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 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
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
Here’s Jordan from Rockford, MI with a very healthy (fat) Muskegon river rainbow trout caught with a dry fly and a June 1st, steelhead caught with an egg fly pattern. Water levels have spiked recently to 3500 cfs with all this recent rain. Good news is more steelhead have come up with the new push… Continue Reading
Here’s Joe with one of several bright chrome steelhead today. This recent push of water has brought with it a push of new steelhead up the river system. Not only the steelhead though, also witnessed several nice rises as big trout start to look up. Now’s the time to start thinking about booking that dry fly… Continue Reading
Pictured in order from top to bottom is Bob, Mark, & Paul from Madison Wisconsin with some really nice steelhead. Great job guys! Water levels continue to drop now at 1800 cfs. Much needed rain in the forecast will help shuffle the deck and bring new fish up the river system. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
Here’s Bill from Indiana pictured with a few of several hook-ups throughout the day. The nice stain to the water is starting to clear. 2300 cfs now with water temps approaching the 50-degree point. Steelhead fishing remains productive although a fresh push of water along with a fresh push of fish would really help. post by:… Continue Reading
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
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
A frigid nine degree start didn’t mean a thing to Dave, his son Rod, and friend Leslie when the steelhead are biting. Great job today guys, outstanding day! Water levels are low for the this time of year on the Muskegon. Spring rains are much needed. On the bright side, look for water temps to… Continue Reading