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.
Sorry for the lapse in reports, I have been busy on the water. That being said, I would like to thank all those who salmon fished with me this season. You all made it special for me. The fishing was spectacular, and I miss it all ready. If anyone is looking to get on the books for next season, it doesn’t hurt to look into it early as I am probably over half filled for next year.
We have now turned our focus to steelhead. Pictured above is Rob, with a fish he caught today. All area rivers are extremely low, making navigation tricky in some stretches. The rain we got a week ago gave the rivers a little spike in levels but really didn’t do much overall. River temps are slowly starting to cool with the colder nights we have had lately, and steelhead numbers are increasing. Steelhead this time of year are an absolute blast to hook into. Steelhead numbers should continue to increase and hopefully we have a wet November. I will be running steelhead trips through the winter and into spring. If you have questions concerning steelhead or any of our other trips, be sure to reach out to me. Thanks, and good luck out on the water.