Author Archives: Jon Fortuna

Day One In Winter Steelhead Paradise

Day One In Winter Steelhead Paradise

(Amy with a massive winter Buck!) (Bob with an early morning surprise!) (Amy pictured with one of the fattest winter steelhead ever seen!) (This girl has been stocking up on the calories!) (Amy with a nice winter steelhead) (Bob with a crystal chrome winter steelhead) (Amy with a beautiful Muskegon river winter steelhead) Here’s Bob… Continue Reading

The Winter Steelhead Stars Align!

The Winter Steelhead Stars Align!

(Kurt with a massive Muskegon River winter steelhead) Here’s Kurt from the east side of Michigan with some outstanding winter steelhead including this monster 15lb buck pictured top. (Kurt with another monster buck) Some days are better than others and this day was clearly one of those special days with several massive steelhead brought to… Continue Reading

Winter Steelhead On The Muskegon…Photos Worth 1,000 Words!

Winter Steelhead On The Muskegon…Photos Worth 1,000 Words!

Water levels and temps are perfect for winter steelhead fishing.  To this point the numbers of steelhead in the river system is insane!  New batches of fish continue to make their way upstream offering a multitude of different colored steelhead from bright chrome to crimson red.  Warmer temps for the next few days will bring… Continue Reading

Winter Steelhead Dreams!

Winter Steelhead Dreams!

Water levels and temps are perfect conditions for winter steelhead fishing.  To this point the numbers of steelhead in the river system is strong!  New batches of fish continue to make their way upstream offering a multitude of different colored steelhead from bright chrome to crimson red.  Warmer temps for the next few days will… Continue Reading

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year~Winter Steelheading!

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year~Winter Steelheading!

(Massive Muskegon River Steelhead) Winter steelhead fishing is now in session and we’re off to a great start!  Today was exceptional with several strong hook-ups all day including this massive 30 plus inch buck sporting the start of his double stripe winter coat. (Another look at this monster steelhead) After years without incident taking photos… Continue Reading

Late November Steel!

Late November Steel!

(Corinne with a big late November steelhead from the Muskegon river) (Dave with a nice steelhead) (Bob with a vey healthy hen from the Muskegon) (Bob with a hard fighting buck!) Here’s Corrine, husband Dave, and their friend Bob all pictured with some really nice steelhead from a very mild late November day on the Muskegon River.… Continue Reading

Living A Brown Trout Dream!

Living A Brown Trout Dream!

(Ed holding a “wall-hanger” river brown from the Muskegon) Here’s Ed holding a trophy Muskegon River brown trout.  Photo’s don’t do this fish justice.  Absolutely beautiful 25″ native river brown with “fall colors” in full check. (Ed with another photo of his epic river brown) The Muskegon River gets a lot of notoriety for its world famous steelhead fishing (rightfully so) but very… Continue Reading

Fall Steelhead~Running Big!

Fall Steelhead~Running Big!

(John with a very healthy fall steelhead from the Muskegon River) Here’s John from the Chicago area with the best steelhead of the day that put up an outstanding fight.   It’s really nice to see the size of these steelhead so far this year are complimenting this years salmon class.  It use to be… Continue Reading

November Chrome!

November Chrome!

(Kent holding a Muskegon River “Silver Bullet” fall steelhead) (Kent with a well fed steelhead from the Muskegon) Kent was on fire today with several nice fall steelhead hooked and a couple chrome beauties brought to the net. Conditions remain very favorable for fall steelhead fishing and we have some excellent dates available next week; the week of Thanksgiving.  These guided fall… Continue Reading

Getting It Done!

Getting It Done!

(Jeff with a beautiful fall steelhead from the Muskegon River) Here’s Jeff from Ohio “getting the job done” with some really nice fall steelhead from the Muskegon River today.  Water levels and clarity are excellent right now setting the stage for some outstanding late fall steelhead fishing on the Muskegon river as we get closer… Continue Reading