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Michigan's Muskegon River Steelhead

Current Jenison Public Schools Superintendent, Tom TenBrink, and former JPS Superintendent, Dr. Dave Dresslar, are two of my dearest friends and former colleagues. Today, they schooled some of Michigan’s Muskegon River steelhead on the Muskegon River, and what a blast it was! Egg imitations, caddis, leaches, and buggers were on the menu and were met with an enthusiastic reception from the steelhead.

Characteristic of early May, the guys hooked Michigan’s Muskegon River steelhead in various stages of the spawning process. Tom holds a drop back hen, and Dave poses a darker hen that was not yet dropping eggs and that fought with the speed and strength of a fall steelhead. Tossed in was a massive, very bright buck that on its final leap, crashed back on the tippet, busting off immediately, much to Dave’s dismay. The guys also hooked bright skipper steelhead that true to form, popped out of the water repeatedly.

All in all, it was simply a great day with two of the finest men and educational leaders one could ever meet. It was my privilege to serve alongside them and now host them on the river we treasure so much.

Captain Tom Kuieck

Michigan's Muskegon River Steelhead

Michigan’s Muskegon River Steelhead Fishing Season has been in full swing in Michigan and we’re gearing up for a fantastic Spring Rainbow Trout Season and Spring Brown Trout Season! If you are looking to get out swinging flies on the Muskegon River this Spring with an Orvis endorsed guide who can help you find Spring Rainbow TroutSpring Brown Trout or Spring Steelhead, we invite you to give us a call at (616)293-0501 to hear our open dates or visit our Contact Page for more information. While spots will fill quickly, some of the best weeks have availability today although they won’t last long!
For more information on booking your next Spring Steelhead, Rainbow Trout or Brown Trout Fly Fishing trip on the Muskegon River, give us a call us at 616.293.0501. Or email us at info@muskegonriverlodge.com or fishon@riverquestcharters.com to find out which dates are still available!
Be sure to visit our website Muskegon River Lodge for more information on our beautifully secluded, 12.5 acre wooded property with 400 feet of prime Muskegon River footage and incredible water views for our guests to enjoy. Whether you’re a party of two or a group of eight, the Muskegon River Lodge is reserved exclusively for you and your guests. Slip into the hot tub, settle into the sauna, kick back in the lounge, or scan the river for rises from the deck overlooking the river. Walk to the river’s edge and board large, comfortable, jet boats expressly designed for fly fishing and piloted by RiverQuest Charters fly fishing guides, Visit RiverQuest Charters to find out more about our fly fishing charter services and our upcoming fly fishing seasons.  And Follow Us on FacebookInstagram or Twitter to see our most recent catches of Steelhead and Trout.