Fresh Muskegon River Fishing Reports

More fish are starting to migrate into Muskegon lake and prepare to run the river. This morning we fished in the channel and in the deep holes of Muskegon lake targeting mature salmon. Throughout the month now we will be able to target these fish in the little lake even if it is too rough to fish on Lake Michigan! Also now even when on our 3-hour inland trip you have a very good chance at hooking up with a salmon! This gives you the offshore opportunity at an inshore price!

Another stellar morning aboard the Too EZ! 3 man limit of salmon plus some bonus fish by 9:30! The past few weeks have been the best fishing ive ever seen. Dont miss out!

BLOOP...BLOOP...BLOOP...BLOOP...SMASH! If you love that sound or if you haven't ever experienced it, NOW IS THE TIME! The rivers are running really hot, and the Smallies are fired up and very willing to leave cover for a big top water meal. 30 plus fish days are very possible right now. My favorite about August is it seems the river becomes very quiet as kids start to gear up for school and fall sports and other fisherman are starting to think about Salmon fishing. It's very possible to only see a few if any fisherman on the river. I've had a few chances to get out on the Pine River to "SCOUT" for big angry Pike. The Pike bite has been good, but no GIANTS to report. I look forward to finding some as we begin getting into some cooler nights and mornings here in a few weeks. If you don't like the busy Salmon rivers, getting out for fall Pike fishing can be very relaxing and rewarding!

The past few weeks have brought the best fishing ive ever seen in my life! Tons of coho have shown up making for non stop action throughout the trip! If you have been waiting for good fishing to book a trip Do Not Wait!

I've had more interest in Pike fishing this summer than ever before. Pike can be finicky fish and totally shut down if it's "TOO NICE" out. However, if you can fish for them during the correct conditions, cool and cloudy, you'll have a really good chance for a special day! I hope I continue to get more interest in Pike fishing. I love pike fishing in the fall; cool weather, colors changing, quiet on the river and BIG Pike roaming around the entire river, looking to feast before winter. Smallmouth fishing on the Muskegon has rebounded after a week slow spell. During a recent trip I had a single client put over 15 Smallies in the boat while using the same Whopper Plopper. While mixing in some Ned'ing and tossing big spin blade's we were finding a mix of medium to large smallmouth. I anticipate the smallmouth fishing to continue to be strong through September. Don't wait to get out, get a hold of me today!

There is nothing more relaxing than floating the Muskegon River in the middle of the summer while chasing Smallies and Trout! With longer days now, evening trips are my favorite this time of year. It seems everything is in play to catch a smallie; from Ned'ing the bottom, swim baits through the middle section of the water or top water blow ups. Trying different things and being flexible is a must until you find what's working that day. Most likely tomorrow it will be something different than the day before. We have had some very odd weather patterns over the last 10 days that have created some tougher fishing. The river went up nearly 2.5 feet and within 48 hours back down 2.5 feet. The river temp shot up to 73 and back down to 66 in the same time frame. Multiple cool nights and days and a few humid days mixed in. Fingers crossed we get back to a steady weather pattern. I have several days remaining in July, August and September to get out for Smallmouth, Trout and Pike (on the Pine) if you want a chance at fighting the hardest fighting fish pound for pound in Michigan, BOOK SOON!