It is the first week of March and we are still dealing with artic weather. Getting on the river has been challenging since mid January. When we have been able to get out we have had decent success considering the conditions we have been dealt. We have been starting our outings later than normal to keep dealing with slush and ice floes to as much of a minimum as possible. Floatfishing with eggs has been our most utilized technique along with backbouncing bait. We are anticipating a good spring run with large fish. Things are running alittle behind schedule due to the weather, but the fish will show.

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.