Spring steelhead fishing is in full swing here in West Michigan. We have been running our trips on the Muskegon River as of late. The fishing has been decent with some days fishing better then others. The river is very clear and running somewhat low for this time of year. There is quite a bit of spawning activity going on, along with a slow and steady push of new fish. We have been catching a mix of new and dropback steelhead and also some nice resident browns and rainbows. We have been targeting the darker water and having our best luck with beads under a bobber. I have also done some recent backbounce trips downstream of Newaygo and have had some luck finding chrome fish, although the bigger numbers of fish are upstream. I have a few April days left, give me a call to see whats available (616) 813-5989

Up to this point the Grand River steelhead run has been poor. We received a decent bump in water level and the conditions and timing were just right for bringing in a good push of fish, but it never seemed to happen. Besides some of the guys fishing at the face of the dam, most have really been working for fish. Even the guys fishing the dam boils are not putting up the numbers you would usually see. It is not a lost cause yet, we still could get a big push of fish and we have been getting some good steelhead, its just been tougher than what we had hoped for. The Muskegon River at this time is in good shape. The color and level are both good. The fish seem to be steadily coming in the river. Fishing has not been easy, but we have been putting some good fish in the boat. Bobber fishing with spawn bags and/or beads and backbouncing have been our productive tactics along with covering water. I some some spring dates available if your interested in getting out. Give me a call at 616 813-5989 if you’d like up to date information.

Well it looks like winter has finally made an appearance over the last few weeks here in West Michigan. Frigid temps and some bouts of both lake effect and system snow, we knew it was only a matter of time after being spoiled in January with some with some pretty nice weather. Obviously, area rivers are not in good shape with shelf ice, slush flows and areas of the rivers basically froze over. All this will come come to pass though as we are on the heels of spring. Once we can get back on the water, we anticipate some good fishing as there were a decent amount of steelhead in most systems already. Get in touch with me if your interested in getting on the water for the spring steelhead run. I have March and April dates available. We are also booking summer warm-water species charters and fall king salmon trips. Trips and prices can be found on my website. If you feel like chatting I can be reached at 616 813-5989 or email steel-header@live.com