Category Archives: Muskegon River Brown Trout

Trout With Dry Flies On The Muskegon River

Here’s Jimmy with one of several nice Muskegon river brown trout caught with dry flies today. Even with the higher water trout fishing with dry flies has produced several trout the past dew days largely in part to the extreme clarity of the very high water.  Caddis flies have been leading the charge with sulfurs and… Continue Reading

Browns That Go Bump In The Night!

Due to a last minute cancellation I was able to land this really nice brown trout on a Gray Drake pattern this evening. Wet flies continue to produce although certain dry fly patterns (i.e. caddis) presented as a dry on a “dead drift” have been the best producers as of late.  Sulfurs, caddis, and gray… Continue Reading

Bows, Browns, & Chrome. Fly Fishing Paradise

Here’s Josh & Brian with their first ever fly fishing trip.  Josh with an outstanding 22″ river brown, 21″ rainbow, and several steelhead.  Brian as well with several outstanding steelhead.  Not bad for first time fly fishing fanatics.  Great job guys! Water levels remain very good & lightly stained, perfect conditions for steelhead (thanks again… Continue Reading

Rolling…..High & Dirty!

Here’s Herb & Ed with some nice steelhead and a awesome brown trout from a rainy day with high water. Look for the high & dirty water to recede & clear in the days to come.  Steelhead fishing continues to improve as more fish enter the river system. post by: jon fortuna Continue Reading

Shake That Cabin Fever!

Tim Jr. & the “hot hand” today with an awesome 25″ brown paired well with Muskegon River’s finest Crimson Chrome!  Awesome job today Tim! Despite cold water temps and a little help from an axe breaking shelf ice at the landing, fishing today was productive.  Steelhead and lake run browns are present.  We’ve been averaging at least… Continue Reading

The Bite Was As Strong As The High Winds!

Had a really nice outing this past Friday.  Despite the heavy winds the steelhead bite was on fire! Regardless of the spotty steelhead numbers for this time of year on the Muskegon, the trout fishing has been and continues to be incredible!  The lake run browns and river browns are filling the void form the lack… Continue Reading

Wishing You & Yours A 30″ Plus Chrome Christmas & A 20″ Muskegon River Brown Happy New Year!!

Jim from Chicago pictured above with some outstanding fish.  30″ chrome steelhead, 20″ Muskegon river brown, & several other hook-ups of steelhead who grew camera shy.  Not bad for a few hour winter steelhead trip. River conditions are stable although water levels are low.  Clear, low, cold  water equals light line presentations with extended slow… Continue Reading