Muskegon River Steelhead Fly Fishing in Michigan Guided Salmon Fly Fishing for Muskegon River Trout Fishing Muskegon River Trout Guide Fishing

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.

Michigan November Steelhead on the Muskegon River.
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!

Western Michigan Fly Fishing Winter Steelhead.
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!

Center pin float fishing Michigan's Winter Steelhead.
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!
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