Kenosha, Wisconsin is known for its excellent salmon and trout fishing. Out of Kenosha, anglers have lots of shore fishing options to go along with a nice charter fleet and of course Pike Creek. Take a look below to learn more about the fishing in this area.
Lake Michigan out of Kenosha, WI
Kenosha is a popular port for fishing. You will find many fishing charters that operate out of Kenosha. Anglers catch chinook salmon, coho salmon, brown trout, steelhead and lake trout in the Lake Michigan waters out of Kenosha. In the fall, big numbers of salmon and trout will move into the harbor and then up Pike Creek to spawn. There are several spots to fish from shore here and some anglers will ice fish in the harbor for brown trout and steelhead all winter long.
Pike Creek
Pike Creek gets a good run of salmon and trout in the spring and fall every year, however, it doesn’t compare to a typical year on the Root River in nearby Racine. The biggest problem with Pike Creek is accessibility. There are plenty of good fishing spots along this stream, but getting access to the water is difficult. Anglers usually fish the mouth of Pike Creek from shore or in a boat out on Lake Michigan or inland at Petrifying Springs Park.
Spring Runs
In the spring, anglers target steelhead mostly, but some brown trout can be caught too.
Fall Runs
In the fall, anglers catch big chinook salmon to go along with coho salmon, steelhead and brown trout.