Upper Peninsula Michigan Fishing - Smallmouth, Musky, Trout, Walleye & Pike

[@thomascraftsman6012]

i have never seen such good videos. you are a cool fisherman. catch and release. thanks bro.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@thomascraftsman6012 Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I do my best to make good content.

[@bobridenour9835]

And we are the Stewart’s of this beautiful place.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@bobridenour9835 Absolutely agree with you.

[@fishingconsultant2086]

Solid video! Nice work!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Fishing consultant Thanks!

[@peteshallcross787]

I'm from lower Wisconsin and I really like your videos and enthusiasm! The U.P. is a national treasure and you don't even have to fish, but if you can it's a plus!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@peteshallcross787 I am glad that you like them. I do my best to really respect the UP and the fish and I try to show that in my videos!

[@williamandrews4251]

Incredibly beautiful fish.Great work on the video.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@William Andrews Thanks, man! I have a ton of cool content. I hope you check it out!

[@tonynelson6238]

Just found your channel and I really appreciate your approach and principles with fishing. For me the adventure and connection with nature is as rewarding as the actual fishing most of the time. Great content, keep it up!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Tony Nelson Glad you enjoy it! I do my best to make the content fun. I have a ton of new content from when I made that video - check it out if you have a moment!

[@hendythehalfwithenderson1846]

You're a lot like me. Your first nice fish is just as exciting as the next. Never gets old.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Hendythehalwit henderson Exactly! I get excited for 10 inch bass and 20 inch bass! :)

[@BenjaminHibbler]

I moved away from Michigan in 2008 and have fished Caifornia, Arazona, Alabama and Georiga, and there is no better fishing than in Michigan! I've fished all over Michigan, it's the best!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@BenjaminHibbler It really does have a ton of different opportunities for fishing. Great times can be had for sure!

[@nathanhook4421]

A great video, thanks for sharing.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Nathan Hartle Thanks, man! I appreciate it.

[@3chikitabonita3]

One of the best fishing videos I've seen. thanks for that!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@3chikitabonita3 Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@ericwakeman6665]

Dang man as if I needed to be MORE pumped for our outing great vid man!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@ericwakeman6665 I am pretty jazzed too. I am looking forward to hitting some new water!

[@juicebox6718]

Hey man. Just wanted to drop a comment, it’s nice seeing someone uploading the sport in all its Michigan glory lol. Everyday I grow more and more attached to this state, wanting to explore it more and more as I grow.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@juicebox6718 Yeah, there is so much to explore. A lifetime of exploration :)

[@juicebox6718]

@@HaightsWanderings Seriously! It’s pretty amazing that everyday you get out there, no matter what body you fish, nature presents us with new opportunities to build our knowledge. Awesome stuff. 👍

[@steveroe1659]

Great video ..

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Steve Roe Thanks!

[@MrUSO36]

Born raised and still in Michigan I love fishing in our state. I can leave my house and run into a lake, pond, or river within minutes and catch great fish.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Maud'dib Dark Side of the Moon I love the name. Great books. And, yeah, can fish about anywhere!

[@MikeSmith-nt7mv]

Great vid show the fish more other then that thank you for the vid I need some up in my life

[@HaightsWanderings]

I have a lot of different videos of the UP. Some are more chill and some show more fish. Check them out! :)

[@dustinhinds1999]

Very nicely done. Spent 6 days camping and fishing Sylvania this past summer with my family. The UP is definitely a very special place.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Sylvania is one of my favorite spots. Awesome wilderness out there. And the fishing... is incredible!

[@steinmann2128]

looks like heaven...

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Austin Bredek It's something like that! The fishing can be great (at times!)

[@tdoutdoors6423]

Love this place my dads been going their for 10 years I’ve went 3 times

[@HaightsWanderings]

It's grand fun for sure :)

[@jenniferhelgren8733]

Whenever I'm missing the UP (which is always), I just watch one of your videos! Ahh...Thanks.

[@HaightsWanderings]

That's one of the nicest things anyone has posted in a long time. Thank you. :)

[@aaronsoto6305]

Been going to the UP for many years and really appreciate your videos. This one in particular is a highlight show. Keep up the great work. As you probably know "The tug is the drug"

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Aaron Soto Yes it is! The tug is the drug. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MTG9878]

Great Job fishing this summer and sharing your trips. Have a great winter and Merry Christmas!!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thank you so much - the trips were amazing and help me get through the winters. Only .... 6 more months and I will be topwater fishing some more!!!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Awesome video!!

[@bigkemna87]

This is one of your best yet! Rarely see musky jump like that. And that smallie behind the rock, UNREAL!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Heck yeah! Thanks. The jumping musky was so cool. I loved that I got some of it on good slowmo. The clear creek musky coming up from under the kayak was one of my favorite.

[@jasonw4053]

Can’t wait to get back to the UP. I work all summer just south of Munising and spend all of my free time fishing. Watching this makes the wait a little more bearable. Your videos are some of the best fishing videos ever put together in my opinion!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thank you so much for the awesome comment. I do my best putting these videos together :) Love that people are enjoying them. Only 6 more months until topwater fishing is back :)

[@DrewJohnson03]

I live on the very west side of the u.p. and i only catch river brook trout. Seeing this video makes me want to explore more rivers up here 😂

[@HaightsWanderings]

@DrewJohnson03 Brookies are fun but, yes, warm water species are great too!

[@opethiroth111]

Damn what an intro. I hope you can fathom how blessed you are to live in such incredible fishing surroundings. If I could dream up a fishing heaven itd look like what you get to fish. Love the vids.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hey, thanks, I do know. I really do. As an adult this is where I decided I wanted to live. Found a job and pursued it. Not many people move to this corner of the world, many move away. I was super lucky to find a good job that gives me so much time to pursue fish and content creation. Soon I will be guiding as well, I hope.

[@alancall5113]

So sweet must try

[@HaightsWanderings]

@alancall5113 Good luck fishing!

[@joerx08]

Good stuff. I enjoy your genuine enthusiasm for the fish most of all.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks so much - I love fishing. And I have to respect the fish - I want the fishing for my daughter some day to be as good as it is for me. Gotta keep the fish healthy for that goal to realize.

[@TajRahal]

Nice fish. Heading to the Yoop Mid May with my new fishing boat. Them Walleye better watch out.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@TajRahal Unfortunately, I caught them all so you will have to go somewhere else.... :P (I hope you have a great time!!)

[@JustinRay4202]

I loved the video. Absolutely loved the editing and footage. Was very well put together. Awesome stuff to see from my home the mitten state. Great work my friend!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks so much - I appreciate it. I do my best to put together some really quality content!

[@McCoy4837]

Beautiful video! Amazing fishing! Keep up the great work. Impressive!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thank you. This is the piece I am most proud of. I put a lot of time to try to show some great shots and great fish. The UP has so much to offer. More to come soon :)

[@dankbox4504]

Watched this like 5 times already gotta love the U.p

[@HaightsWanderings]

@dankbox4504 That's really cool that you like one of my videos enough to watch it multiple times - made my day. Thanks!

[@marcmiller1530]

Great use of the drone for your intro. Definitely your best ever. Keep up the good work!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thank you - that drone footage was so sweet. And it almost didn't happen. The day I took most of that footage was really windy and then for like 5 minutes the wind died down and I had the perfect timing to bring out the drone. Glad it worked out. Thanks for the comment :)

[@darkwaters5217]

Best video you've done! Thanks for sharing!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks - I was hoping it would be the best yet!

[@ianbryant9]

Yo I’m new fishing, any beginner tips with rods?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@ianbryant9 Best tip I can give you is to go with a guide that specializes in teaching beginners as you will learn a ton and have the confidence going forward.

[@ianbryant9]

Sounds good, digging the content! Hopefully I’ll be doing the same in a couple years

[@HaightsWanderings]

@ianbryant9 Good luck! I have a ton of content you might find helpful too! :)

[@hunterloehr7149]

Omg that was so good

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thank you - I tried to make it radical. :)

[@hunterloehr7149]

It was good

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

Man, we just came off a week of snow here in NE Tn we had 7 inches at the house and the mountains on the border of NC got up to 24 inches. Raining today and finally has rinsed all the snow away. 43 degrees.... Watching this great video thinking I might get my rain gear and tackle and head up in the mountains for a couple of hours of fishing. Another great video... I remembered that big smallie you caught right behind that rock.... great mixture of trips and some great words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing....

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hey there - thanks so much for the great comment. Knowing that my videos help inspire people to get out and get some slippery fish makes me quite happy. I tried to get some good action and to mix it with a great message at the same time.

[@CourageInc]

Great video! No doubt da Yoop has some marvelous places to "get lost." Some of us are just lucky to be Yoopers eh!?!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Courage Incorporated We are very luck to be like in the UP. I am not an official Yooper yet, but soon I will get my 10 year token chip for living here a decade and I will consider myself a Yooper. :)

[@monaiannucci9434]

Trout lines

[@bassnbucks3238]

Awesome video man huge fish!!🔥🎣

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks - I love big smallies I cannot lie.

[@jimrowland6089]

Love this video.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Glad you do. I tried to encompass the bests parts of fishing the Yoop.

[@dreadmok]

GREAT video cheers from a troll in Petoskey.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Love to all the trolls :)

[@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst]

Magnificent video. Top quality video work. I'm gonna head up in about 10 days if not too heavy of a snow front doesn't hit my man cave cabin. Happy New Year to ya. Like # 111 for yer vid.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Watch out - we got 10-12 coming tomorrow. Glad you like the video :)

[@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst]

Thanks, ya, I saw that in the forecast, that might block me out.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst Drive safe then!

[@CompassAngler]

Awesome man, great video and epic scenery. I received my prize and can’t wait to throw it next Spring. Many thanks again 💯🙏🏼

[@HaightsWanderings]

Woot! So glad it arrived to you. Very excited :) Glad you liked this video - the scenery was definitely epic.

[@u.p.mi.woodsman5066]

Dude we should team up I'm in Curtis!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@U.P.Miwoodsman Unfortunately I am uber busy during the fishing season! But I might run into you on the water some time!

[@feelfreekayakswildside8464]

Your love shows!!!!!!!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

:) Thanks!

[@AlexanderBronskyFishing]

That was an awesome video! I LOVE fishing freshwater in the northern states, there is something different about it! The landscape is so beautiful and the diverse ecosystems make for an incredibly beautiful fishery. I would much rather fish in the north (along Canadian border) than down south. Iv'e done a lot of fishing in upstate NY in the Adirondack mountains and it's my favorite place to fish. Has very similar scenery you have here in the UP. Can't wait for future uploads!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Awesome - I've never fished in upstate NY, but I agree from what I have seen it is very similar to the area where I live. I love the diversity of fish species and possibilities. The small rivers are my favorite.

[@ramblin660]

11:08, looked like a torpedo headed towards a ship on one of those old black and white WW2 movies.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@doubleforge exactly - brace for impact! That's one of my favorite strikes I've caught on film in the last few years. Definitely the coolest smallmouth strike.

[@averagejoe448]

Just moved to the UP (Hessel) this fall from PA. You got my Hyped on fishing here! Mind if I ask what stream/River was you fishing?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Average Joe Hi, Joe. I hope you understand, but I cannot reveal names of locations. In respect of the local fishermen it would be wrong of me to post that type of information on the web. All I can say - is that every river in Wisconsin and Michigan holds awesome potential for fish. Just get away from the towns and any river will do. Hope that helps! Good luck and welcome to the Yoop!

[@averagejoe448]

@@HaightsWanderings Appreciate the response, and respect for the answer. Things are definitely different, and hush, hush up here. Bit of a culture shock. Back home we would give some help such as the names of the bodies of water, just not the locations, or, areas of out honey holes, and hot spots. Again i appreciate the answer, does offer a bit of advice. There are plenty of places here to explore thank you!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Average Joe I am glad you understand. There is a bit of culture shock coming to the UP. I know it. There are a million and a half different lakes over on your side of the state and some incredible cold water tribs for salmon/trout. Lots of cool opportunities. Go get 'em!

[@averagejoe448]

@@HaightsWanderings we are on the Pine River, witch will be my starting point lol Watching several of you videos, has given me a few tips. Keep up the great work. Appreciate the responses. Looking forward to up coming videos. Curious to how you come with Bug/ blackfly season?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@average joe I never really worry about bugs. Some days the mosquitoes can drive me bananas but that's just how she goes. Long sleeved clothes are a must.

[@steveshapiro2385]

Holy Cow... That first take at like 2:15... Wow, just wow... Fish of stripping line to get ready to throw your first cast. HAHA.

[@HaightsWanderings]

I know - that was one of the funnier musky takes I've had. Literally not even paying attention and just getting the line out. :)

[@clayharmon1321]

Where is this? I’ve been looking for good pike fishing spots in the UP for a while now.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Clay Harmon Hi, Clay. In respect to the local fishermen across the wide areas that I fish, I do not share any locations. I hope you understand! Thanks for stopping by!

[@timmccallum7336]

Love the UP. Best fishing and no to little people ever

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Tim McCallum I love it too!

[@fearedfishy906]

awesome man, I'm from Newberry, ever fished the tahquamenon?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@feared fishy Yes, yes I have. Although I try not to name places on here. It's a huge system so it's probably not an issue. It's a very fun area of the Yoop for sure.

[@jaredanderson6966]

Is it easy to catch fish there

[@BrandonC753]

Currently how's the fishing? Is it ice time yet? From my experience in the UP the fishing gets really tough for me when that water temperature drops. If you do ice fish, what kind do you do. Thanks for your response.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Depends on who you are speaking to. Some people love the first ice, but first ice has been gone for a bit now. The ice is thick in some areas. I don't usually icefish for a variety of reasons, but this year I plan to make at least one ice fishing video. Hopefully it happens :) Look for a video around New Year's time.

[@alexk6001]

@@HaightsWanderings Hey man if you ever want some company out on the ice or need somebody else to help figure out a lake just hit me up.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@alexk6001 Will keep that in mind :)

[@alexk6001]

@@HaightsWanderings Sounds good

[@stephenkolbe5331]

Wow. Gods creation is so good. My dream is to live near waters like these and be able to fish them. What do you do for work up there in the U.P.? Currently an electricians apprentice down in the mitten.

[@HaightsWanderings]

I am a teacher so I have a bit of free time in the summer to explore. :)

[@tdoutdoors6423]

I go to blindsucker perch lake niawaka and Muskallonge Lake

[@HaightsWanderings]

Very cool. Never been to those locations myself.

[@MilesRoads-pd4dw]

Thanks Brother

[@HaightsWanderings]

@MilesRoads-pd4dw Absolutely!

[@griffy2715]

What fish is at 2:54

[@HaightsWanderings]

@griffy That is a smallmouth bass - it is an exceptional example of their species. It had uber nice pattern colors.

[@griffy2715]

Haight's Wanderings thanks I got confused by the coloring recognized the shape not the color thanks you so much

[@mattnelson7781]

I live in the UP but never got a muskie😔 BUT I have got a 16 in brooky😎

[@HaightsWanderings]

I must be completely honest - I can count on one hand the number of brookies over 14 inches that I have caught. They (in my opinion) are much rarer and harder to catch. Good job with it.

[@tdoutdoors6423]

Matt Nelson how does ur phone work

[@mattnelson7781]

@@tdoutdoors6423 wdym?

[@tdoutdoors6423]

Matt Nelson I have Verizon and when I go to the up my phone dosnt work

[@mattnelson7781]

@@tdoutdoors6423 bro what do you mean? There are cities here and ppl in my fam have Verizon, you must be in the middle of no where or have a graph phone

[@lapetitmocha7633]

Is it safe to eat?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@La OPetit Mocha Hiya. I am not quite sure what you mean. Is what, exactly, safe to eat? Let me know and I will respond! Thanks.

[@lapetitmocha7633]

@@HaightsWanderings hi I meant to ask you about the fish caught in that area.. Is it safe to eat?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@lapetitmocha7633 I would assume so but I do not know for sure. I try to practice catch and release as a personal goal to preserve the fishery rather than for health benefits. I assume most fish are safe.

[@lapetitmocha7633]

Oh i see, sorry I grew up catching fish to survive so never thought of this. And yes that idea is wonderful 🙏

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@lapetitmocha7633 For sure. I have nothing against eating fish. They are delicious and necessary to eat in many places. But, where I live they can easily be overfished. So that's why I don't eat them. Where did you grow up at if you don't mind me asking?

[@tdoutdoors6423]

My dad goes there every year

[@HaightsWanderings]

It's a great area to visit for sure!

[@tdoutdoors6423]

All I catch is pike and rock bass

[@jackc.3079]

58th!

[@HaightsWanderings]

59th!

[@jackc.3079]

darn!@@HaightsWanderings

[@ryanmurphy4275]

Where is this? If you're up to revealing ur secrets...

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hi Ryan - unfortunately I am not up to revealing any secrets. Just a variety of different locations in the UP. I can say MANY different locations went into that video. Hope that helps :)