Steelhead Fly Fishing on the Muskegon River.

The Season for Steelhead on the Muskegon River varies from year to year depending on water levels, Generally best dates for Steelhead begin around October 20th, November, and December.

Winter Steelhead fishing is best during January, February, and Early March. There are good migrations of Steelhead and trout at this time. February and March are prime time for the Stone fly emergence. Nymphing for Winter Steelhead can be excellent, bringing some of the largest fish of the year to hand!

Swinging Spey Flies is a great way to land Steelhead on the Muskegon River. Other Steelhead patterns like leeches, egg patterns, and Streamers produce many Spring Steelhead and Trout. Trout fishing is very good on the Muskegon River.

Lots of Water to Fly Fish

There are many "Steelhead and Salmon" runs, riffles, and pools as there are placid dry fly pools. Steelhead can be found in the river anytime from October through late May. In the fall they are in the river to feed and can be extremely aggressive eating almost anything that passes them.

Egg patterns and woolly buggers are the most popular in the fall and early winter along with spey and wet flies. Late winter and early spring is time for fishing lighter leaders with smaller egg patterns and nymphs. The fish at this time are a little less aggressive and will not chase flies like they will in the fall.

Late spring is a great time for steelhead fishing also. The fish are fairly aggressive although they can be very selective. Fishing very small nymphs with light leaders is often necessary at this time. Heavy runs of steelhead can enter in the Spring in preparation to spawn on the river's many gravel runs. Salmon enter the river in late September and can be in the river until mid November.

Muskegon River Steelhead in November and December are great for Fall & Winter. The Manistee receives a late run of Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Michigan strain Fall Steelhead. In June and July, it's home to Manistee River Summer Run Steelhead. August and September is Manistee River Chinook Salmon Season.

Guided Fly Fishing Trips for Michigan's Winter and Spring Great Lakes Steelhead on the Muskegon River, Pere Marquette river, and White River. Gray Drakes are the best dry fly on the Muskegon River. Gray Drake spinners, Gray Drake dun, and Gray Drake nymphs fish best in May for Muskegon River trout. Gray drake inn May are the best fly for Muskegon river trout fishing. Pere Marquette River lodging is difficult to find in Baldwin, Mi . We are outfitters for Gray Drake hatches on the Muskegon River. We have Pere Marquette river guides available for steelhead, salmon, and trout. Muskegon River fishing reports are updated daily for the Muskegon River and Pere Marquette Rivers. The Muskegon River Steelhead fly fishing is the best in the Midwest and great lakes region.