Muskegon River Guides offer Fly Fishing adventures for Michigan Spring Steelhead. Located close to Grand Rapids Michigan, We have access to the Grand River, Muskegon River, Pere Marquette and Manistee. Chicago Fly Fishing anglers enjoy prolific hatches with less than a 3 hour drive. Updated Steelhead Fishing Reports for West Michigan. Spring Steelhead coming soon! (231) 519-7348

Spring Steelhead fly Fishing adventures are coming soon! March & April are prime months and offer the finest Trout and Steelhead fishing in Michigan. Our guides look forward to fishing with you on the Muskegon River! (231) 519-7348

Trout and Steelhead instructionals available to anglers throughout the year.
Muskegon River Fly Fishing Report
Updated Daily fishing Reports for Michigan's Muskegon River & Surrounding Rivers.
Tips, Techniques, Photo's, Fly Patterns. Learn to fly fish michingan's fall steelhead on the Pere Marquette river.
Our guides offer a wide spectrum of fishing opportunities and techniques. We offer both Fly Fishing and Float Fishing with light spinning gear for Fall & Winter Steelhead on the Muskegon River.
Paul and Norm with a great looking Spring Steelhead! Paul and Norm from Chicago show off a gorgeous Michigan Winter Steelhead from the Muskegon River. Fly Fishing has been very good over the past month averaging over a fish per hour! Guide trips available for Muskegon River Spring Steelhead.
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.

Learn to fly fish michingan's fall steelhead on the Pere Marquette river.
Jeff Hoffman from ESPN Outdoors with a gorgeous Fall Steelhead on the Muskegon River.
Anglers from Chicago fly fishing will enjoy great fishing only a short drive away!
Jake poses with a very nice Salmon landed below Newaygo.
Michigan Fly Fishing guides available for the Pere Marquette and Manistee River Salmon & Steelhead. Book now for Spring Steelhead!
Related Links: Trophy Lake Run Brown Trout are available through the Fall months.
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)

Dave with a very nice Winter Steelhead from the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin, Mi.
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.

Casting Thundersticks is a great way to catch giant King Salmon.
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.
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.

May offers the Gray Drake Spinner fall and big Trout on the fly. 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.

Kara with a chrome Steelhead on the lower Manistee River. Steelhead fishing is available during late October, November, and December. Winter Steelhead fishing is best during January and February, and March. The best Spring Steelhead fishing takes place during April and May. Skamania are available during June and July.

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.

    Chicago Fly Fishing is only 3 hours away. Chicago Fly Fishing Guides available for Steelhead.

    Casting crankbaits for Chrome Manistee River Salmon (231) 519-7348.
    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.

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    Betts Guide Service "The first and only name in Muskegon River Steelhead."
    Welcome to the Muskegon River's premier guide service for Michigan Spring Steelhead! We are sincerely looking forward to the up coming season! We are excited about the current water levels and the new "Bubbler System" built to increase the survival of resident Rainbow and Brown Trout. Spring Steelhead should be fantastic with the higher water levels and increased dissolved oxygen!

    New Video Clip: Float Fishing Muskegon River Steelhead
    One of the best float fishing videos we have filmed for Fall Steelhead on the Muskegon River and Great Lakes region. Lots of float fishing with a ton of hook ups and fish landed on video! Now is the time to float fish Steelhead!

    Unlike the Grand River, White River, and Pere Marquette Rivers, the Muskegon is a tailwater fishery, this means the Muskegon River never freezes! This allows us to guide anglers throughout the winter months for Steelhead and Trout. Float fishing during the Winter is a beautiful time to be on the water with good numbers of Steelhead and lots of wildlife along the rivers banks.
    Now is the time to float fish Steelhead!

    Andy Marko with a Fall Steelhead Spey fishing the swung fly.
    Muskegon River Guided Fly Fishing & Float Fishing Adventures for Michigan's Spring Steelhead ...

    Since 1996, Muskegon River Guides in Newaygo, Michigan has provided anglers with the best in Muskegon River Fly Fishing. With an excellent team of professional fly fishing guides, our staff pride themselves in offering the very best in guided fly fishing, lodging and hospitality.
    Our guides are courteous and professional.

    Every photo on this website speaks volumes about the day we've had, all with a big smile! Our professional Muskegon River fly fishing guides take great pleasure in fishing with anglers of all skill levels. Our guides excel in teaching new anglers from beginners, novices, young people, and families, to guiding
    advanced experts. We specialize in fly fishing throughout the year, not just when the fish are spawning on gravel in the Spring and Fall months. May and June offer outstanding summertime Trout fishing both fly fishing and light spin tackle.
    Why choose Muskegon River Outfitters?
    We have a passion and understanding of how Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass behave in a river's environment. Our main focus is the Great Lakes Steelhead and Trout. We guide anglers for Muskegon River Fall, Winter, and Spring Steelhead over 200 days a year!

    ~Our Fly Patterns work~
    We tie and invent our own fly patterns and study the insect hatches so we can bring the magic of taking a fish on the fly to you in a special way.
    Our broad experiences of fly fishing throughout Michigan and Great Lakes region give us great insight on fly development!
    MoJo Fly Company

    The Manistee River below Tippy Dam offers excellent fishing oppertunities.
    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.

    ~ About Muskegon River Steelhead~
    During the Winter Months, ( December, January, February, March) the Muskegon River is loaded with Winter & Spring Steelhead. Unlike the Grand and Pere Marquette Rivers, the Muskegon is a tailwater fishery, this means the Muskegon River never freezes, allowing us to guide anglers throughout the winter months for Steelhead and Trout. Fly fishing during the Winter is a beautiful time to be on the water with good numbers of Steelhead and lots of wildlife along the rivers banks.

    The Grand River in Grand Rapids, Mi 49505, offers very good winter steelhead fishing.
    ~Muskegon River Winter Steelhead~
    Muskegon's fly fishing can be at it's best during the Winter. Few anglers fish this time of year, the Steelhead are eager to feed well with little angling pressure or guides on the water. Our guides love fly fishing during the Winter months. Michigan is blessed with many great rivers that may be fished year-around.

    We offer guided fly fishing adventures year around for Michigan's Winter Steelhead on the Muskegon River. March, April, and May are also great times to chase Spring Steelhead. The stone fly emergence during March produces excellent fly fishing for Steelhead in March. We have guide dates available for Spring Steelhead on the Muskegon, Pere Marquette, and Manistee River.

    Kurt with a White River Steelhead landed below the Hesperia Dam.
    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.

    ~ Great Lakes Steelhead Fly Fishing Guides ~
    Muskegon River Winter Steelhead 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 ~
    ~ Muskegon River Guide Service ~

    We provide Quality Orvis fly fishing gear, tackle, flies, tippet, whatever you may need at no extra charge. This also includes a grilled, shore lunch!

    Muskegon River Fishing Report Trophy Skamania Steelhead on the St. Joseph River near Barrien Springs.
    West Michigan Steelhead Fishing Reports:
    Holland - Skamania Steelhead near St. Joe.
    Grand Haven - Spawn off the piers- Casting spoons and Rapalas.
    Grand River at Grand Rapids - Steelhead were still being caught by those using a jig and wax worm or spawn bags. Those fishing off the east wall were using white jigs with three or four wax worms or spawn under a float. Boat anglers are back bouncing with spawn. Those fishing off Fulton Street caught walleye on bucktail jigs. Those trolling rapalas caught walleye and steelhead near Rockford Dam.
    Muskegon Lake - Boat fishing is pretty much done however shore anglers were still taking a few walleye. Most are waiting for better ice or a warm-up, whichever comes first. Trolling Thundersticks- spinners, live shinners.
    Muskegon River - Anglers are still finding some steelhead below Bridgeton and in the lower river near Maple Island and Giles Rd near Muskegon and Muskegon Lake. Both Pike, Walleye, and Perch.
    Ludington - Good catches of Steelhead off the North Pier casting KastMaster Spoons, Spawn, and live Alewives. Coho and also a handful of WhiteFish.

    Floats and Spawn has been our method of choice for both Trout and Steelhead. This technique allow the bait of fly to stay in the strike zone much longer than other techniques giving the fishing a long time to inspect the offering. Michigan is also blessed with a great number on lake-run Brown Trout, Coho and Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Brookies during the fall months.

    Located only 3 hrs away, Chicago fly fishing anglers can also enjoy fantastic Steelhead fishing close to home. Chicago is a quick drive North where you can be into many Salmon and Steelhead right away! Grand Rapids also offers great Steelhead fishing near the Sixth Street fish ladder in Grand Rapids (49505) Whatever you may need, Muskegon River Oufitters has a fishing package taylor made just for you!

    Muskegon River Winter Steelhead

    Professionally Endorsed
    Fly Fishing Outfitter Since 1996

     

    Michigan's Muskegon River Hatches
    Muskegon River Hatch Chart.
    Michigan fly fishing guide trips are available during the summer months
    with prolific hatches and lots of Muskegon River Trout!


    Custom Steelhead, Salmon & Trout flies. Unique patterns for the fly fishing enthusiast! Muskegon River Guides for Michigan's Fall Steelhead.

    ~ Chicago Fly Fishing ~
    We are located only 3.5 hours from Chicago. With just a short ride north, you can be into some of the best fly fishing Michigan has to offer! Chicago Fly Fishing anglers will enjoy Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River because we are so close. We are located 3.5 hours from Chicago, Ill     Chicago Fly Shops Chicago, IL 60611 (231) 519-7348. Only a short drive North from Chicago on US-31. We are located 45 minutes North of Grand Rapids, Mi 49505. Grand Rapids is home to our local fly shop, Mojo Flies.

    Muskegon River Outfitters
    599 Ottawa St.
    Muskegon, MI 49443
    (231) 519-7348.