As the new year begins, it looks like the first half of January is going to have some mild temps for this time of year. This should provide some good steelheading opportunities. Winter is typically when we take a good number of our biggest steelhead and this year has been no acceptation. Before the New Years holiday, river levels were good and steelhead fishing was consistent. We received a bit of rain over the holiday, boosting the levels of our area rivers. This will help move fish around and potentially bring in some fresh fish. Our main tactic lately has been bobber fishing with bait, but we have also had luck back-bouncing and doing alittle plug fishing. During the winter months, I offer 4 and 6 hour trips. A lot of beauty to be seen on the river this time of year along with the chance to land a trophy steelhead.

Winter weather seems to have come alittle early this year and most of the month of November has been below normal temperatures. At the current time, the Grand River is in excellent shape and fishing good for steelhead. The fish are spreadout with a good mix of darker and chrome fish. We have been boating some quality fish. Its a great time to be on the river. Not only for the great fishing, but also for the amazing scenery and crisp fresh air.

What a great time of the year to be on the river. Cool comfortable temps, spectacular fall scenery and of course some great fishing! Steelhead are our primary target this time of year. They are in prime condition right now and put up a great battle when hooked. We have been fishing the Grand and Muskegon rivers and both are doing well. Floatfishing eggs or beads and backbouncing spawn has been are go-to tactics.