How to select the bait and lure for steelhead trout fishing?


How to select the bait and lure for steelhead trout fishing?

When fishing for steelhead trouts, you will find significant differences in their luring compared to the other rainbow trout. The art of it can be explained by going through various steelhead fishing reports. The steelheads follow anadromy, which is going back to their exact birthplace for mating. They also venture into freshwater spaces and spend their lives at sea, unlike the rainbow trout, which dominantly occurs in the pacific ocean tributaries.

Selecting the proper bait and lure for steelhead fishing is, as before, an art. Here we will try to explain in an accurate perspective how to properly utilize equipment, time, and mentality to get your best catch of the day, every day.

Seasonal trends matter

When you go through steelhead fishing reports online, you will find that summer and winter steelheads differ from each other. Oftentimes are known as “summer-run” and “winter-run” during their respective seasons. Beginning in early November and continuing up to May, the winter season trouts are close to maturation and provide a lot of nutritional value.

During the onset of April, however, they start their migration to freshwater, keeping in mind their reproductive maturity on eggs and sperm production availability.  They continue to do so and are finished with the whole migration process by the time November comes in. However, the reproductive maturity of summer-run fishes varies substantially as compared to their winter counterpart.

The important points you need to look through before angling, depending on the season, are as follows:-

  • Summer-run steelheads are the most preferred as their metabolism is high during warm and comfortable water. They have more sexual aggression and mate well
  • Summer-run steelheads, however, do not fully mature before they have migrated from saltwater to freshwater
  • Winter-run steelheads have limited spawn timing as they are not reproductive ready during that season
  • Various steelhead fishing reports suggest going for the summer-runs, hence more sought after as mentioned before
  • Though different in their migration timings, both variants have spawn timings during the early summer and spring seasons

Time management is the key to a good catch

As mentioned in the earlier paragraphs, you need to get the timing right for your catch. Summer-run or winter-run is up to you to decide but getting a little insight on these will help you make a more educated decision. The winter fishes are in a race against time for their maturity and are predominantly moving to ocean tributaries from where they will go into the freshwater for summer maturation.

Keeping a steady plan to get a catch will help in the long run: –

  • Follow the weather trend and the shoreline temperatures. Any indication of the temperature going down will push the fishes early into the river
  • Depending on your area of living, check for local steelhead fishing reports to figure out the best possible time of getting a good catch
  • Sometimes, aggressive steelheads do not even realize the water temperature and are all excited on their own. When the temperature starts to drop but is still holding in the high to mid-region, that can be the chance to get a catch if you have missed out on it at the beginning of the season
  • During rainfall, a large number of fishes start pushing from the lower to the upper region of the river. Look for signs in the weather and take the opportunity if it presents

Look for reviews on catches and seasons online

Various online forums and archives are available where you can analyze the trends of a season and where a major variety of catches are being found. Being resourceful and gaining a lot of insight with steelhead fishing reports will ensure you find the best spot, time, bait, and lure for your angling needs. Whatever little information you may find, it will keep you in the loop on what’s going on in the scene and allow you to plan according to it.

Browsing in your local domain of anglers, you can find what type of trait works in what kind of environment. Following the hearing in these situations will make a difference in how you approach a catch. You can even book trips with professional anglers available in your locality and follow their path. Keeping in mind these simple characteristics of peers as they are light with years of insight and reports with the fish variant, their migration cycle, time of reproduction, and bulk availability in a particular area.

Conclusion

Researching steelhead fishing reports and monitoring the season and weather will help you determine the ideal timing for your catch. Flies work great as bait, and the aggressive fishes seem to love them when caught. Timing your lure for the peak season and keeping up with the local fishing scenario will go a long way for angling in the current and future seasons.

Are you looking for some quick fishing insights from experienced anglers? Our informational site provides you with a collection of steelhead fishing reports from yearly archives, along with the knowledge for bait and timing management. Head on to our website to go through our catalog of reports and what your fellow anglers are catching during the peak seasons. Get in touch with us at (231) 750-0673 or mail us at chadbetts@hotmail.com

Manistee River Fishing Reports


Manistee River Fishing Report - Fall Steelhead
Manistee River Fishing Reports - Fall Steelhead Michigan
Manistee River Fishing Report - Fall Steelhead

Manistee River is fishing phenomenal Fishing has been excellent with good numbers Fall Steelhead, Brown Trout, Coho.  Basically, just a lot of fish. It’s really really good!   

Manistee River below Tippy Dam, has been fishing exceptionally well.   Good numbers of bright Clean King Salmon on the gravel.  Coho and Steelhead feeding on the salmon eggs.  Excellent fishing right now!  Recent rains have brought a lot of very nice fish into the river. Look for fishing to remain fantastic well into November, with the last part of October being the best.     Top notch Steelhead & Salmon fishing on the Manistee River.  

Steelhead and Trout fishing has been best with trout beads, natural colors, and washed out, dead eggs. 

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Muskegon River Salmon Fishing
Muskegon River King Salmon Fishing

Manistee River Salmon below Tippy Dam are now heading into peak week right now.  Huge numbers of King Salmon at Tippy Dam Recreational Area.  Both King salmon and Coho Salmon are now spawning heavily on the gravel.  Sight fishing for King Salmon is truly awesome!!  

Steelhead are a little behind so far this season, there seems to be some in the lower Manistee River near Matson’s or Bear Creek.  Not a ton yet in the upper river, below Tippy.  They’re coming but it may take until the next rain.   

King Salmon on Pere Marquette Lake
King Salmon Fishing Manistee River

Good numbers of King Salmon in Manistee Lake, and Pere Marquette Lake.  Both rivers are now in full swing. King Salmon Season 2020 is now going in full throttle!!  Fish are large this year, not the numbers yet but plenty of fishable amounts.  Cooler nights and recent rains in the north country have pushed Chinook and Coho Salmon into Michigan Rivers.   Casting Thunder Sticks has been productive.  Floats and Skein is also productive.  Great biters on skein!! 

Michigan Salmon Fishing - Manistee River
Tippy Dam Salmon Fishing Guides

NorthWest winds have brought cold water into Manistee Lake. Starting to see a decent amount of King Salmon in the main stream on the Manistee River. Alewives have been stacked in the harbors, Kings are sure to follow.   There is a fishable number of Michigan Salmon fishing below Tippy Dam on the Big Manistee River.
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Manistee River Tippy Dam Fall Steelhead
Manistee River Tippy Dam Steelhead Fishing
Anthony with a mint silver chrome Steelhead from the Big Manistee River below Tippy Dam. Lots of Steelhead on the Manistee River.

November continues to offer excellent Steelhead fishing on the Big Manistee River below Tippy Dam.   Big numbers of Fall King Salmon have brought plentiful amounts of Fall Steelhead.  Floats and bead fishing has been excellent. Offering lots of fishing opportunities  for Michigan Fall Steelhead.  Book Now for Fall Steelhead.  (231) 519-7348

Tippy Dam Fall Steelhead Fishing
Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports

There has been a big push of Fall Steelhead below Tippy Dam, on Michigan’s Big Manistee River. Good numbers of steelhead are feeding behind the spawning King Salmon, and Coho.  Steelhead are much larger this year, offering anglers a shot at a true trophy Fall Steelhead.  Steelhead approaching 20 lbs is a reality this year!    Bead fishing has been an excellent technique for Fall Steelhead.  Our guides wait the entire year for Fall Steehead at Tippy dam.  We excel a bead fishing and Fall Steelhead. We have the best fishing guides in Michigan for Fall Steelhead trips on the Manistee River, below Tippy Dam.   Text to Book>>
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Muskegon River King Salmon Fishing
Casting Thunder Sticks produces huge King Salmon.
Tippy Dam Salmon Fishing Guides

A Mixed bag of Salmon fishing below Tippy Dam.  A hodgepodge of excellent eating fish. King Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Walleye. All from a morning of casting Thunder Sticks.  Michigan Salmon Fishing. 

Starting to see a lot of activity in the upper sections of the Manistee River. High Bridge to Tippy Dam is starting to see a decent, fishable number of King Salmon, and Cohos.  A handful of Chinook have started to spawn just above Suicide. 
Spawning should continue in earnest once we get some cooler weather.   Book Now!!  

Manistee River Salmon Fishing
Lots of Salmon movement the past few days. Good numbers of salmon entering the Manistee River.
Michigan Tippy Dam Salmon Fishing
Good Numbers of KIng Salmon below the Tippy Dam on the Manistee River. Recent rains have brought a very nice batch of Salmon into the rivers. More fish are expected. We do have Manistee River Salmon Guide Dates Available.

Recent rains last night made for an excellent morning fish.  Good numbers of Manistee River King Salmon came into the river last night. Tippy Dam finally received a good push of fish.  Bear Creek also has a decent, fishable number of salmon. 9 mile to Johnson Rd.  Casting Thunder Sticks, Skein under a float, and fly fishing have all been productive.   BOOK NOW

Tippy Dam Salmon Fishing Manistee River
Hunter landing some beautiful King Salmon below the coffer at Tippy Dam on the Manistee River. New pushes of Kings entering the river daily.

We’re starting to see good numbers of Kings below the Tippy Dam – Manistee River.  The Salmon seem to be moving up river a little earlier this year.  Water levels are great for migration. It should be an excellent year at Tippy.     Casting Thunder sticks, Skein under Floats, and fly fishing are all producing nice fish at this time. 

Tippy Dam King Salmon - Manistee River
Manistee River King Salmon
Starting to see some fresh King Salmon in the lower river near the train trestle and Insta-Launch. Manistee River Salmon Fishing in Michigan.
Manistee River King Salmon Fishing below Tippy Dam
Casting Thundersticks for early season King Salmon on the Big Manistee River below Tippy Dam. Silver fish are entering the river daily, with new fish showing up!

Manistee River Fishing Reports below Tippy Dam – Manistee River Trout fishing has been the name of the game. Water levels are perfect. Clear, with summertime levels. Hot and humid weather has got the insects and the trout going big time!  Dry fly fishing has been excellent this week.  Best hatches right now for Tippy Dam have been Cinnamon Caddis and Jade Caddis.  #16’s have been fishing well. There has also been Brown Drakes, Hexes, and a few Isonychia Bicolor.  King Salmon and Steelhead fry patterns have also been producing a lot of quality Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.   Hot and humid weather has also been making for some very good Smallmouth Bass Fishing.  Summer is here, it’s a great time to  get on the water!   Text or Book online. Click here for availability.

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Guided Pan Fishing has been excellent. Limits of good sized Pan Fishing - Blue Gill and Crappie.
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Manistee River Trout Fishing - Numbers of quality resident Rainbow & Brown Trout below Tippy Dam. We offer both light tackle and fly fishing for trout in Michigan.

Manistee River Fishing Reports – Updated Fishing Reports for the Big Manistee River below Tippy Dam.
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World Class Trout Fishing on the Big Manistee River.   Dry Fly Fishing Trophy Brown Trout. Free Style Nymphing for quality Rainbow and Brown Trout. Top Water Smallmouth Bass. and Skamania Summer Run Steelhead below
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Manistee River Spring Steelhead Tippy Dam
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Manistee River Spring Steelhead below Tippy Dam
Lots of bright Spring Steelhead below Tippy Dam.

Manistee River Fishing Report – Updated Fishing Reports for the Big Manistee River for Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass below Tippy Dam.

Spring Steelhead Fishing on the Big Manistee River has been going well.  Lots of new Steelhead on gravel. Tippy to High Bridge has the most fish with bright silver fish showing up daily. Fly Fishing for Manistee River Spring Steelhead has been excellent! (231) 519-7348

Our best techniques have been float fishing with trout beads, drifting  floats behind and around spawning gravel. This has definitely been the most productive.  Fly Fishing has also been excellent for Manistee River Spring Steelhead. Stone flies and tiny egg patterns have been fishing well.

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Manistee River Fishing Reports - Steelhead Fishing Guides - Tippy Dam Steelhead Fishing - MI

Starting to see good numbers of Spring Steelhead below Tippy Dam. Water conditions are starting to improve and beginning to warm. Many Steelhead have pushed into the upper sections with some steelhead getting over the coffer at Tippy.  Bobber fishing above the coffer has been excellent!

Jigs tipped with wax worms have been fishing very well.  Trout beads, spawn sacks are also fishing well.  Bright colors like orange and  chartreuse are doing great. Water is stained right now so brighter colors are fishing the best.

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Big Manistee River Steelhead Fishing Reports - Tippy Dam Report - Steelhead Fishing Tippy Dam - MI

During the Fall months, the Muskegon River receives a large amount of Steelhead. Steelhead can be fished throughout the Winter and into Spring Months.

 

Steelhead Fishing is really starting to get good below Tippy Dam. Fresh Steelhead have ascended the river, feeding on the Chinook (King) Salmon eggs in the upper River. Spawning Salmon provide a good food scource for resident Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead. Good numbers of both Fall run steelhead, and Skamania Summer Run Steelhead.

There has been a large push of Coho and King Salmon above the coffer below Tippy Dam. Drift fishing with trout beads has been working well for us. Float fishing with small spawn sacks has also been good. We’re doing well on the Coho Salmon casting small Cleo spoons. Blue / silver has been the best.

Manistee River Fishing Report – Tippy Dam

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We are open, and guiding now!! Trout  & Smallmouth Bass is very good on the Muskegon River at this time. Casting crank baits. streamers, or anything that resembles Salmon fry at this time. Salmon fry are the main food right now. Sucker Spawn is also going strong at this time. Excellent trout fishing coming up!! 

Michigan Trout Fishing - Trout Reports MI
Michigan Trout Fishing
Big Trout on the Muskegon River. Casting Crank baits and Streamers. Both techniques are effective now.
Welcome to the weekly Fishing Reports for the Muskegon, Pere Marquette, Grand, 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 Steelhead and Trout fishing.  We recommend booking Betts Guide Service for guided Steelhead fishing guides.

The best available Michigan Steelhead Fishing Dates are  February, March, April, and May. Best Steelhead fishing dates are November, March, April, and May.  We offer conventional tackle, spinning gear, and fly fishing techniques for Steelhead.

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Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports
Michigan Steelhead Fishing

Water levels are finally back to normal with very good Steelhead Fishing conditions on the Muskegon, Grand, and Big Manistee Rivers. Starting to more bright Spring Steelhead entering the lower river.   Float fishing with beads and spawn continues to produce the most fish. Brightly colored beads have been working well.  Fly Fishing with Black Stone flies, and Salmon Fry patterns are also producing. 

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Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports
Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports _ Muskegon River

Michigan Steelhead Fishing has been excellent on most western rivers. Muskegon River, Grand, and Big Manistee River have been fishing exceptionally well for Steelhead.  Float fishing with beads or spawn has been best.  Casting small crank baits has also been good.  Tiny jigs tipped with two wax worms has also been producing fish. Steelhead and Trout both love a small jig tipped with wax worms. Back dropping plugs has also been doing well for Fall Steelhead.

Michigan Spring Steelhead Fishing
Muskegon River Spring Fishing Reports

Great Success!  Michigan offers the best is Steelhead fishing. Good numbers of bright Fall, Winter, and Spring Steelhead. There’s no doubt the Muskegon, Pere Marquette, Big Manistee, and Grand Rivers offer the best Steelhead fishing in the Mid West.   Lake Michigan has ample food and forage base for Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, Lake Trout, and King Salmon.  Extra food has made for some larger that average Steelhead and Salmon this fall.  We should have excellent Steelhead fishing throughout the late Fall and Winter

Muskegon River Steelhead Reports
The best available Michigan Steelhead Fishing Dates are  February, March, April, and May. Best Steelhead fishing dates are November, March, April, and May.  We offer conventional tackle, spinning gear, and fly fishing techniques for Steelhead. Make Fishing Reservations for Steelhead Fishing.   (231) 519-7348

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Michigan Fishing Reports – Updated Steelhead Fishing Reports for Michigan’s Muskegon River, Pere Marquette, and Big Manistee. (231) 519-7348

Michigan Fishing Reports _ Steelhead

We are starting to see good numbers of Spring Steelhead throughout the Muskegon, Pere Marquette, and Big Manistee, and Grand Rivers. Longer daylight, warmer weather, and perfect water levels, have all made for excellent steelhead fishing conditions. Spring Steelhead fishing should remain excellent for the next several weeks.

Michigan Fishing Reports - Steelhead
Both Fly Fishing and spinning gear have been very productive for Spring Steelhead. Fly Fishing with Stone flies, egg patterns, and green caddis have all be very productive. Float fishing with spinning tackle has also been excellent. Trout Beads and small, natural spawn sacks have all been working well, catching a good mix of steelhead, rainbow trout, brown trout, and an occasional walleye.  Visit our Rates tab to Book an adventure now!  

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Prime Time Steelhead Fishing Now on the Muskegon & Manistee River.

Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports - Tippy Dam Steelhead Fishing Reports

Chrome is here! Starting to see good numbers of Steelhead behind the spawning salmon.

Michigan Fishing Reports – Updated Steelhead Fishing Reports for Michigan’s Muskegon River, Pere Marquette, and Big Manistee. (231) 519-7348

Steelhead fishing is starting to kick into high gear! The Big Manistee and the Muskegon River are now both starting to get fishable numbers of Michigan Steelhead. King salmon are heavily spawning and salmon eggs make for easy meals for Fall Steelhead. Look for Steelhead to be most active behind the table top spawning flats with Kings on gravel. Both Trout and Steelhead actively feed on eggs and nymphs being spawning Chinook Salmon.

Most effective patterns for Steelhead have been Trout beads that resemble King Salmon eggs. Natural colored beads seem to be working the best lately with the clear water conditions. Spawn sacks, crank baits, and swung flies all work well for Steelhead during the fall months, Look for lots of chrome Steelhead entering the river during the next significate rain. The last week of October is always the best steelhead fishing of the year for the Muskegon River. Leaf season is also over so steelhead fishing is much easier now, most of the leaves have passed through.

Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports - Tippy Dam Steelhead Fishing Reports

Fat and Sassy! Larger Steelhead this season. Big Kings and Big Steelhead. Looking forward to more silver fish.  Michigan Fishing Reports

Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports - Tippy Dam Steelhead Fishing Reports

Bead fishing for Michigan Fall Steelhead has been excellent! More Steelhead entering the river daily. Michigan Fishing Reports

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Grand River Fishing Report – Michigan (231) 750-0673


Grand River Steelhead Fishing - Grand Rapids, MI.
Michigan Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides
Michigan Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Summertime is hot and we’ve been keepin’ cool with giant Hogzilla Grand River Smallmouth Bass.  The Grand River near Ada, West River Stretch near the Rogue River, the down town area, have all been fishing well for hot weather Smallmouth Bass on Michigan.  A plethora of lures are working well for river Smallies.  Spinnerbaits, soft plastic Ned rigs, square bill crankbaits in crayfish colors, all working well.  30 – 50 Smallmouth Bass are normal for Grand River trips.  The Grand River also offers some trophy Smallmouth as well.  Its an action packed day on the water!

 

 

 

 

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Grand River Steelhead Fishing _ Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand River Steelhead Fishing
Grand River Steelhead Fishing Reports – The Grand has been fishing well for this past week.  We received a nice bump in the water levels last week which has made for some fantastic, double digit days for Fall Steelhead.  Some days have been down right silly with 30 and 40 hook up days fishing beads and chum.   It’s been crazy on the Grand River. November is by far, one of our most favorite months for Steelhead in Michigan.  The Grand River near sixth Street is extremely productive.  Since the Grand River is mostly hatchery based, we encourage clients to keep Steelhead.  Offering excellent table fare for customers.  Half Days  ( $295 for 2 anglers) $395 for 2 anglers)  Fish cleaning is free and included.  Click here to Book Now or text to Book >> (231) 750-0673
Grand River Spring Steelhead Fishing _ Betts Guide Service
Grand River Steelhead Fishing _ Betts Guide Service

Grand River Steelhead Fishing Reports – Steelhead Fishing near Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505

Grand River Steelhead Fishing Reports - Grand Rapids Fishing - MI
Grand Rapids Steelhead Fishing- Steelhead Fishing Grand River- MI

Grand River Fishing Report ~ Updated Fishing Reports for the Grand River, Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass fishing located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Guided River Fishing Trips and Tours on the Grand River in Grand Rapids. (231) 750-0673

Fall Steelhead Fishing – Fall Steelhead fishing has been excellent on the Grand River over the past several days. Late October and November is a hot time of the year for the Grand River. Many Steelhead and Coho Salmon are pushing through the 6th Street Fish latter in downtown Grand Rapids. Water levels are at a medium normal level, offering some decent wading opportunities. Steelhead and Coho are coming through now!

Fishing should remain strong over the next several weeks.

What’s working the best? We been catching the vast majority of Steelhead on chartreuse spawn sacks with an orange floats and 6 King Salmon eggs, drifted under a float or bobber. Float fishing with beads has also been excellent. Chartreuse and orange have both been good. Casting gold spinners or crank baits have also been good.

Updated Grand River Fishing Reports for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout on the Grand River, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (231) 750-0673

Grand River Steelhead Fishing - Grand River Reports - MI
Sixth Street Steelhead Fishing - Grand River Steelhead - MI
The Grand River located in Grand Rapids, Michigan is known throughout the area for epic numbers of Spring Steelhead 2019 is no exception, this river is phenomenal for big numbers of Steelhead and Salmon. It’s a larger river with a huge number of migratory fish that travel through Sixth Street daily. We guide the Grand River when clients want numbers of hook ups or steelhead in the cooler. The Grand River is a put and take fishery with piles of hatchery steelhead.  Great table fare for those who enjoy keeping steelhead for the table.  Steelhead limits are very common on this river.

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Michigan Trout Fishing Reports

Michigan Trout fishing has been excellent on the Big Manistee River below Tippy Dam.  Muskegon River below Croton Dam is also fishing well. Fly fishing with King Salmon fry have been working well.  May fly hatches are also going strong during the evenings. New Michigan Trout Fishign Regulations, 15″ size limit is making for good numbers, and much larger trout.  Guided Michigan Trout Fishing Reports.  (231) 519-7348 

Muskegon River Brown Trout
Michigan Trout Fishing is on fire right now! Mat is the month for trohpy trout. Streamer fishing, Nymphing, Dry fly fishing . Everything is fishing very well on Michigan Trout Streams.
Tippy Dam Trout Fishing
Muskegon River Sucker Spawn - Big Trout

Michigan Trout Fishing Reports for the Manistee, Pere Marquette, and Muskegon River. Trout fishing is in full swing right now in Michigan. The Muskegon River has the Sucker Spawn which really gets big trout on the feed.  Manistee River below Tippy Day has King Salmon fry hatching by the millions, making for great streamer fishing! Pere Marquette River has excellent Gray Drake hatches this time of year!  Pick your favorite Michigan Trout Stream, They’re all fishing really well at this time!  We look forward to fishing with you!   Text to Book>> (231) 519-7348

Michigan Spring Steelhead Fishing Reports Alex with a beautiful Spring Steelhead from the Muskegon River. Michigan Spring Steelhead Fishing Reports

It looks like a warming trend for next week. The river has had very little fishing pressure over the past couple of weeks, with good numbers of Steelhead in the upper sections.  Croton Dam to Thornapple have been fishing the best.

Trout beads, jigs with wax worms, and spawn continues to fish well for us.

Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports Muskegon RiverSteve with a gorgeous buck Steelhead from the Muskegon River near Newaygo. Trophy Spring Steelhead Fishing.
Michigan Spring Steelhead _ Fishing Guides Michigan

Brandon with a plump hen from the Muskegon River. Warmer weather ahead – Should make for some great Michigan  Steelhead fishing!

Michigan Fishing Reports – Spring Steelhead Fishing has been going strong on the Muskegon River. Bright Silver Steelhead have been throughout the mainstream, from the Croton Dam through the Newaygo area. Trout beads & small spawn sacks have been fishing well on light spinning tackle.Spinning Tackle Float fishing has been the best lately. Drifting Trout beads, spawn sacks, or jigs with wax worms has produced the most Muskegon River Steelhead. Text >>> (231) 519-7348

Michigan Steelhead Fishing _ Fishing Guides for Michigan Steelhead

Carl getting a couple while Fly Fishing the Muskegon River. Fry patterns have been fishing well.

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Trophy Brown Trout from the White River in Arkansas. It’s warm there during the winter, with incredible trout fishing!

We also have Winter reservations available for the White River in Arkansas for January 5th – March 15th for Trophy Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. White River Fishing Guides

Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports - Muskegon River Steelhead - MI

Steelhead seem to be a bit larger this season, healthy, strong fish in the Muskegon River.

Michigan Fall Steelhead Fishing _ Muskegon River - MI

Recent rain has brought in more chrome beauties! November is incredible for Steelhead. (11/2)

Guided Michigan Steelhead Fishing on the Muskegon River and Big Manistee River. All Inclusive Guided Fishing for Steelhead and Trout. Steelhead Fishing Charters throughout the Winter Months. Spring Steelhead Trips are also available

Michigan Steelhead Fishing - Michigan Steelhead Reports - Muskegon River

Lots of bright chrome Spring Steelhead throughout the Muskegon River. Lots more to come!

Fishing Reports for Michigan - Steelhead Guides - MI

Bright Chrome with more on the way! Spring Steelhead just now starting to show in numbers. Fishing should remain strong on all the West Michigan Rivers.

Steelhead Fishing in Michigan - Steelhead Guided Tours - MI

Don with a gorgeous Steelhead from today!! Lots of new fish showing up with the recent rain. Look for good numbers of Steelhead in the near future. (11/1)

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Trout fishing is very good during the Winter months on the White River, Arkansas.

White River Fly Fishing Guides Arkansas Trophy Brown Tout fishing during the winters months, where the weather is warmer, and the trout fishing is World Class for big Browns and plentiful Rainbow trout.

Steelhead fishing has been very good over the past week. We received a bump in the water levels today with the recent rain. That’s a very good sign. Higher water levels should pull a few more Steelhead from Lake Michigan.

The Manistee River is coming in strong so far this season. Tippy Dam seems to have a lot of Fall Steelhead right now! Water conditions have been near perfect to bring in the chrome. Tippy to High Bridge is fishing well due to the concentration of spawning, nearly dead Kings. Trout (bead ) fishing has also been excellent this year below Tippy Dam. Color selection has been the key to unlocking the steelhead. Custom beads have fished the best.

Big Manistee River Fishing Report

Steelhead Fishing Guides Michigan - Muskegon River Fishing Charters

Fishing continues to improve daily. “We provide opportunities for anglers to catch fish!” Newaygo Steelhead Fishing (11/2)

Manistee River Steelhead Fishing - Manistee Tippy Dam Fishing - MI

Zack with a good one! Manistee River below Tippy Dam is fishing well for Fall Steelhead. Bead color has been the key. (10/28)

Muskegon River is a little bit behind but doing alright. Steelhead fishing during the morning has been good. A bump in the water levels would certainly help. Might Mo is running low and gin clear. Most of the Steelhead are parked in the upper section, Croton Dam to Thornapple has been the best. Down Low – Bridgeton to Maple Island have been good a times but mostly hit or miss. Rain would certainly change that.

Muskegon River Fishing Report

Look for Steelhead fishing in Michigan to improve over the next week or so. Fall Steelhead want to move so the next bump in the water levels should bring in the masses. Rain will help the process.

Pere Marquette River Fishing Report

What’s Working Best? Beads, Beads, and More Trout Beads have been the best. Small spawn sacks in lighter colors have been working well. Casting cranks, or the swung fly, both picking off aggressive biters.

Manistee River Steelhead Fishing - Steelhead Guides Manistee - MI Pere Marquette River Steelhead Fishing - PM River Guides - Steelhead

Bead fishing with spawn is definitely a guide staple for the colder months. Steelhead fishing has been excellent.

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Guided Fall Steelhead Trips are ALL INCLUSIVE on the Muskegon River and Big Manistee. We offer both Full and Half Day guided fishing. Full days ($395) begin around 8am – 4pm. Half Days ($295) are now available during the morning or afternoon. We allow our clients to keep (3) Steelhead per day. Fish Cleaning is included in your trip. All Gear, Tackle, Bait, and Flies are provided at no extra charge.

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