A couple more days before we close out 2025 and I want to thank everyone that spent time in the boat with me and made it memorable year. Summer fishing was absolutely fantastic. The fall salmon run was one of the best I’ve had. Also, steelhead fishing was very good last spring as well as this fall/winter. Pictured above is client and friend Matt with a great winter steelhead he caught while fishing with me over the weekend. Yesterday was a wet day on the river, but the rainfall has spiked river levels and should surely bring in fresh fish. Winter fishing has been very good and now, after the rivers settle in, will remain good for the rest of winter. I tell everyone, winter is my favorite time to steelhead fish. Get ahold of me if you are interested. Short notice on trips is usually not a problem during the winter months. I have been spending equal amounts of time on the Grand and Muskegon Rivers and both have been fishing good. I run trips all 12 months of the year for a variety of species. We are very blessed here in West Michigan with quality rivers and fishing. Reach out to me for information on any season or for an up-to-date report. Wishing everyone a happy new year.

Steelhead fishing has been good on both the Grand and Muskegon Rivers. Water temperature on the Grand today was under 32 degrees when I started my trip and rose a degree by the time I was finished. The Muskegon water temp has been in the mid 30’s. Bait, beads and plugs are all working. I’ve mainly been bobber fishing this fall/winter due to the low water levels. Steelhead have been holding in the typical winter lies, and when you find them, they will usually play. It is looking like a change in the weather is about to take place. For the first time in a while, the extended forecast looks warmer than normal with rain instead of snow for precipitation. That probably means a bump in water levels which typically brings in fresh batches of fish. Winter steelhead fishing is looking promising. Give me a call for an up-to-date report or if you have any interest in a guided winter trip (616) 813-5989. Have a great Christmas and New Years.

Pictured is one of my customers, Troy, with a nice steelhead from a charter a couple weeks ago. We have been working on a few different rivers this month, and the steelhead fishing has been solid on all of them. From the sounds of the upcoming weather forecast, winter steelhead fishing is here to stay. Winter is a favorite fishing season for me. Steelhead become very predictable as water temps drop. Don’t let the weather scare you away. Dress warm and enjoy some amazing winter scenery and fishing. Contact me for trip information and availability. 616 813-5989. Have a safe holiday season.