When the weather has allowed us to get out, the Grand River has been fishing good for winter steelhead. I love it on the river this time of year. Angler pressure is low resulting in fish that have not been picked on. If you can locate the fish, they will usually play. The hens are getting plump and we have seen some nice bucks as well this month. Master angler fish are not uncommon this time of year. Get in touch with me if you are interested in a February, March or April steelhead trip. My email is steel-header@live.com or give me a call at 616 813-5989. I have also been booking some spring trout and summer smallmouth trips and fall King Salmon trips are filling as well, so get ahold of me for availability.
We have entered what is classified as the beginning of early winter fishing in West Michigan. The Grand River is slightly above normal water level, and the color looks great. Water temperature is in the upper 30’s at this time. A mix of chrome and dark steelhead are spread throughout the system. Most of our fish have been caught bobber fishing with beads, spawn bags or a combination of both. Backbouncing has been productive in some areas of the river as well. The Muskegon River is at a good level and the water is very clear with water temps in the low 40’s. Because of the clear water conditions, bobber fishing with beads or small bags has been the most productive tactic with cloudy days fishing best.
I have winter dates available for those wanting to experience a beautiful and productive time to be on the river. Get in touch with me at 616 813-5989 or steel-header@live.com for all things related to fishing.
The appropriate weather for fall steelhead fishing has finally arrived. Some rain and cooler temps have steelhead coming into West Michigan rivers. I have been running about 90% of my trips on the Muskegon River. The fishing has been consistent with a few tough days and good days in the mix. The level of the Muskegon has been good and the water clarity has been slightly stained to clear depending on the day or stretch of river. The Grand River has been slowly dropping. It is a little ways away from the level I like to see, but hopefully it will get there. I do have some December dates available yet. Get with me if your interested in getting out in what I consider one of my favorite months to be steelhead fishing. (616) 813-5989 or steel-header@live.com