Coldwater Expeditions

Coldwater Expeditions Houghton/Baraga County Fishing Service
Offering a diverse range of fishing opportunities on the rivers and the ice.

species include:
lake trout
Burbot
Salmon
Trout/steelhead
whitefish
give us a call today and let us take you on our next expedition!

King, Steelhead, PinkAn early season trifecta. Tough fishing, had to really put in the work for this one
09/05/2026

King, Steelhead, Pink
An early season trifecta.

Tough fishing, had to really put in the work for this one

06/28/2026

This weekend was truly one I’ll never forget.

I’ve been an avid fisherman for most of my life, and my favorite fish have always been the salmonids.

Over the years, I’ve fly fished, float fished and done a lot of trolling. I’ve been fortunate enough to catch many incredible species throughout the Great Lakes and connecting waters. But one fish remained elusive above all the others: the Atlantic salmon.

On Friday, we set out to chase a dream and test the odds. In just two days, we fished three Great Lakes!

Starting our our adventure on Lake Huron, making our way to Lake Michigan, and finishing in new waters on Lake Superior.

After years of learning, exploring, and pursuing every salmonid species that calls the Great Lakes home, I finally completed the journey. ❤️

This video is more than a collection of fish photos. It’s a walk through years of memories, adventures, friendships, early mornings, long drives, successes, failures, and hard lessons learned along the way.

Thank you to my amazing wife, Kaitlyn. None of these adventures would be possible without your love, support, and encouragement. ❤️

I hope you all enjoy this trip down memory lane as much as I enjoyed living it.

My good friend Justin said it best when he said, “we’ve caught more BIG fish than most people catch total fish in their lifetime”. I feel so blessed, honored, and humbled by the beauty each of these species brings and the adventure we had trying to catch them.

It’s official! Caught every Salmonid species in the Great Lakes!
06/28/2026

It’s official!

Caught every Salmonid species in the Great Lakes!

20lb King on Lake Superior. Had a blast fishing with a friend. Summers are for enjoyment. We don’t currently guide in th...
06/07/2026

20lb King on Lake Superior.
Had a blast fishing with a friend.

Summers are for enjoyment.
We don’t currently guide in the big water.

Nothing like Slammin Salmon! 🎣
05/22/2026

Nothing like Slammin Salmon! 🎣

Can’t beat fresh silver, deep red fillets, and tons of smelt!
05/14/2026

Can’t beat fresh silver, deep red fillets, and tons of smelt!

Been a good few days of fishing with friends. Silver fish have been biting great 😊 and smelt fishing has been 🔥
05/09/2026

Been a good few days of fishing with friends. Silver fish have been biting great 😊 and smelt fishing has been 🔥

Not a soul on the rivers. Glad nobody told the smelt it’s too early 😉
04/30/2026

Not a soul on the rivers.
Glad nobody told the smelt it’s too early 😉

Early Spring Muddy water is 38-40°Clean water is 32-36°Clean water is 30-50’ deepRiver outlet is dirty muddy water Wher...
04/26/2026

Early Spring
Muddy water is 38-40°
Clean water is 32-36°
Clean water is 30-50’ deep

River outlet is dirty muddy water

Where you fishing?

A. 6-10’ shoreline
B. Inside the mudline
C. Half in half out following the mudline
D. Outside the line or out deep

What you using?
A. Stick baits
B. Small spoons

You know what time it is!! Steelhead, heavy drags and beads galore! 🎣 Book your next steelhead trip while they are open.
04/08/2026

You know what time it is!! Steelhead, heavy drags and beads galore!
🎣
Book your next steelhead trip while they are open.

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Hancock, MI
49931

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