Last week’s rain and cool weather attracted more steelhead into the Indiana stretches of the St. Joseph River.

Another 584 steelhead, 10 coho and 3 kings moved through the South Bend ladder last week alone. That brings this fall’s total into Mishawaka waters 6,900 steelhead, 442 kings and 459 coho.

However, the anticipated coho run that should have brought us considerably more salmon never materialized and it’s not likely they will show up in great numbers yet this winter.

On the bright side, Michigan’s winter steelhead could add to the contribution. The lower section of the St. Joe might offer better fishing for the time being.

Meanwhile, fishing has been very good on the Kalamazoo and Grand rivers.

In other news, Lake Michigan biologist Brian Breidert said lake trout have moved close to the Port of Indiana and Michigan City Harbor. Get out those jigging spoons and crankbaits!