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The Muskegon River offers a wide variety of resident Rainbow and
Brown Trout. Incredible migrations of Chinook, Coho, Steelhead,
and Lake Run Brown Trout. The ultimate tailwater fishery!

Steelhead is our game! The Muskegon River offers anglers the opportunity
for Steelhead over 9 months a year. Late Oct. - Late May. Winter
Steelhead.

New for 2011 are Smallmouth Bass and Trophy Trout fly fishing
trips on the upper Muskegon River near Hersey and Evert. In short,
Betts Guide Service fly fishing guides, based in Newaygo on the
Muskegon River, put you where fly fishing is best at any given time
of day and year. Muskegon
River Smallmouth

Both Chinook and Coho Salmon are available on the Muskegon River
during the Fall months. Late August through late October being the
primary dates.

Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River is best during the late
Fall and Winter. We average well over a steelhead per hour landed
during winter. Both Centerpin, light spinning, and fly fishing work
well.

Hatches: on the Muskegon are vast and prolific.
Being a tail water, it is loaded with caddis of many species. It
is also host to large numbers of Mayflies; Gray Drake, Sulfurs,
Blue-winged Olives, and Stone flies. Best hatch months are May,
June, July, August, and September. This river also has phenomenal
streamer fishing in May and June!

Guided Fly Fishing Adventures on Michigan's Muskegon River for Salmon,
Steelhead, Trout and Smallmouth Bass. (231) 519-7348

We also offer guided fishing trips for Women in Fly Fishing! Rhonda
with a gorgeous 20lb Steelhead taken on the the Muskegon River in
November 2012.
Back-Bouncing for Steelhead is very productive for
Michigan Steelhead during the winter months.
Our favorite technique is center pin float fishing.
Using a float and suspending a trout bead or spawn sack below the
float. Light spinning tackle also works great.
During the Fall and Winter migrations of Steelhead,
many fly fishing techniques work well including spey, floating lines
with indicators, running lines with and egg and nymph. We also spend
a lot of time focusing on fly fishing with Alaska trout beads.
Guided fishing charters are available on the Muskegon
River throughout the year.
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Muskegon River: An Awesome
Tailwater Fishery!
(Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass)
As Summer begins, We look forward to wonderful trout
fishing and and amazing hatches that the Muskegon River has to offer.
Great populations of resident Rainbow and Brown trout rising to
caddis dry flies!!
Our guides wait all season for the six weeks of
the Gray Drake spinner fall, and may fly hatches of epic proportion
with large rising trout! Please join us for some wonderful trout
fishing on the mighty Muskegon River.
Come
join us for the best in Michigan Steelhead Fly Fishing. Steelhead
fishing guides on the Muskegon River during October, November, and
December. Guided Jet Boat Fly Fishing on Michigan's Hottest tailwater.
Michigan Steelhead Guides.
Located less than
an hour from Grand Rapids, the Muskegon River boast some of
the absolute best Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout fishing in the
Great Lakes Region! With expansive gravel bars, slow deep holes,
runs and over fourteen miles of spawning gravel, it's no wonder
the Mighty Muskegon is home to so many trout and game fish species.

Muskegon River Fall Steelhead.
The Muskegon River is a boat river where jet boats
are king. Jet boats allow you to find and stay with the fish.
During the summer months, drift boats and wading are great ways
to cover the river.
Croton is where the Majority of action starts. For three miles
below the Croton dam is solid spawning gravel and expansive riffles.
This section is loaded with many resident trout from 12"
to 16".
Muskegon River Fly Fishing Trout.
The Mid-section, Thornapple access to Newaygo
is where large numbers of Great Lakes Steelhead and Salmon migrate
to hold and spawn throughout the winter and spring.
The months of November, December, March and April
are the best times of the year for Steelhead. Ten pound steelhead
are common but there are fish up to 20 pounds!

Muskegon River Winter Steelhead.
One of the best times to come fish the Muskegon River's salmon
run in October. Our run on the mighty Mo is short but sweet! Riffles
with 200 plus salmon are normal, with hook-ups exceeding forty
or more. Average Chinook is 15 pounds but fish over 30 pounds
have been brought to hand!

Winter Float Fishing with center pin reels.
Species in the Muskegon River are mostly Steelhead, Chinook
salmon, Rainbow and Brown Trout but also includes Smallmouth Bass,
Walleye, and Lake Run Brown trout. Sometimes Lake Trout and Sturgeon
ascend the Muskegon as well.
Due to the great quality and diversity of fly
fishing in Michigan, Betts Guide Service is pleased to offer exciting
and memorable guided trips on other outstanding Michigan rivers.
In addition to guided fishing on the Muskegon
River and given the quality and variety of Michigan fly fishing.
The St. Mary's River, St. Joseph River, and the Big Manistee River
also offer the best in Michigan Fly Fishing.
Manistee River Steelhead in November and December
are great for Fall & Winter. The Manistee receives a late
run of Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Michigan strain Fall Steelhead.
In June and July, it's home to Manistee River Summer Run Steelhead.
August and September is Manistee River Chinook Salmon Season.
The St. Joseph River near Barrien Springs, MI
offers St. Joseph River Summer Run Steelhead during late May June
and July.
We also seasonally guide anglers on the St. Mary's
River for Atlantic Salmon during the Hex hatch. These great fighters
also love flies on the swing!
Betts Guide Service will help you arrange fly
fishing trip lodging, at your request, for you and your group
at a place you're sure to love and remember!
(231) 519-7348
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