It has been a great spring steelhead season! With the cool air temps and cool river temps, I would imagine fishing should remain strong the rest of this month and into May. It has been very encouraging to see the steelhead numbers increase from what they had been the last few years. I have been running my trips on the Muskegon River the last few weeks. Bobber fishing with beads or eggs and backbouncing have all been bringing fish to the net.

Beginning mid-May, I’ll be running trout/smallmouth trips. Summer fishing is not far off either. I have a few dates open for fall Kings on the Pere Marquette River, but not many, so get in touch with me regarding availability for those. (616) 813-5989 for trip information or questions.

Winter steelhead fishing has been great. The weather is looking good as we get ready for the spring run of steelhead. We had some rain yesterday and today which has bumped up river levels. Lately, we have been fishing both the Grand and Muskegon rivers. We have dates open this month and next for steelhead, and also some dates available before walleye closes on March 15 if you are interested in fishing for those. (616) 813-5989 if you would like to talk about a potential charter. Im also booking summer smallmouth trips and only have a few days left for fall King Salmon. Feel free to contact me if you’d like to talk fishing.

Winter steelhead fishing has been great. There has been a big improvement in numbers of steelhead compared to the last couple of years. At the current time we are in the thick of a deep freeze, and most rivers are locked up. But any warm-up we get will open the rivers up and we will be on the water. If you love to fish and have never experienced winter steelhead fishing, I highly suggest it. I run both 4 and 6 hour trips during the winter months and base start time on air temps and river conditions. Dress warm and come experience a day on the river. During normal winter conditions, steelhead are very predictable as far as location, and some good days are very possible. I have February dates available as well as some good spring dates up for grabs. Don’t hesitate to call me at 616 813-5989 if your are looking for information on a possible trip. I am on the water all 12 months of the year. My 2025 salmon season is filling up. Late August through mid- October is when I target those. If you are contemplating a fall migration salmon trip during that timeframe, get in touch with me sooner than later.