Guided River Trips

  • June 19 2020

    Summertime….plenty of options!!

    Summer is upon us…plenty of choices….trout? smallmouth? King salmon?

    Local rivers are running normal and the fishing has been great. The Muskegon is producing some trout still, however as it warms the smallmouth bass fishing will take over center stage. Minnow and crayfish patterns as well as some dry fly fishing can be expected.

    The Pere Marquette is another option, classic summer trout fishing. This river gets plenty of pressure, so expect to work hard for the bigger fish. There are some solid browns being taken after dark. Daytime fishing is more of a chuck it and chance it…cover water with buggy flies and make good presentations to get some looks.

    We offer both flyfishing options as well as light spinning gear.

    Now is a great time to lock in your Steelhead and Salmon river trips for this fall.

  • May 8 2020

    We are cleared to begin our guiding operations once again!!!!

    Our calendars are very open right now and we could use your support more than ever.Give us a call to lock in your trips.

    After 6 plus weeks of mandatory shut down we are once again cleared to take clients out on the rivers. Things will be a bit different for sure, for now everyone is required to wear some type of mask and lunches on guided trips are no longer available. So you will have to pack your own lunches and drinks into your own coolers.

    The steelhead run is limping by on its last leg, sure there are still a few around, but most are spawned out or in the process of spawning. Trout fishing will be our immediate focus if it ever warms up we should have some great dry fly fishing for browns…also nymphing with sucker eggs can produce some nice fish. Streamer fishing can be lights out on the right days. Trout trips are available on both the Muskegon and Pere Marquette rivers at this time.

    June thru August will be a great time to book those summer smallmouth trips. Either light spinning gear or flyfishing are great options. Muskegon river for this trip.

    Also its never too early to book your fall Salmon and Steelhead trips before all the prime dates are filled.

    Also remember that we offer Lake Michigan charters out of Ludington as well on a 31′ Tiara.

     

  • April 16 2020

    Peak season and we cant even fish with family, let alone operate our businesses!!!!

    By now everyone knows that this horrible virus has crippled our country, state and family’s. For the guiding business it has decimated us.

    I am really looking forward to the re-opening of the state and to get back on the water. If things open up we should be able to get a solid week or so of late season steelhead guiding in, there will be a few fresh fish mixed in with the drop backs, trout will also be on the feed as the salmon fry and insect life will be active.

    Mid to late May-August will offer trout fishing on both the Muskegon, but also the Pere Marquette rivers, please let us know if you would like a nice relaxing float trip down one of these rivers.

    June -August is a great time to chase smallmouth bass on the Muskegon river…a great summer trip with lots of catching!!!

    September the King Salmon begin to pile up in our rivers…please book early for this fall, I have a feeling that dates will fill in fast.

    Mid May-August….Remember we operate Hattrick Charters on Lake Michigan out of the port of Ludington. A fully rigged super clean and comfortable 31′ Tiara, we can take up to 6 fishermen, great for family outings, great times….catch some fish and come home with some great eating salmon and trout.

    Please shop local and support the small businesses, we will need your support more than ever!!!!

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