently made conditions too poor for reasonable fishing activity. Recent reported catches were mixed bags, consisting primarily of lake trout in fair numbers. Catches also included coho salmon and Chinook salmon on fewer occasions.

• Keweenaw Bay/ Huron Bay: The bays saw little fishing pressure due to weather. Those anglers who were able to get out only saw little success, reporting a few lake trout and fewer salmon throughout the week.

• Traverse Bay/Portage Entry: There were few reports from these ports due to wind and weather. The handful of anglers who did fish reported fair lake trout catches, as well as a few coho salmon being caught. Anglers targeting water depths of 25 to 50 feet saw the most success when fishing for salmon.

Fishing tip: Water clarity

Keep an eye on water clarity after rough weather. Stirred-up, muddy water can make fishing tough, especially for sight-feeding species like steelhead or Chinook salmon. When visibility is low, switch to brightly colored or noisy lures (like chartreuse or orange spoons with rattles) to help fish locate your presentation.