All the pieces are falling into place for the makings of a excellent spring steelhead run! Once the warmer air temps come in and start melting the large amounts of snow to the north, get ready for game on! Water levels and clarity are excellent right now for steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River in… Continue Reading
Set out today for steelhead on the Muskegon river and ended up getting a couple of really nice brown trout! In the late winter, target the bait fish on the inward side of seams and bends. Fish the sandy side of the bank, often times it’s the opposite side of the main run. Doing… Continue Reading
If this was during the Revolutionary War, We’d be yelling “The Steelhead are coming! The Steelhead are coming!” Because in about a month, the annual migration of Steelhead fish heading up the river to spawn will be untamed on the Muskegon River in Michigan. March, April and May will be busy with massive Steelhead ascending the Muskegon River… Continue Reading
Steelhead Fishing on the Muskegon River, Newaygo Michigan…… you never know what you might get, but rest assured your in for a great time! Matt Supinski joined me today for a afternoon trip. The bite into the evening was solid! Below Matt holds a nice chrome hen. Despite the cold water temps of 33 degrees, the fish were active.… Continue Reading
Jeff from West Michigan had a really good day steelhead fishing with me on the Muskegon. He’s pictured holding one of the largest steelhead I’ve ever seen. This 33″ 16 lb buck fought like a blue marlin. The fish made me realize I need a bigger net! For those of you who have never tried winter… Continue Reading
The perfect storm Steelhead fishing today was simply awesome! Continue Reading
The water level on the Muskegon is holding around 1400 cfs. The steelhead fishing remains consistent, with a good number of winter fish around. The water is really clear right now and temps have dropped to the mid 30’s. Here’s Scott with a really nice winter buck. Continue Reading
The Muskegon is at a level of about 1400 cfs. The steelhead fishing remains consistent, with a good number of winter fish around. The water is really clear again and temps have dropped to the mid 30’s. We landed some nice ones today including a couple double stripe bucks and a big bow pictured below. Continue Reading
Had another great half day trip with Jeff from Grand Rapids. Jeff has been a long time client who I consider a great friend. Class was in session today catching winter steelhead. Thanks for the great time on the water today and thanks for all your help you’ve provided me through the years helping to… Continue Reading
Had a solid half day trip today despite the 26 degree air temps with a wind chill making it feel more like 17 degrees. Amazing enough there was a lot of boat traffic today. Seemed more like mid march with the amount of boats. Regardless, we put some really nice steel in the boat… Continue Reading