Chinook salmon are starting their annual run 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 carferry that shuttles passengers between Michigan and Wisconsin.
Chris Jones is the Ludington Chief of Police:
“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.”
Jones issued a temporary fishing prohibition on Ludington Harbor in late August, which was quickly rescinded once anglers agreed to move for the ferry.
Jones says only one boat refused to move for the Badger over Labor Day weekend and police have increased their presence at the harbor.
