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
George pictured top with his brother Jim holding a few of many nice king salmon they hooked all day long. The Muskegon river salmon run seems to be at its peak right now. Regardless of all the “doom & gloom” reports of low salmon numbers due to a 75% reduction in stocking by the DNR… 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
Ed pictured top along with Herb with some really nice Muskegon river king salmon. A fresh batch of king salmon has entered the river system. Water levels are still low but the fishing has much improved with this latest batch of fish. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
Bert (pictured top) and Dave with some of the many king salmon hooked today on the Muskegon river. Water levels remain very low and clear. Water temps are dropping to normal temps for this time of year. Fresh salmon remain on the move along with some steelhead and lake run browns. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
It was a true pleasure to guide my friend Eric from Hillsdale, MI on a beautiful fall day chasing king salmon on the Muskegon. Salmon numbers are starting to increase. Fresh pockets of salmon exist throughout the river system. Water temps are on the decline pushing 60 degrees. The only missing link right now is… Continue Reading
Chuck with an awesome 17lb. Muskegon river King! Salmon populations have much improved. More fresh king salmon are on the run. Stay tuned…! post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
Neil pictured top with a nice Muskegon river salmon and really nice 20″ rainbow trout along with his son Derrick with a nice salmon from the Muskegon river on a beautiful fall day. Even though our landing percentage didn’t represent, the number of battles we had with kings today did. It never stops to amaze… Continue Reading