For the last few weeks we have been doing our trips on the Muskegon River. The Muskegon has been very high, running 5800 – 6000 cfs. The water temp has been around 38 degrees. The steelhead fishing has been consistent. We have been catching both chrome and dark fish. Some steelhead have been spawning, but it seems like the majority have been hanging out in the holding water waiting for water temps to rise before they get on the gravel to do their business. We have had our best luck bobber fishing with beads but have had our days where back-bouncing eggs has been more productive. There are a lot of walleye in the upper river right now spawning. We have been catching some brown trout holding below and around the spawning walleye as they take advantage of the egg buffet. Steelhead fishing should stay good through the month and into May.
Feel free to give me a call (616) 813-5989 for trip information.
Spring is quickly approaching and that means spring steelhead run. Both the Grand and Muskegon rivers have been fishing good all winter when the weather allowed us to get out. As of today, the Muskegon River is at a moderate to low level and the water is clear. Because of that, we have been having our best luck bobber fishing. We have been catching a mix of steelhead that have been in the river awhile along with some fresh run fish. The Grand is at an extremely high level right now due to some rain a week ago and run-off. Before the high water, the Grand was fishing good. Hopefully within the next week we will be able to get back on it to fish in time for the peak of the spring run. Get in touch we me about the availability I have left this spring. 616 813-5989.
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.