Muskegon River Trout fishing is going streong at this time. Excellent hatches, such as the Gray Drake, Isonychia Bicolor, and Cinnamon Sedge Caddis. These hatches generally occur during the evening. Afternoon hatch fishing trips have been the most productive during the day.
Smallmouth Bass fishing on the Muskegon River. June, July, and August offer some of the finest summer time fishing in Michigan. These fish are powerful, and love to fight!! There are multiple ways to fish them, with light spinning gear, and fly fishing being top on the list.
Many of the harbors along the lake shore are starting to see Salmon enter the rivers. The Lake Michigan Water temperatures “Flipped” or dropped significantly over the last several days, kicking off some very good Salmon fishing. Starting to see many King Salmon in the Little Manistee River near Stronach Rd. Lots of Kings in the pools below the “Tubes” on the Little Manistee River. Fishing floats and Salmon Skein eggs below a float, drifted through the deeper holes, has been producing some fish. Flossing with a single trout bead, and black stone fly has also been very productive when fishing for King Salmon. Please remember while flossing, Salmon and Steelhead MUST be hooked in the mouth, to be a legal catch. Anglers must be 100′ from the weir while fishing. I know its tempting to snag them there but please don’t do it!
The Big Manistee River is now at full peak, King Salmon fishing! There are lots on fresh Kings entering the river from the Lake Michigan, with new fish entering the river daily. Good numbers of Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and a handful of Fall Steelhead. Best methods for fishing have been floats and skein eggs. Red or bright pink, has been the ticket for fish holding in the deep holes. Casting Thunder stick lures have also been working very well, especially during the morning hours. Salmon are also beginning to dig gravel and spawn. Flossing is in full effect. Long leaders with pencil weights, and dark flies have been fishing very well for spawning salmon.
Water levels are low and clear, making for excellent wading below Tippy Dam. Look for good fishing over the next few weeks. Plenty of Salmon, with a bunch more coming.
If you need some Salmon fishing supplies, or rod and reel combos, stop in at Pappy’s Bait and Tackle. They have everything you need! You have Herb clean your fish. They also have Salmon for sale, from the Little Manistee River.
We have guided Salmon trips available for the Big Manistee River below Tippy dam. Full Day ( 6hrs) $500 per 2 people. Half days available (4hrs) for two anglers. ($400 / 2 ppl). Fish cleaning, and all gear and tackle is included.
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As our Big Manistee River King Salmon run winds to an end, we look forward to Fall Steelhead fishing through November and December. With 2024 being one of the largest Salmon runs in history, it’s no wonder, this Fall Steelhead will be fantastic this year. Kings and Steelhead go hand in hand. If you have a great Salmon year, the Fall Steelhead and Lake Trout will be excellent. Here at Tippy Dam, we are starting to see, and catch good numbers of both super skippers, and adult Steelhead. Low water hasn’t slowed them down. Steelhead rush up to the Tippy Dam area for the constant salmon egg production. Salmon eggs are pure protein for Trout, and Steelhead.
With eggs being the only thing on the menu, that puts bead fishing into over drive! light colored natural bead colors, such as natural orange and peach have really been fishing well. 10 mm Beads seem to be working the best. Look for Steelhead fishing to really heat up if we get some rain at the end of October.
We have guide dates available for Steelhead on both the Muskegon River, or the Big Manistee River below Tippy. Send us a text for booking. (231) 519-7348
Much more mild than normal, Winter tempratures have offered anglers some great Steelhead fishing oppertunities. The Muskegon and Manistee Rivers has had excellent migrations of Fall and Winter Steelhead, with fresh Steelhead entering from the lake daily.
Trout Beads, Spawn Sack, Jigs with Waxworms, all fishing well.
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Manistee River below Tippy Dam, has been fishing extremely well. Good numbers good, clean Fresh King Salmon, have loaded up on the gravel shoals. Absolutely, lots of salmon! Steelhead are also starting to show up in good numbers. Recent rains from this week, have brought in a lot of new fish as well. Things are look good, as late October is super prime time for the Big Manistee River King Salmon fishing in Michigan.
Big Manistee River Salmon and Steelhead – Guided Fishing Adventures in Western Michigan.
Hatch Master’s Evening Special – 5pm -10pm
Fly Fishing Evening (After work) Special for two anglers – Muskegon River
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Both Trout fishing, and Smallmouth are going strong on the Muskegon River. Gravel redds on the Muskegon River continue to have Red Horse Suckers, and Great Lakes Suckers spawning on the gravel shoals. King Salmon Fry (Salmon Smolt) are the main food source in the river at this time. Sucker Spawn for trophy Brown Trout is coming soon.
Morning Spinning Brown Trout – Smallmouth Bass Trips
Trophy Brown Trout on crank baits – Smallmouth Bass on soft plastics.
7am – Noon ~ ($295 for two anglers)
All inclusive guided fishing on the Muskegon & Big Manistee Rivers.
We are very excited to be able to resume guiding at this time. Both Steelhead and Trout trips are now available. If you had a deposit from April, you may now float it to a new date. Now is also a great time to book a Michigan Fall Salmon trip as well. Many of our rescheduled trips have moved to September and October. Its a good time to get on the salmon calendar now.
We look forward to fishing will you. Thanks for the helping us get through this!!
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Michigan Trout Fishing Report – Trout fishing on the Mighty Muskegon River and Big Manistee River, has been going well. Good numbers over both winter hold overs, (12″ – 18′) and this year’s recently stocked hatchery Michigan Trout. (8″ – 10″) Plentiful Trout makes for a really great day of guided fishing with constant activity. Lots of Trout, and lots of catching. Both morning (light Spinning tackle) and afternoon-evening trips are going well.
A variety of techniques have been working very well for Michigan Trout fishing. The best techique for Trout has been casting spinners on light spinning tackle. This technique in not a big fish trick but, more a less a numbers gig. Great for kids, (We pinch the barbs down, barbless) Because it’s much safer, and doesn’t injure the Steelhead and Salmon Smolt that we catch. I’m personally a fan of barbless hooks for Trout. Tons of Trout are caught so it’s not a big deal to lose a few. This in an excellent trip to introduce kids into river Trout fishing.
We are offering all inclusive, guided Trout Fishing Trips for the Full Day for $350 ( $50 Discount for Summer) and the evening “Hatch Master’s Special, evening dry fly Trout fishing trip. (4pm – 9pm) for $250 – Evening Trips.
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