Ray holding a really nice Muskegon river fall steelhead. Water levels have finally offered some relief from the recent rains coming up to around 1700 cfs. A few pods of fresh salmon have come up with the higher water as well as some steelhead. Steelhead still seem to be scattered throughout the river system. Covering… Continue Reading
Doug holding an awesome Muskegon river fall steelhead. Once bit twice shy. This chromer struck 5 feet behind the boat catching Doug off guard. Never underestimate the aggressive nature of these fall steelhead. More times then not; if you miss the first strike, work the same area on your second cast. Fall steelhead are known… Continue Reading
Steve holding a very chrome Muskegon river fall steelhead. Salmon numbers are still present although the run seems to be on the decline. More steelhead are moving up the river system from the lower stretches. This much needed rain in the forecast will help bring even more steelhead up. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
Paul holding a nice steelhead that took an egg pattern. Water levels remain low & clear. Steelhead activity seems best in low light conditions. Look for some relief in the form of rain in the coming days. Any sizable push of water at this point will have a very positive effect bringing more steelhead up… Continue Reading
Ryan’s Fall 2015 Muskegon river Silver Bullets. As an admitted steelhead addict and resident Muskegon river fishing guide few things give me more joy then helping a young future fly guy catching his first fall Muskegon river steelhead on a fly rod. Meet Ryan from Colorado finding out first hand what it’s all about here on the Muskegon… Continue Reading
With the colder water temps more king salmon are starting to migrate up the river system bringing with it the occasional chrome steelhead and lake run brown. This steelhead hit an egg pattern behind a salmon redd. October dates available: 8,11,16,25,26,29. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
Fall is what fly fishing on the Muskegon River is all about! Weather patterns are shaping up nicely for some excellent fall fishing on the Muskegon. In September, trout fishing with dry flies will be the main focus as the caddis hatch for rainbow & browns start to come back around when the cool fall nights trigger… Continue Reading
Here’s Tommy (in blue) along with Kurt holding this awesome chrome hen steelhead caught June 21st on the Muskegon river. Dry fly fishing has strongly improved now that the water levels are down from 5800 cfs the beginning of the week to 2600 this weeks end. The higher water brought with it some fresh new… Continue Reading
The recent rain has brought in another fresh push of steelhead. Here’s Bill & Lori with some really nice late May steelhead including Lori’s awesome 14lb, 33″ hen pictured above. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
Roger with an outstanding late May steelhead. Pockets of steelhead continue on the Muskegon. Water temps and flows are perfect for streamer tips for trout. Morning and evening hatches are progressing nicely. Post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading