Fishing from shore is where most people start. But as they get experienced in fishing they want to go further. This is where boat fishing comes in. Fishing in Manistee river is lot more fun when done on boat. So if you are planning a fishing trip to Manistee river don’t forget to hire a … Continue reading "Manistee River Fishing from Boat – Advant...

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 Read More

Steelhead is one of the most popular choice for fishing. They are like trout but they are different in many ways. Anglers love fishing for steelhead as they are hard to find and catch. But that’s what makes it an excellent choice. Serious anglers love little bit of adventure and difficulty. If you want to … Continue reading "5 Fishing Tips to Succ...

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 Read More

For many anglers windy days may be both a benefit & a drawback. Wind patterns concentrate plankton attracting smaller fish & ultimately fish. Windy days on the other hand might make it difficult to operate boats & the sorts of fishing presentations. As per the Muskegon fishing report anglers must understand how to collaborate effectively with … Co...

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 Read More

If you are familiar with fishing then you know what is a fishing report. Anglers know the importance of fishing reports more than anyone. It’s them who prepare these reports after spending hours in water caching their prize. But fishing report is important for everyone whether they are new to fishing or are a highly … Continue reading "What Fishin...

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 Read More

Anglers know how tough it is to catch a trout fish. They are smart and cunning. You will need all the help you need to catch them. Many people seek fishing guide service to help them catch fish like trout. But what happens after you get the fish? Can you eat it? Trout fish is … Continue reading "Can you Eat a Trout Fish After Catching It?" The pos...

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 Read More

When it comes to fishing for adventure steelhead is one of the most popular species. They are not easy to catch and once you do you get to take it home as a trophy. Some places have catch and release policy to maintain the eco-system. Nevertheless pictures can help you show off your trophy catch. … Continue reading "Use These Facts to Make your St...

Pictured above is client and friend John with an awesome Pere Marquette River King Salmon. We are finished with our King Salmon guide trips on the PM. It was another successful season up there and our guests were able to tangle with some good fish. The season started off strong but the warm weather Read More

Anglers enjoy the sport of steelhead fishing. They are a kind of fish that gives anglers the challenge & pleasure they seek. Steelheads like trout are difficult to capture. To capture them you must employ your most effective strategies. The lure is among the items required to capture a steelhead. Bait is key when it … Continue reading "Guide to Se...

People are drawn to fly fishing for a variety of reasons. Everyone arrives at the table with almost the same problem: how to get started & master fly fishing. It could be the challenging issue of mastering the graceful cast the wish for a much more intimate comprehension of fish that reside in beautiful places … Continue reading "How long does it...

I have been doing King Salmon trips for about 2 weeks now. As is typical with kings the fish are large and mean and giving our customers quite a challenge when it comes to landing them. Some rain and cooler temps sure would be nice at this point and should really get the run Read More

Michigan King Salmon Fishing Reports ~Salmon are here~ Welcome to the weekly Fishing Reports for the Muskegon Pere Marquette and Big Manistee River for Salmon Trout and Steelhead. Updated DNR fishing reports for Western Michigan rivers including Manistee Tippy Dam and Pere Marquette River for Salmon fishing.  We recommend Betts Guide Service for g...

The Manistee River in Michigan so-called the Big Manistee flows into Lake Michigan & has a significant population of inhabiting trout with runs of salmon & steelhead. According to the Manistee River fishing report it’s a medium-sized trout watercourse in its upper reaches & a large dynamic salmon & steelhead fishery under Tippy Dam. During the … C...

We have been running our trips on both the Grand and Muskegon River. The Grand has dropped nicely from the bump in water level a couple weeks ago due to storms. Currently the river has somewhat of a heavy stain in areas I have fished but it looks good and is clearing everyday. Some Read More

Welcome Spring Steelhead anglers – April is upon us finding warmer weather and great Steelhead fishing.  Water is low and clear making for good but stealthy Steelhead fishing. Muskegon River is now starting to get good numbers of Spring Steelhead moving throughout the river system.  Water levels have been consistant and clear with good clarity. …...

Currently the Grand River is high and dirty as a result of the round of storms that hit Michigan last week. Before the rain the Grand was at a perfect level and fishing good. As of today it looks like the river has crested at 6300 cfs which is not a ridiculous high flow. Read More