The return of warmer weather has slowed the progression of fall on the Muskegon River. Pretty typical for this time of year really. Water temperature is fluctuating from the upper 60’s to about 70 degrees on the warmest afternoons. This weather pattern will hold through...
While the drakes & trout weren’t cooperative this morning, our pitbulls of the river were all business. Summer smallmouth bass kept us busy throughout the day. In fact, both Jerry & Bruce lost count by mid afternoon! Drakes & Iso’s are keeping the trout looking up...
Salmon and steelhead season is nearly upon us on the Muskegon River. Today's fishing for me was really more about the process and the enjoyment I get casting and fishing two-handed rods. Sure, both the fly and spot were calculated, but honestly I expected only...
Thankfully the plastic hatch (tubes) hasn't been too big of a deal during the week. However this afternoon on a rare weekend trip we found ourselves in an epic emergence. Sure, its everyones river, and I really like to see families of all ages out...
It's pretty hard to believe that the last weekend (unofficial) of summer is upon us. The past few cool nights have started to drop our water temperature into the upper 60's which is good news for our resident trout. Smallmouth bass remain the main focus...
Despite the chilly fall-like mornings summer fly fishing remains fantastic. Crawfish patterns held there own as did the usual boogle bug. The Muskegon River remains very summer-like with an average temperature around 70 degrees. Sure, some of the early rivers are producing some good fall...
Smallmouth fishing continues to be strong on the Muskegon River. This morning as the stream rose off the river a little taste of fall was certainly in the air. Undoubtedly, we will return to temperatures in the upper 70's and low 80's in the near...
The realities of summer fly fishing are that some days are just simply better than others. Today would prove that without question. Bright sunny skies and high pressure made for a fantastic day on the Muskegon River, but left Ben wondering where did all the...
Right out of the gate I knew I would like Ben. "How many do you think we'll catch today" as we headed down the stairs from the Muskegon River Lodge towards the river. "I know, I know, I'll be happy with only one...
Long-time guest and friend Jim enjoying some of summer's best top-water smallmouth fly fishing with RQ guide Capt. Don. Don't let summer slip past you—dust off your fly rod and get after it! Capt. Steven Kuieck...