Fishing Reports

  • December 7 2016

    Time keeps on slippin……

    Its been a very busy last few weeks on the river. The fishing was heating up pretty good just after thanksgiving, but has cooled back off with the falling waters and now dropping water temps. I would guess by the weekend we will see the fish shift into full winter mode. Look for the fish to get moody with water level changes. This is something we tend to deal with a lot on the Muskegon, as no one can guess as to what the dam operators are thinking.

    Look for the fish to start to group up in slower pools, look for pools with bottom structure, like logs, drop offs and rocks to hold the most fish. Float fishing will get the most action, lighten your tackle, beads, small spawn bags and tiny nymphs.

    Winter 1/2 day trips for only $200 for 1-2 anglers start December 15th.

    We also off holiday gift certificates for any amount.

     

  • Nov 7 2016

    Just a quick update today, nothing much has changed. We are heading into the peak of the fall steelhead run here in West Michigan and the air temps are in the 60’s for the last few days…..not normal to say the least, but it sure feels good.

    The fact of the matter is that this mild weather hasn’t helped the fishing as of late, but may pay off with huge dividends in December. Water temps of both the lake and in the rivers is very warm for this time of year. The fish are just trickling in, but we are seeing decent pushed of fresh fish with every decent rain storm. Pray for rain !!

    Egg patterns are still the top choice. Float fishing has been the most productive choice in my boat. Covering a ton of water is the key, as fish are holing in all types of places.

    November 15 is available for anyone looking to hit the river instead of the woods.

  • October 25 2016

    Chrome is the color!!!

    We have been targeting fall steelhead for the last couple weeks, the numbers have been pretty typical for this time of year. The fish look very healthy this year, similar to the run 3 yrs ago, where we saw many fish into the high teens. Although to the date 13lbs is the largest we have boated thus far. Look for numbers to increase with every rain and cooler temperatures in the next few weeks.

    We have been float fishing with beads for the most part, but spawn bags have also worked well when we have used them.

    If you are in need of some great steelhead tackle check out  www.raventackle.com

    We do still have a handful of openings, please give us a call if you would like to get on the water.

     

     

     

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