Muskegon River
An awesome tailwater fishery.


Muskegon River Fly Fishing Trout.

Located less than an hour from Grand Rapids, the Muskegon boast some of the absolute best Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout fishing in the state. With expansive gravel bars, slow deep holes, runs and over fourteen miles of spawning gravel, it's no wonder the Mighty Muskegon is home to so many trout and game fish species.

The Muskegon is a boat river where jet boats are king. Jet boats allow you to find and stay with the fish. During the summer months, drift boats and wading are great ways to cover the river.


Muskegon River Fall Steelhead.

Croton is where the Majority of action starts. For three miles below the Croton dam is solid spawning gravel and expansive riffles. This section is loaded with many resident trout from 12" to 16".

The Mid-section, Thornapple access to Newaygo is where large numbers of Great Lakes Steelhead and Salmon migrate to hold and spawn throughout the winter and spring.

The months of November, December, March and April are the best times of the year for Steelhead. Ten pound steelhead are common but there are fish up to 20 pounds!


Muskegon River Winter Steelhead.

One of the best times to come fish the Muskegon River's salmon run in October. Our run on the Mo is short but sweet! Riffles with 200 plus salmon are normal, with hook-ups exceeding forty or more. Average Chinook is 15 pounds but fish over 30 pounds have been brought to hand!


Winter Float Fishing with center pin reels.

Species in the Muskegon River are mostly Steelhead, Chinook salmon, Rainbow and Brown Trout but also includes Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Lake Run Brown trout. Sometimes Lake Trout and Sturgeon ascend the Muskegon as well.

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