Join U.S.C.G. Captain and 20+ year guide Jeff Bacon for an outing on a west Michigan river in pursuit of Salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow and Brown trout, as well as Smallmouth Bass. Year round guided fishing trips with fly fishing or light spin tackle equipment, all experience levels welcome.
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Reserve your all inclusive, guided river fishing trip to pursue Salmon, Steelhead, Brown & Rainbow Trout, as well as Smallmouth Bass. With several rivers to choose from based on time of year and fishing conditions, we can use either fly fishing or light spin tackle equipment to fish the Muskegon, Grand, Pere Marquette, Manistee, White and Flat rivers in west Michigan, enjoying a day on the river and catching fish. From beginner to advance angler, all skill and experience levels welcome and group outings are easy to arrange with the services of long time, fellow guides I regularly call on to help out with larger group trips.
Muskegon River Fishing Report – August 4, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river in and around the Newaygo, Michigan area is running a little above average for this time of early August and has cooled down some due to colder overnight air temperatures as of late. Recent rains put some good water into […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – July 30, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for July 30, 2020 in and around the Newaygo, Michigan area is focused on the warm water species of fish that make up a bulk of our fishing come this time of summer. Giving the trout a break at […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – July 14, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for July 14, 2020 in and around the Newaygo, Michigan area is about the temporary return of more normal mid July weather over the last few days. After having gone through the Summer Sahara Blast of 2020, I hope […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – July 8, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for July 8, 2020 for the Newaygo, Michigan area is focused on the heat wave that has taken over the Midwest and much of the country, which has in turn affected the lakes and rivers and related fishing. With […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – June 23, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for June 23, 2020 in the Newaygo, Michigan area covers both the closure of our prime “hatch time” for dry fly fishing opportunities for resident Rainbow and Brown trout, as well as the onset of the Muskegon rivers “second” […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – June 15, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for June 15, 2020 around the Newaygo, Michigan area is about the last good round of insect hatches we’re approaching and the dry fly fishing opportunities that come with them. We have seen a very odd last 2+ months […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – May 27, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river near the Newaygo, Michigan area is still running well above average flows due to the heavy rains and flooding that swept across Michigan the week before last. Click HERE for current Muskegon river water flow data below Croton hydroelectric dam. We’re […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – May 19, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for May 19, 2020 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is about the massive rains that came through much of Michigan in the last 2+ days and the very high levels on the Muskegon river. With the river having dropped […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – May 12, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for May 12, 2020 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is about the change of “seasons” on the river and pursuit of resident Rainbow and Brown trout as we get into the best dry fly fishing of the year !!! […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – May 10, 2020 – Newaygo, Michigan Happy Mother’s Day Moms ! The Muskegon river fishing report for May 10, 2020 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is about FINALLY being able to get back on the river and provide guided fishing trips. After way too many weeks of being shut down […]
