Fishing the Muskegon is always an adventure. The biomass is incredible, and some days you just don't know what you will catch next. In the last few days, we've landed no less than 9 different species of fish. Some more insignificant, like the rock bass and gobie, only to catch a northern pike or walleye a few casts later. It makes for an interesting day on the water for sure.
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As the summer water temps heat up on the Muskegon river, so does the smallmouth bass fishing. The water levels have receded, and forage abounds for these aggressive feeders. What a great way to spend the day. Here young Braylen shows dad how it's done. Trout fishing has continued strong with abundant food throughout the river system. Rather than show the typical pictures of guests holding nice trout, I want to show you some pictures from some of my favorite summertime ventures. This is what it's all about in my book, quality time with my boys. And yes, the weekly fish fry has been wonderful. Had the pleasure of taking a trout fishing trip with Don and Jeff the other day. The trout bite was only fair through the mid morning- lots of small fish with a few holdovers.
We were in search of some Muskegon monster browns when we happened upon a nice group of steelhead. Never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, I suggested that we give them a try. The guys were game, picked up on a different tecnique, and here are some of the results. (In June no less) A lesson that I've learned countless times, be versatile. The guys were hoping to catch Brown trout, but were willing to switch to steelhead. It became obvious that the steelhead were much more willing to feed than the trout, and it made for an active day. Much more top water action lately as the waters have receded and warmed just a bit. With forcasted cooler temperatures, the rest of the month should continue to produce some excellent trout fishing. The grey drakes have been thick the past few nights. We're offering evening hatch specials(5 till dark $200) this month. Thanks to all of you who have shared some wonderful days on the Muskegon river with us this spring. Here are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks. Based on the large number of "big" holdover trout that we caught steelhead fishing, I am very optomistic for May and June trout fishing.
Here are a few shots from the last week. As you can tell by the photos, it rained a lot! Fishing was very up and down based on the conditions. Definitely big boy water now, please leave your waders on the shelf - it's just not safe. As many of you know, I love high water. However, if we get all the precip that they are calling for it could mean for some epic flooding. Luckily the water temps are still cold, and I predict that the run should hold through mid May. Please be patient as we may have to do some rescheduling. I'll be in touch if that is the case. Glad there are plenty of fish around.
Good times were had by all on the river this week. Dorel, Guy, Axle, Rolff, and Robin always provide for interesting and fun days on the water. For the ultra competitive angler we have come up with a new concept, the "Seat of Shame". It hurts to miss a fish and have to sit while your friend holds it in front of you a short time later for a photo op.----but we had lots of fun with it!
Robert and Mark rounded out the week with a number of great steelhead. It was good too be out on the water in spring with friends- old and new. Thanks for a great week guys. Nathan Well it looks like spring may finally be making its way here. Water is at a nice level, still a bit cold bit. The temps have been climbing more rapidly with the sunshine. Fishing has been sporadic as can be typical in the cold stonefly filled waters we've been experiencing. Some great fish however, are there to be had. Here's a picture of a great buck steelhead that Dave took this week.
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Nathan HulstHaving grown up in Newaygo, Nathan Hulst has been catching Steelhead and Salmon for over 25 years. Archives
December 2014
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