To add to all the other posts, try channel cats near oscoda and check out the hessel, cedarville area just ne of big mac bridge. While at the soo, take the 10 min ferry ride to sugar isl or neebish isle. The charlesvois, petosky areas are beautiful. Be sure and look for pick your own peaches in these areas of traverse city also dont forget to go to leland and get some smoked chubs.you could take a charter out of frankfort, or ludington for salmon , dont forget to travel rt 22 thru this area and see lk leelanau, glen lake and crystal lk stop by suttons bay and get ice cream, swing back by lk st. Claire and take a musky charter. . . . . .I could go on and on, but , you need more time! Enjoy.