Summer Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be very good on the Muskegon River. Yesterday my son and I were able to hit the river one last time before he heads off to College for the fall. Despite the very low water and bright conditions top-water...
So, when former educator colleague Nancy called me late last year to let me know that she thought a RiverQuest Charters gift certificate for husband Tim (who also is a former colleague) would be an out-of-the-box, surprise Christmas gift, I assured her that in my...
On what proved a gorgeous, Chamber of Commerce day on Michigan’s Muskegon River, long time customer and friend Paul joined me for a guided float trip for smallmouth bass. We had the river to ourselves nearly all day, save the occasional soaring eagles, squawking herons,...
Faced with the perennial “What should I get my husband for Christmas?’ question, Bernie’s wife decided to buy him a RiverQuest Charters fly fishing float trip, something totally new to him. I can’t imagine what he thought when he opened his gift and saw the...
Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be good on the Muskegon River. Whether you enjoy top-water or streamers, both are regularly taking bass. Look for this fishing to continue through early September. Pictured above is new friend Mike and his son with a nice double and...
Chris and his son Henry joined me this morning for an introduction to fly fishing experience on the Muskegon River. While today was Henry’s first time fly fishing, it certainly wasn’t his first time fishing. Henry proudly told stories of the the Redfish and sea...
Kris joined me today on the river to fish for smallmouth bass. Over the course of our early trips this year Kris had expressed a desire to fish some of her bamboo rods she has collected. The bass were very eager today and it didn’t...
Bass fishing is very good on the Muskegon as the water has warmed from last weeks heat. Golby & crayfish patterns are good off intermediate lines. Topwater with Boogle Bugs should continue to improve. Pictured is a very nice Muskegon River smallmouth. Big thanks to...
Muskegon River smallmouth bass fishing was a little odd today in my boat. The river seemed to be void of fish in some areas while others were jammed up with fish. I haven’t really seen it quite like this over the last several trips. Obviously...
Bill & Lisa-Marie joined me this morning for a quick half day smallmouth bass trip. Water conditions are back to normal and the smallmouth bass thankfully continue to be willing! Boogle bugs continue to be the ticket…..👍 ~Steve ...