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.
Book a trip with Jeff!
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 – October 12, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for October 12, 2019 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is about the onset of our annual Great Lakes big game fish season for Chinook salmon and steelhead. The fall run Chinook, or “King” salmon are on their annual spawning […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – September 7, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for early September is focused on the onset of the fall season and pending fall Chinook Salmon and fall/early winter steelhead season that will follow. It’s that time of year when the beasts of the big lake, make their […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – September 4, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for September 4, 2019 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is centered on the season of change we are into right now in west Michigan. With signs of true “fall” knocking on the door, it’s only a matter of time […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – August 21, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for August 21, 2019 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is centered on the continued late summer pursuit of what is typically warmwater species of fish such as Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and some Northern Pike….but not just those fish this […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – July 22, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan Following a number of days with some very strong winds and storms that came through much of west Michigan, the Muskegon river and most every other river in certain regions of Michigan, are running well above average flows. Some of the spring fed streams […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – July 17, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for July 17, 2019 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is about the shift from Rainbow and Brown trout fishing, into the prime time for warm water species such as Smallmouth bass, Northern pike and Walleye. With true “summer like” […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – July 8, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river is still running a bit above average flows for this time of early July in the Newaygo, Michigan area, but showing signs of dropping in levels and rising in water temperature over the next week. Click HERE for current Muskegon river […]
Muskegon River Fishing Report – June 13, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river fishing report for June 13, 2019 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is all about trout fishing, massive insect hatches and the dry fly fishing opportunities they provide. The last week or so has seen a LOT of rain come through most […]
Muskegon River Trout Fishing Report – June 4, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan The Muskegon river trout fishing report for June 4, 2019 in the Newaygo, Michigan area is about DRY FLY FISHING for resident Brown and Rainbow trout ! We are into the heart of the best dry fly fishing opportunities of the season on […]
Muskegon River Trout Fishing Report – May 31, 2019 – Newaygo, Michigan My apologies for no reports over the last week+, I took a little time to re-charge my batteries and went fishing with client friends down in salt water for some screaming fast bonefish ! The Muskegon river trout fishing report for May 31, […]
