Last Saturday Mike, brimming with spontaneity, snagged us two seats on a fishing charter boat in Milwaukee. The morning started out like a complete circus. Neither one of us heard our alarms go off so when I woke up at quarter to three (am) so all we had time to do was jump into our clothes and race to our truck. I made it to the harbor faster than seagull eats a french fry. Seriously. We barreled onto Lakeshore drive in just about a half hour. An impressive feat considering how far away I live and how much construction is going on along the Milwaukee lake front. After arriving fifteen minutes late, we set out to catch our limit of trout and salmon.
The day improved quickly, especially once I saw the sun rise over lake Michigan. It was absolutely beautiful. Mike helped the captain set up the poles and running boards while I watched the fish locator for our potential supper. We waited patiently. Switched bait. Then waited even longer. Turns out the fish just weren't biting that day. Our catch of the day was one modest Lake Trout. But the trout, combined with the relaxing lake atmosphere, was just enough to make my morning hassle worthwhile.
Mike filleted the trout for Sunday dinner. Although I thought cooking it would be complicated, it was surprisingly simple. First he placed one fillet onto a cedar plank that had been soaking in water for a few hours. Then Mike put the whole thing onto a cookie sheet for easier handling. Finally he topped the fish with a little pepper and a few fresh lemon slices. It was the first time he had ever cooked trout this way in the oven (according to him, a grill is the best place to cook with cedar planks). The fish had to bake a little longer than We had anticipated but it was so worth it in the end.
I can't wait to go again and catch a few salmon for the freezer!
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