The weather this winter so far in West Michigan has been unbelievable. The above normal temps have allowed us to continue to open water fish. Our outings this month have mainly taken place on the Muskegon river due to the Grand being so high and dirty. Steelhead fishing has been consistent. We are having to work for them but that is typical of this time of year. Hard effort goes a long ways though and there is truly something special about winter fishing. Float fishing bag & bead combos has been our most productive tactic and we have taken a few backbouncing bait as well. If this weather trend continues, I would anticipate an early run of spring steelhead. I have some February availability and have some March/April dates open as well. Get in touch with me 616 813-5989 or steel-header@live.com for information
What a fall/ early winter its been! We have had some great fishing on our guide trips. On this last day of 2019, the rivers in West Michigan are on the rise from some pretty heavy rainfall we received about 24 hrs ago. Once the rivers settle down alittle and with the mild weather forecasted, we should have some good steelhead fishing well into January. Get ahold of me if you want to get on the water and do some winter fishing! Fresh air, awesome scenery and good fishing make winter a memorable experience on the river. Also, I am booking spring steelhead trips and summer smallmouth so get with me if theres a date your interested in. (616) 813-5989
Steelhead fishing has been consistent. The fish have been making us search them out, but when they are found the will bite. We have mainly been fishing the Muskegon River and the fish are spread out in the higher than normal flows. Backbouncing bags and floatfishing beads or spawn have been our most productive tactics. The Grand has been very high to start out the month. Hopefully we will get a break from the precipitation and it will get to a more fishable level. I love December steelhead fishing and the big bucks it always seems to produce. Get with me if your interested in getting out this winter and doing some trophy fishing.