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Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos

May

Put your sight casting skills to the test against delicious Steelhead before they head back into Lake Michigan. This is a great time to hook delicious, fun-to-catch Brown Trout on a fly too!

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Muskegon River

Another amazing morning on the lake!

April 7, 2025

The coho fishing this spring has been nothing short of amazing when weather allows! These fish have slowly but surely migrated north along the coast. Hoping to have the Too EZ in the water by next week and then we will begin running trips!

Spring fishing is heating up!

April 6, 2025

The fishing is heating up right along with the weather! Fished closer to home tuesday and thursday with great results!

Steelhead beat down!!!

April 5, 2025

Spring steelhead is in full swing! We have some fish spawning and lots yet to start. The month of april is going to fish really well.

Spring fishing starting off strong!

April 2, 2025

We began our charter season on our 21’ center counsel “Maine Addiction” targeting coho on Sunday 3/29. It was a great start to the season with some nice fish and smiles all around. Then had the oppurtunity to tag along with a buddy and fish this morning 4/01 locally. We put together a nice mixed bag of fish. If youd like to get out and target brown trout the month of April is by far your best shot! Spring fishing doesnt get the hype in Muskegon like it does in the southern basin however fishing can still be phenomenal. We dont typically see the cohos along the beach this far north but we typically capture a nice mix bag of brown trout, lake trout, and steelhead! Dont let the cooler weather scare you from some amazing fishing that many have never experienced!

Spring Steelhead

March 31, 2025

Steelhead are biting and the sun is shining! Join is on the Muskegon River for some excellent steelhead action. The bite has been great and will increase as we get closer to April. More rain in the forecast and fish on the way!

Steelhead fishing is on fire

March 26, 2025

The fishing on the Muskegon river has been awesome all spring getting into double digit fish is the normal. We are using conventional tackle and getting floats to drop. The rest of spring is looking to be fantastic with lots of fish around.

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What anglers said about fishing in Muskegon River

Definitely use a charter. Lake Michigan is a lot of water and a professional will get you on some fish.

5.0 / 5

Definitely use a charter. Lake Michigan is a lot of water and a professional will get you on some fish.

Feed-n-Time Charters LLC

Expect a knowledgeable captain able to change strategies to match changing conditions. Muskegon offers fishing for a wide variety of species, plus great restaurants and bars for the post fishing experiwnce

5.0 / 5

JRB Sportfishing

We caught 2 big bass the day before our charter just fishing from shore. Lots of bass near fishermans landing campground. Not sure how walleye is because we only caught the 1

4.7 / 5

We caught 2 big bass the day before our charter just fishing from shore. Lots of bass near fishermans landing campground. Not sure how walleye is because we only caught the 1

Limitless Fishing Charters

If you have children going take a few snacks. Ours got hungry in the 4 hours.

5.0 / 5

If you have children going take a few snacks. Ours got hungry in the 4 hours.

JRB Sportfishing

Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and expect to have a great time. Anyday on the water is a good day.

5.0 / 5

Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and expect to have a great time. Anyday on the water is a good day.

Limitless Fishing Charters

Me & my group went in with low expectations not knowing what too expect but overall the whole experience was amazing and definitely worth the money, time & energy!!!

5.0 / 5

Me & my group went in with low expectations not knowing what too expect but overall the whole experience was amazing and definitely worth the money, time & energy!!!

Balls Deep Charters Flint, MI

We had a great time in late August and caught 4 Kings. Was told that May and June might have been a better time. In late Aug fish are moving quite a bit and are less predictable.

5.0 / 5

We had a great time in late August and caught 4 Kings. Was told that May and June might have been a better time. In late Aug fish are moving quite a bit and are less predictable.

Lured In Sportfishing LLC Ann Arbor, MI

Bring a warm jacket and layer your clothes.it’s Michigan weather you know!

4.7 / 5

Bring a warm jacket and layer your clothes.it’s Michigan weather you know!

Limitless Fishing Charters Rockford, Michigan

Enjoyed catching the king salmon Was really looking forward to some lake trout but I'm not familiar with the seasons, being from NJ. The captain and mate were awesome. It's my second trip with them and would certainly recommend to others.

4.7 / 5

Balls Deep Charters Middleville, Michigan

Bring a sweatshirt because it really cools off when the sun goes down. Use the restroom before you go and plan to relax and have fun.

5.0 / 5

Bring a sweatshirt because it really cools off when the sun goes down. Use the restroom before you go and plan to relax and have fun.

Limitless Fishing Charters Rosemead, California

easy to get there, easy finding the charter, not a long trip out to find the fish

5.0 / 5

easy to get there, easy finding the charter, not a long trip out to find the fish

Balls Deep Charters Howell, MI

book your trip and hotel well in advance because Muskegon is busy during the month of august. also there are some really nice tourist attractions in the area.

5.0 / 5

book your trip and hotel well in advance because Muskegon is busy during the month of august. also there are some really nice tourist attractions in the area.