Fishing in the U.P.: Local Fishing Industry, History and Reports

One thing that you can do in Escanaba is go fishing. Escanaba has a fishing history and is a regional draw for anglers. As the town develops and grows it will likely maintain some of that historical flavor in order to enhance tourism (A chance to connect the past with opportunities of the future). For example, the area currently has lots fishing events but might also consider fishing activities for families and other tourists. See FB Bay de Noc Fishing, Visit Escanaba, MI Tournaments

(Personally, I would like to see the Great Lakes develop their ecological health to be able to offer small scale single line and hook hobby commercial fishing licenses.)

Fishing Information and DNR Fishing Report DNR states, "Little Bay de Noc: Ice anglers fishing the upper bay for yellow perch had limited success. There was some fishing activity in deep water in front of Kipling, as well as the “mud flats”. Anglers reported deteriorating ice conditions, with diminishing amounts of good, hard ice, so extreme caution is advised when traveling, as conditions will likely change rapidly as the thaw takes hold."

DNR advice: Crappie advice is to set half way between top and bottom, minnow, under bobber, shallow water. 
 

My Useless Report: I went out for 40 minutes near Escanaba river and caught nothing. I was using rubber worms because I was too lazy to stop at the store and get live bait. Near the bottom. I think I had a yellow grub I tried for a few minutes. Listened to music and read my Kindle. Weather was nice. Apparently, I need to adjust my process to catch more fish.

Just in case you are interested in knowing more about the history of fishing in the U.P. 

'Euro-American Commercial Fishing in the Eastern Upper Peninsula – Part One'

You may also be  interested in know that $11+ Billion and 171,000 jobs are related to hunting and fishing in Michigan 2019.  'New report: Michigan is No. 1 among Great Lakes states for jobs created from hunting, fishing purchases'