May - June Muskegon River Trout.
Trout fishing has been outstanding! Fishing several types of water with various techniques all of which produced nice trout. Streamers, sucker eggs, and nymphs. Caddis emergence during the day. Gray Drake spinner fall during evenings. (5/16)
October - November Fall Steelhead. We are starting to see good numbers of Fall Steelhead on the Muskegon River. These fantastic fighters ascend the Muskegon in search of freshly spawned salmon roe. Come join us for acrobatics of chrome on the Mighty Muskegon River.

Muskegon River Fishing Report: Drifting nymphs and egg patterns under a strike inicator fly fishing has been very productive. Floats and spawn is also a top producer for spring.
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(5/8) The Muskegon River is currently very high at roughly 4,500 cfs. Clarity on the Muskegon River for Steelhead is nearly perfect. There are a decent number of fish around right and the run is progressing nicely. Water temperatures remain cool in the low to mid 40's. Large nymph and egg patterns, fished tight to the bottom, continue to be effective. We have Muskegon River Steelhead guides for this spring season.

(5/1/11) Today was one the first day of the spring season that stones flies outfished and out produced all other methods including floats / spawn. There were a lot of stone flies in the water column - We landed quite a few steelhead today while fly fishing. Water levels are slightly up and stained. Perfect levels to bring in some great new chromers from Muskegon Lake.
May and early June are prime months for Steelhead on the Muskegon River. Michigan Fly Fishing Report


Muskegon River Fall Salmon fishing available.
We enjoy guiding for Western Michigan's Muskegon River Fall Salmon & Spring Steelhead!
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Muskegon River Fly Fishing Report
Updated Daily fishing Reports for Michigan's Muskegon River & Surrounding Rivers.
Tips, Techniques, Photo's, Fly Patterns.

Whether your looking for a trophy Steelhead, numbers of Trout, or would just like to learn to fly fish. We have Muskegon River trout guides available to make your experience memorable.


Jeff Hoffman from ESPN Outdoors with a gorgeous Fall Steelhead on the Muskegon River.


Michigan Fly Fishing guides available for the Pere Marquette and Manistee River Salmon & Steelhead. Book now for Spring Steelhead!
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Lake-Run Brown Trout Spawn on the Muskegon River during the Winter Months. Most of these browns are 6 to 12 lbs. (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb)

Winter Steelhead are available during the late Fall and Winter months. You can fish them with spinning gear-Floats & Spawn or Fly Fishing with shooting lines. Michigan Steelhead Report

King Salmon are available during the early Fall Months- Late August, September, October.

Casting Crankbaits for early Season king salmon is a blast. You can fish them on spinning gear or FlyFishing with saltwater streamer patterns and sink-tip fly fines.

Muskegon River Spring Steelhead are available during the Spring Months. March, April and May are best for Steelhead.

Fly Fishing is the preferred method for Spring Steelhead. Shooting fly lines drifting stone flies and egg patterns score big numbers of Steelhead.

Fly Fishing for Muskegon River Trout is available during the early summer months. May, June, and July offer exceptional dry fly and streamer fishing for Trout.


SmallMouth Bass are available during the late Summer. July and August are best times for river Smallies. Light Spinning gear and Fly Fishing both work well.

Fishing Calendar:

Spring Steelhead – March, April, May

Trout – May, June, July, August

Smallmouth Bass - June, July, Aug.

Salmon – Late Aug, Sept, Oct.

Fall Steelhead – November, December

Winter Steelhead - Dec, Jan, Feb, March

We specialize in cooperate outings and large group trips on Western Michigan Rivers. Lodging and Hotel accommodations available.


Mark from Chicago, IL with a great looking Spring Steelhead. Chicago anglers enjoy the Muskegon River. Located 3 hrs from Chicago Fly Fishing Guides, 60647


Guided Fly Fishing available for Muskegon River Smallmouth. Michigan River Smallies during July and August. Light Spinning & Fly Fishing tackle.

We seasonally guide on the Manistee River and Pere Marquette River for August Chinook Salmon and Fall Muskegon River Steelhead.

Steelhead Available! - $350 for 8hrs. (C) (231) 519-7348
. Booking Pere Marquette River Salmon - 6am - 3pm $350 Guided afternoon half days for Salmon - 3pm - 8pm $250

Muskegon River Steelhead and Salmon fry - During the late winter months, Chinook salmon fry and lake run brown trout fry begin to hatch out of the gravel into the "Fry" or "Alevin" stage.
These young fish are the perfect food source for larger steelhead and trout during this time of year. Egg patterns with a pronounced "blood dot" or bright red dot mimic the fry at this time. Also patterns such as the "Ice Man Minnow" or other fry or parr patterns also work well. Steelhead and trout during winter are now relying less on salmon eggs and focusing more on case caddis, stone flies, scuds, sowbugs, other macro invertebrates. Stone flies and fry patterns begin to really work well at this time of year when temperatures are cold and food is limited.

Guided Spring Steelhead trips available for the Muskegon River, Manistee, and Pere Marquette River. All gear, tackle, flies provided at no extra cost. Grilled shore lunch is also an option. Join us today for fantastic fishing on Western Michigan's top rivers for World Class Steelhead Fly Fishing!

Centerpin float fishing - Float fishing is fast becoming the predominant means of fishing rivers and streams no matter what the species. Europeans have fished this way for years but it has only been in the last 30 or so years that North Americans have really embraced this style of fishing. In and around the Great Lakes, Float Fishing is becoming the preferred method for taking Steelhead, Salmon and Brown Trout. This simple method of fishing has made exceptionally successful anglers from average fishermen. If traditional Fly Fishing were considered one of the Finer Arts, then Float Fishing would most certainly have to be considered the Deadly Art. Our guides excel in Centerpin float fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead and Trout.

Pere Marquette River Salmon Report:

Light Tackle & Fly Fishing for Fall Chinook Salmon & Steelhead on Michigan's Muskegon River. Located just 45 minutes northwest of Grand Rapids, MI. Established in 1996, Muskegon River Outfitters was founded with angling comfort in mind. Our guides are first class and want you to have an exceptional and memorable fishing experience. With top - notch guides, our gear is also first class, for Orvis fly fishing tackle for the fly angler. Custom G. Loomis float rods, to custom fit Simms waders. Our guides provide the gear and tackle that you need ... at no extra cost to you. Even the flies and tippet are included free of charge. Our full day guided fishing trips can also include a grilled shore lunch for a small fee.

Why choose us for your Michigan fly fishing vacation?

Our jet boats reign supreme. Complete comfort from the elements.
Jet boats are comfortable and quick allowing anglers to move from one great fishing spot to another safely to keep you on fish. Michigan Steelhead are complicated and it takes a lot to keep anglers on fish.
Join us in the hunt for BIG fish!

1) Our staff is composed of well educated, passionate professional guides, who are passionate about Steelhead fishing and getting you on to fish! A great guide is the most important ingredient to a great trip when fishing in Michigan Local fishing guides who grew up on the Muskegon River fishing Salmon, Trout, and Steelhead! ...These guides are the best of the best!

2) We are one of the only outfitters in the region that uses larger jet boats trained fly fishing guides to access several of the seldom fished portions of the Muskegon River, Pere Marquette River, and Manistee River.

3) We religiously scout new water and pride ourselves on offering trips on waters off the beaten path of the Lower Muskegon River. Our guests love exploring the wide variety of fishing trips that we offer.

4) We are an independent guide service and are not tied to a single flyshop or lodge. We work with the regions top Muskegon River fishing lodges, hotels, and fishing vacation rentals near Chicago, Grand Rapids, Newaygo, and Baldwin to help you build the perfect fly fishing vacation.

5) As a result of our steelhead passion, enthusiasm, and depth of knowledge of our guides, we have one of the highest rates of return clients in the guiding industry. Steelhead is our passion!

Centerpin float fishing for winter steelhead -About Muskegon River Steelhead during the winter months.
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Since 1996, Muskegon River Outfitters in Newaygo, Michigan
Why choose Muskegon River Outfitters?
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Our goal is to exceed your expectations and have you leaving the river
excited, having learned or perfected your techniques,
catching fish and enjoying a great day on the water.

Muskegon River Outfitters has been devoted to the pursuit of Great Lakes Spring Steelhead, Trout, and Salmon. We pride ourselves in making Steelhead fly fishing fun while helping anglers learn more about the sport we love! Whether your looking for trophy Steelhead, numbers of Trout, or would just like to learn to fly fish, we have a guide available to make your experience memorable.

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Muskegon River Outfitters offers guided fly fishing adventures on Western Michigan's finest Rivers; Muskegon, Pere Marquette, St. Joseph, White, and Manistee Rivers. (231) 519-7348 ~

Michigan's Muskegon River Hatches

Michigan fly fishing guide trips are available during the summer months
with prolific hatches and lots of Muskegon River Trout!

Tubing and canoeing on the river are also summertime favorites. You may rent tubes, rafts, fishing boats, drift boats, and kayaks from Wisner Canoe on the Muskegon River in downtown Newaygo. Canoes cost about $30, Rafts and rafting, tubing is about $15. You are also close to Newaygo shopping, Kyaking the Muskegon River is also fun. Maps are also available for the Muskegon River.

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Muskegon River Fly Fishing Outfitters
70 West Street, Newaygo, MI, 49337
(231) 519-7348

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Welcome to the Muskegon River Guide Service for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout. We offer Fly Fishing, Centerpin Float Fishing, Bait casting, spinning gear float fishing trips. Spring Steelhead are on the way from the lower Muskegon River. Come check out our daily fishing report for Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead. Muskegon River Maps, Lodge Muskegon River, Stream flow data, tips, and video for Muskegon River Fly Fishing. Guided fishing adventures for light tackle spin fishing spring steelhead. Jet boat trips, scenic tours for wild life along the river's edge. Color tours along the Muskegon River for deer and turkey. We are Outfitters for the Gray Drake spinner fall for trophy trout and steelhead on the fly. Fly Fishing Guides for the Muskegon River.