Pictured above is client and good friend Chuck with a great spring steelhead. The steelhead fishing has been good for us as we begin the spring season. We have been catching new fish, fish that have been around awhile and have yet to spawn and drop back fish on our recent trips. At this time, most West Michigan rivers are experiencing high water conditions. The high-water levels and the warmer temperatures that are being forecast should really get the spring run going. I’m anticipating that the next 3 weeks should be good fishing. I have some spring dates available through April. If you’re thinking about a trip, get in touch with me to discuss what dates are open. Also, I have been booking a fair amount of summer smallmouth bass trips lately, and my fall king salmon dates are very limited. Call (616) 813-5989 for trip information and availability.

The spring steelhead run is quickly approaching. I have some good March week dates available yet. My weekend availability is March 11 (4hr trip only on this date) March 12, 19, and 26. April week dates are available as well. April weekend availability at this time is April 15, 16, 22, 23 and 29. With the warmer than average winter we have had so far, there is a possibility the run could get going early. But the fish will ultimately decide that! Winter fishing has been going good for us on both the Grand and Muskegon Rivers. Some days we have had to work for them harder than others, but that is typical of winter steelhead fishing. We got a bump in water levels on both rivers from the February rainfall. A big push of fish did not seem to come in with the increased water levels, but some new fish have trickled in, and the older fish were shuffled around a bit.

Get in touch with me, 616 813-5989, if you have any questions about our spring steelhead trips or any of the trips we offer throughout the year. My King salmon availability is filling up already, so if you are interested in a guided salmon trip next September or October it would be best to talk with me soon about that.

The buck pictured above is a mature, wild winter steelhead. We have been seeing some very nice fish on our outings so far this winter. The Grand River has been fishing good for us. Bobber fishing beads, spawn bags and hair jigs has been productive. Back-bouncing eggs has been working well too. The recent mild temps have been great for getting on the river. I love winter steelhead fishing. If it’s something you have never experienced before, you might want to consider giving it a try with the above normal temperatures forecasted. I have both weekend and weekday availability this month for Grand or Muskegon River steelhead. I will be running trips for steelhead now through the month of April. (616) 813-5989