Chinook salmon are running up Michigan rivers to spawn. That makes river mouths prime fishing spots.
Off the coast of Ludington, several fishing boats in the harbor refused to move for the S.S. Badger, a ferry that shuttles passengers between Michigan and Wisconsin.
“Multiple situations occurred with the Badger, one in particular where they had to shut down their engines and change course to avoid striking one of these small boats,” said Chris Jones, Ludington Chief of Police.
Jones issued a temporary fishing prohibition on Ludington’s harbor in late August which was quickly rescinded once anglers agreed to move for the ferry.
