Myself with a chrome Muskegon River Steelhead. We specialize in teaching anglers how to catch more fish! Muskegon River Fly Fishing
Fishing is my passion; it's just what I love to do!

Nathan Hulst pictured above a king Salmon from the Gukanna River in Alaska. Nate is a guide with outstanding skill for Salmon and Steelhead!

Jim Churchill pictured here with a Muskegon River Spring Steelhead. Jim is an avid fly fisher and knows the Lower Muskegon River like no other.

Dennis Bouwens pictured above with a beautiful male winter steelhead. Our guides will help you get into more Steelhead! Muskegon River Fly Fishing

Field & Stream Article on "Slim Jim"
Guru of the Rogue river steelhead!!

Jigs and Waxworms - Rogue River


Lunches: A sample of our grilled, stream side lunch. .(Marinated pork tender loin, Potato salad, Garden salad with dressing) Other meals are available apon request!

Growing up in Newaygo, I have always felt drawn to the Muskegon River. Since the age of twelve, it has been hard to keep me away from it's gravel riffles and outstanding fishing!

In 1996, I worked at a small bait shop in Croton called the Fisherman's Retreat. It was there I found my calling...fishing guide.

In the fall of 1996, I attended the University of Michigan for fisheries biology but soon learned I couldn't stay away. I guided through college breaks and the summers.

For the past 10 years, I have made the commitment to be one of the most knowledgeable fly fishing guides on the Muskegon, Pere Marquette and White rivers.

I am passionate about Fly fishing for Steelhead and Trout!

I currently spend over 250 days a year on the water either guiding, scouting new locations, or fun fishing with my friends.

(231) 652-3189

Nathan Hulst
Nathan and I have guided together for over ten years! Having grown up in Newaygo, Nathan is an Independent Guide who has been catching Steelhead and Salmon here for over 25 years. Nate has learned the intricacies of the Muskegon River, and knows the Muskegon and surrounding rivers better than anyone that I have met.

Nathan excels as a Fly Fishing Guide and enjoys fishing streamers for big trout or drifting flies for Fall Steelhead! Nate is also Master float fisherman for Fall & Winter Steelhead. He has perfected ways to teach clients float fishing with a baitcaster and is a very patient guide, willing to teach anglers how to catch more steelhead!

Jim Churchill

Jim Chrchill - Originally from Portland, Maine, Jim Moved to Bridgton in 1986. Being and avid fly fisher and photographer, Jim immediately fell in love with the possibilities of Fall Steelhead and Trout on the Muskegon. Jim has spent the past 15 years fly fishing the Lower Muskegon River from Bridgton to Lake Michigan.

Jim is also a Charter Boat Captain on Muskegon Lake. His Charter Boat, "On Location" is a beautiful 27ft Ebbtide. His big lake trips provide client entertainment during the summer months for Salmon on Lake Michigan.

Dennis Bouwens
Dennis Bouwens - is our resident Steelhead fanatic! He has lived and fished the Muskegon River and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Denny is a Fly Fishing Guide and excellent fly tyer. He has developed many trout and steelhead patterns for us over the years. He is also a Master float fisherman. He truly loves guiding anglers into numbers of steelhead!

When Dennis is not guiding spring steelhead trips, he's out in the woodlands searching for trophy tom turkeys. Dennis also guides spring turkeys with over 1500 acres of private land.

Jim Lyons
Jim Lyons - (aka- "Slim Jim") is a Master float fisherman and guides with us; primarily walk-in trips on the Rogue and White rivers. Jim also guides thunderstick trips on the lower Pere Marquette River and Manistee for Salmon. He also has a deft touch for float-fishing winter steelhead and is noted for developing the "jigs and waxworm" technique.

Click here to contact us for more information about guided fishing trips, rates and availability on the Muskegon, White and Pere Marquette Rivers!

Winter Steelhead - Muskegon River

Betts Guide Service - Fly Fishing specialists on Western Michigan Rivers including the Muskegon River, and Pere Marquette River.

Grand Rapids, MI - Fishing Reports - Chicago Fly Fishing for Steelhead & Trout. Muskegon River Trout Guide. Grand River float fishing for Winter steelhead.