Category Archives: fly fishing the Muskegon river

Bad To The 23″ River Brown!

Bad To The 23″ River Brown!

Here’s Greg from Chicago with an absolute beauty of a Muskegon River brown trout. I’ve said it before and will continue to say it again the brown trout fishing on the Muskegon River is getting better and better every year.  We’re consistently getting into brown trout like Greg’s on a regular basis now.  Ever since… Continue Reading

Quest For Fall Chrome!

Quest For Fall Chrome!

Here’s Steve from Aspen, Colorado with a beautiful Muskegon River fall steelhead that was so chromed out he had to wear sunglasses for the photo. Steelhead are taking center stage as the king salmon run starts to fade away.  More fall steelhead are entering the river system making for some exciting steelhead fishing on the… Continue Reading

November Chrome!

November Chrome!

Here’s Bob from Madison, WI with a beautiful Muskegon River fall steelhead. As the king salmon run starts to fade away the fall steelhead are taking center stage as more steelhead are entering the river system and making way for some excellent fall steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River. post by: jon fortuna   Continue Reading

Bad To The Muskegon River Brown!

Bad To The Muskegon River Brown!

Here’s Connor from California with a beautiful native Muskegon river brown trout that was feeding heavily among a salmon bedding area. I’ve said it before and will continue to say it again the brown trout fishing on the Muskegon river is getting better and better every year.  We’re consistently getting into brown trout like Connor’s… Continue Reading

Just Smile!

Just Smile!

Here’s my Dad from Rodney, MI proving with a big smile he can get it done!  Congrats on another beautiful Muskegon river fall steelhead to add to the photo album Dad! Steelhead numbers are increasing as the salmon run starts to dwindle down.  Steelhead can be found throughout the river system in fast, medium, and… Continue Reading

It’s Getting Better Every Day!

It’s Getting Better Every Day!

Here’s my new friend Steve from Aspen Colorado with a beautiful Muskegon river fall steelhead.  Steve had no idea how hard these Muskegon river fall steelhead fight.  He told me “fly fishing trout in Colorado is a little different, you don’t need the drag system on your fly reel as much.”  Lol!  Well, welcome to… Continue Reading

Crystal Chrome Steelhead Dreams!

Crystal Chrome Steelhead Dreams!

Here’s Dan from Big Rapids, MI with his first ever Muskegon river fall steelhead that smashed his fly on the retrieve.  Congrats Dan, welcome to the Muskegon River Silver Bullet Club! Steelhead numbers are increasing as the salmon run starts to dwindle down.  Steelhead can be found throughout the river system in fast, medium, and… Continue Reading

The Beauty Of Fall River Browns In Full Color!

The Beauty Of Fall River Browns In Full Color!

Here’s Herb from Kentwood, MI with an absolutely gorgeous Muskegon river brown trout sporting the beautiful fall colors in full bloom!  Beautiful brownie Herb!  Congrats!  So glad you could make it out fishing with me this fall!  Thanks Herb!!  Great to fish with you again. I’ve said it before and will continue to say it… Continue Reading

Bad To The Brown!!

Bad To The Brown!!

Please meet my great friend, Doug from Houston, MN with an exceptional Muskegon river brown trout that absolutely slammed his fly on the second cast of the morning.  Congratulations on such an incredible native Muskegon river brown trout Doug!  Welcome to the Muskegon river my friend! I’ve said it before and will continue to say… Continue Reading

Book Your Fall Fishing Trip Now On The Muskegon River!

Book Your Fall Fishing Trip Now On The Muskegon River!

Fall is an absolutely beautiful time of year to fish the Muskegon river here in Michigan.  The annual migration of king salmon start to enter the river system and along with it the fall steelhead and lake run browns follow suite up river in search of salmon roe discharged from actively spawning king salmon. Trout… Continue Reading