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end of January Steelhead fishing in Michigan

2012-01-25T17:02:00.000-08:00

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Is it really the end of January. just a few snow falls large enough to shovel. Fishing have been good The Grand river was doing well, now have some ice flow. But the Muskegon and Manistee rivers are open and fishing well. Fly, spawn and pluging all putting fish in the boat.

Spring Trout And Steelhead trips are booking well Still have dates open

Muskegon river steelhead, manistee river st joe river

2011-11-24T03:11:00.001-08:00

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Manistee River: Has good numbers of steelhead all the way up to Tippy Dam. Boat anglers are back-trolling with spoons or plugs. Some are fly fishing while others are drifting small jigs with spawn or wax worms.

Muskegon River: Is producing some nice steelhead below Croton Dam. Some are casting small spoons or spinners while others are floating spawn or flies.

We do have a wanning cresent moon

Steelhead fall fish muskegon river michigan

2011-11-06T02:57:00.000-08:00

Steelhead fishing in Michigan is in full swing, the muskegon river is giving up some beautiful fall Steelhead. from one end of the river to the other the Muskegon river is full of Steelhead. fishing spawn or flys these aggressive fall Steelhead are leaping, twisting, bank to bank action!

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Michigan dnr fishing report

2011-10-27T02:55:00.001-07:00

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364-34956--,00.html

FALL SALMON STEELHEAD

2011-10-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

The fall salmon run has been awesome and we are still fishing for Salmon. Although the Steelhead fishing has been very good.

River level are excellence and the weather has been grate. The muskegon river , Manistee and Grand river are all doing well.

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salmon 2011

2011-10-09T03:43:00.000-07:00

Salmon fishing continues to be remarkable. Its been a banner year and very large salmon, and will continue to be some very good fishing for weeks to come. Manistee river and Pere Marquette rivers are fishing very well. The White and Muskegon rivers are yet to get the big push of Salmon so we have Weeks of Salmon fishing to come. Good numbers of Steelheead are being taken on the Grand river, And we are landing big Steelhead on the manistee river as well.
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2011-09-19T05:06:00.000-07:00

late summer fishing is just off to a marvelous start. Small mouth bass fishing has been unreal, as well as Salmon fishing haven got a chance to do any walleye fishing have netted a few this past week, those that are fishing Walleye are doing very well.

Muskegon river, manistee river, pere marquette, grand river, St joe river

2011-09-03T05:02:00.000-07:00

Fished the Betsie river, White river, Manistee river, Pere Marquette river and the Muskegon river this week, yea busy week. Salmon in all the rivers more as you go north. The heat was brutal the last two days

2011-08-10T05:31:00.000-07:00

a few photos of recent small mouth fishing

Salmon are showing up in the rivers, Trout fishing has improved as air temps lower. Skamania fishing is on the St. Joe. Manitee river and grand River.

Salmon fishing dates and fall Steelhead fishing date are booking now! dougb@riverratdog.com

MICHIGAN D N R REPORT

2011-07-29T07:10:00.000-07:00

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Michigan report fly fishing guide outtfitter trout brown rain

2011-06-01T03:28:00.000-07:00

Michigan report fly fishing guide outtfitter trout brown rain: "
The Bugs are Hatching as we turn the corner from Spring to Summer
Dry fishing hits its peak. June is a big bug hatch month, Stones,
sulpfers, Brown Drakes, Gray Drakes, Blue wing Olives, March
browns, Yellow Sally, Isonychia. Good time to be dry fly fishing.
Small Mouth and Carp fishing also improve. Strip Streamers or use
the spinning rod, to induce the willing fish. Open dates available"

steelhead steelhead muskegon river fly fishing

2011-04-15T04:17:00.000-07:00

At last Spring is spring with Muskegon river Steelhead. The river level and temperature are right for the Steelhead. With many hook ups and many Steelhead to the net. The trout have been on the bite also, and Some large Brown and Rainbows coming to the net. Not to be left out the Walleye are getting right into the mix. http://www.riverratdog.com/

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2011-04-07T17:04:00.000-07:00

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2011-04-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

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2011-04-06T16:36:00.000-07:00

Steelhead fishing remains somewhat challenging at times with water levels raising and dropping from one day to the next. We have be getting fish on every trip, but the big numbers are just not there yet. The spring run is 7 to ten days behind the norm. Current water flows are at 5500 cfs and Visibility at 18 inches. Weather temps at 39 degrees at Croton Dam and can change by a degree or two down driver depending on the air temp on any given day. Crowds have been on the increase, so look for a busy river the remainder of the season croton dam,muskegon river, muskegon river guide, float fishing steelhead, muskegon river steelhead,

end of March

2011-03-28T03:55:00.000-07:00

Its the end of March and fishing for Steelhead has improved despite the cold weather last week. The fishing at the river mouths has been very good. The warm up this week will be good for the anglers and the fishing. The Grand river is high but fishing very well. Muskegon river is improving, the P.M saw a good push of Steelhead last week, Manistee river slowed last week but anglers are taking Steelhead. Seems my email links on www.riverratdog.com were not working last we,sorry i have them repaired now. I have available date for April, May. Doug 517 651 2616, dougb@riverratdog.com

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2011-03-15T05:56:00.000-07:00

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Spring is Time to Fish. The river are swollen and are swelling with Steelhead. The Grand river is fishing very well, as is the St Joe, Kalamazoo, Manistee and Pere Marquette. The Muskegon is still a little iffy. The warm weather this week will warm the water temps and the Steelhead will become more prevalent and willing.

2011-02-18T06:04:00.000-08:00

It was a good week for Steelhead fishing in Michigan. The February thaw warmed the rivers and the Steelhead were on the bite From the manistee to the Grand River.

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winter steel

2011-01-16T15:04:00.000-08:00

Fresh Steelhead in the Muskegon river. This weekend proved to be an excellent Steelhead fishing weekend on the Muskegon river near Newaygo.

There seem to be Steelhead through out the river system I fished near Newaygo Mi and did very well I talked to fishing guides that fished near Croton Dam and Fishing guides that fished Bridgeton, Maple Island. We all did well.

As a matter of fact this week was a very good week. Seams that last thaw convinced some more steelhead to come up river. Why not give me a call book a fishing trip with me and I will buy you a motel room or dinner. dougie b 517 927 9678

2011-01-01T04:13:00.000-08:00

http://www.riverratdog.com/ 517 651 2616 Wow what a needed winter thaw, that is if your a river fishing Steelhead freak! The river levels are good and the run off has brought new Steelhead in to the rivers. Get on the boat!

2010-10-30T17:13:00.000-07:00

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Salmon fishing remains very good on the Muskegon river near Newaygo. But then again so is the Steelhead fishing! Steelhead are also fishing well in Grand Rapids on the Grand River. Egg paterens and nymphs are producing along with Spawn Side drifting, back trolling or under a bobber.

Fall Salmon Steelhead fishing

2010-10-24T03:35:00.001-07:00

Salmon and Steelhead fishing remain Strong on the Muskegon river. Its not uncommon to pick up 6 or 7 Steelhead right now.

And will improve in the next 10 days, rain in the forecast will help improver the number of Steelhead in the river.

Salmon fish is holding. with good number of Salmon throughout the river. Rain to will help to improve the Salmon fishing.

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salmon

2010-09-13T18:32:00.000-07:00

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The Salmon are here The fishing has been nothing but good fun.

fished a private river in Canada for Pinks. No one on the river but us and thousands of Salmon and us. Well their was one bear.

putting together plans to take others up next year. Look for plans on the web site

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Summer fishing

2010-07-28T04:32:00.000-07:00

Warm air warm water. water temps are up this year. Yes this has the fish scatter, but were catching fish. Trout are responding well to nymphs and to late evening drys. Small Mouth Bass are coming to the net Just fished a section of the Huron river with my fishing buddy Gary. A very nice section of river and we did well.

Summer fishing 2010

2010-07-04T03:35:00.000-07:00

Seems I've been quite lax ed in my reports, busy with summer I guess. Between the rain and wind getting our April showers in June. The rain been keeping some of the river very cloudy and washing plenty of food for the fish in the rivers.

The river are clearing now a week NOW with out rain. I have been fishing Summer Steelhead on the St. Joe A few Skamania around and you have to have some time is needed to get them.

Small mouth fishing has been very good to Ok just depends on the river right now. Bug hatches have been very good the evenings have of course the best. Lots of Trout and again you have to put your time in to get the big ones.

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2010-06-12T19:43:00.000-07:00

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Looking for summer Steelhead (Skamania) this week? So will I, we have a got a few around and I will be looking to bring some to the net this week.

As of late Trout and Small mouth have been the action. The Trout have been taking Drys and nymphs.

Small Mouth Bass have been coming to the net. Been using Spinning and bait casters as of late.

Getting a few Walleye and Pike in the Mix.

Why not mix up your week and come fishing with Me.

last of the steel

2010-05-18T18:38:00.000-07:00

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May be a few Steelhead left but not many. I think last weekend was the end of the spring run. Trout are fishing well Drys, Streamers and nymphs

Small Mouth are slow but should get on the bite after this weeks warm up. Summer Steelhead are just around the corner and Carp are coming up on the flats

2010-05-07T06:19:00.000-07:00

A few Steelhead in the river to fish to yet. Trout have been rising to dry flys, The river is in good shape water levels are good. We are getting are April showers in May.
So time to look for summer Steelhead, Trout Sm Mouth And Walleye.

still Steel

2010-04-22T16:54:00.000-07:00

Been awhile since my last post. Hope it rains this weekend. Yes there are Steelhead to fish, the crowds on the river are thinning. The run has been smaller this year but very fish-able. This maybe the future on Michigan Steelhead fishing. And that's OK.

The evenings have been cold to the river temps are good some rain would help we have not been blown out this year and we always get blown out. lots of good Steelhead fishing to come yet,
Big Trout have been rising and this weekends opener should be good.

Walleye opens this weekend also So Trout and Walleye festival will abound this weekend. The Walleye have been fishing Well also.

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2010-04-16T03:31:00.000-07:00

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Spring Steelhead fishing The run of Spring Steelhead continues. Stone fly are my fly of choice

2010-04-11T03:59:00.000-07:00

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The Steelhead have been willing and the river is cooperating. Stoneflies and Streamers have been getting hit hard with some vicious strikes.
There is still time to get you out in the action.

2010-04-06T08:09:00.000-07:00

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The rains have arrived and the rivers and lakes are in good shape
Got shut down now thunderstorm

Cool weather

2010-03-28T16:17:00.000-07:00

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The Weather cooled off real nice 14 degrees Friday start. The fish didn't cool off still a good Michigan Steelhead bite . here are a few photos
Big warm up coming this week that will get the water temps up.

2010-03-24T05:21:00.000-07:00

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Had to do some fun fishing just a beautiful day. Water temps are rising and so are the fish. We fished my secret spot. If you can tell me where this secret spot is. You can have 10 percent off an April full day fishing trip

2010-03-20T05:49:00.000-07:00

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Water levels are perfect. water clarity is very nice. The warm weather has more people fishing. You just have to find a place to fish and have patients

the steelhead are on the bite.

I have today off, It would be grate out there today, we have a nice snow fall this morning.

Stone flies are hatching and the Steelhead a gorging on them. Here are a few pic from the last two days. We were not perfect in getting all fish in the net

2010-03-17T18:03:00.000-07:00

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Water levels are coming down
We got some steelhead today. Here are a few photos. Condition are improving ! the high water has Fresh Steelhead active. And were all itching to go fishin

2010-03-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

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The rain has the water levels up. tough to get a good drift. The fishing had been very good .

This high water is good that will being more Michigan Steelhead into the river systemsI'm going into a holding pattern till the conditions change. Maybe some Detroit river Walleye for a few days

warmer water

2010-03-12T10:34:00.000-08:00

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Fish in the rain Thursday, Water levels are coming up a little stain to the water. All good things. The fish were moving and we were catching. Lots of Michigan Grate Lakes Steelhead coming over the Ladder in Grand Rapids.

Monday Sweet Monday

2010-03-09T03:39:00.000-08:00

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Monday Sweet Monday
Hank my single angler Monday
and I had a sweet day Monday. Its been five days of Sunny Sky's and very low water condition. That didn't stop Hank. It did not take him long to get the rod bent with a fresh Hen Steelhead, his first of six steelhead today. And one Walleye. All were taken on nymphs. The Hens were dime bright and the bucks were a colored up very nicely. This is just the beginning! its still winter and the forecast is for rain this week. More fresh Michigan Steelhead

March Steelhead Trout

2010-03-07T05:54:00.001-08:00

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Early March with the sunny blue bird days and clear water conditions. The Steelhead and Trout fishing is doing very well.

Fished 5 Days this last week and only 4 hours a day and have been Bring two to four Steelhead to the boat. Mixed it up a little on Thursday and did some Trout fishing on the Muskegon river. We found that the Brown trout and rainbow Trout were willing to take Midges.

I got a little over zealous on Saturday in the high sun and a floattella on the river. I have # guys that wanted to get some Walleye. Well there a a lot of Walleye in the river. Both rod on the second cast of the day, each fish on! We lost both those fish, and that was that for the day. Dang
Well back to Steelhead Monday oh Yeah.

2010-02-22T06:20:00.000-08:00

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We are turning the corner from winter fishing to Spring. I have seen Steelhead in the Shallow gravel and some cleaned redds. This last week of fishing was good put Steelhead in the net 3 out four days. No Steelhead Saturday although we did net a couple of limits of Trout. Then Sunday the Steelhead bite was back on, very nice day. The Grand river is still producing more Steelhead than The Muskegon or Manistee rivers. The Trout fishing on the Manistee and muskegon continues to be awesome.
Still have some good March, April and May Dates open

Winter Steeelhead 2010

2010-01-25T03:54:00.000-08:00

Had very good weekend fishing

Are biggest and Smallest fish of the weekend. With this run off from the warm up things should really improve

FALL STEELHEAD

2009-11-29T07:56:00.000-08:00

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Fall Steelhead fishing remains in place. The grand river and The Muskegon are both fishing well.

Its not none stop catching, But it ant bad

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2009-11-19T10:35:00.001-08:00

http://www.riverratdog.com/ 517 651 2616 The last seven days fishing on the muskegon river has been fantastic. Warm weather and Hot fish. Water conditions are perfect

Here are just a few pictures

2009-11-08T16:10:00.000-08:00

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What a sweet week for Steelhead fishing The Grand river was on fire this week as i fished it while the muskegon river was clearing from the rain of last week. late in the week i returned to the muskegon river and Friday it was fishing very well. Saturday on the muskegon river was another story as the warm weather had many fishing the river the fish shut down , As many i talked to do not do well. Saturday my boat only had one Steelhead although we did boat many very nice Trout. I only talked to one boat on the river that did have a good day hitting nine steelhead and Had fished a different stretch of river than I. You just had to be at the right place at the right time. The rivers are clearing and we have some good weather this week Should be a good week I do have Thursday open this week.

2009-11-01T03:28:00.000-08:00

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High water this week has washed out a lot of Salmon and made way for the Steelhead. The Muskegon river last week fished well until, late in the week and then it was still good.
The Grand River is fishing very well And I would like to be on the Grand right now.

Manistee river fall Steelhead fishing Yes! a Few Salmon still around.

Fall STEELHEAD FISHING

2009-10-25T12:05:00.000-07:00

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Got some rain the last part of the week The rivers in returned have come up and tainted the water. Salmon fishing on the Muskegon river remained very good this week including Saturday in rising water.

Sundays fishing was to before Steelhead but with the high stained water we decided to wait a day of two since I have some days open this week.

This will be the thing we need to really get the Steelhead fishing going

2009-10-20T03:55:00.000-07:00

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Fantastic fishing week on the Muskegon river

Mike did some Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon last week and had success Thanks mike

Ben Fought a lot of Salmon on the Muskegon river we had a lot of fun Thanks Ben

Jeff from South Carolina fished for 3 days Got a lot of salmon and sore arms Thanks Jeff

Lane Is an amazing angler She landed Salmon that most experience anglers would have lost. I'm impressed Thanks Lane

D. Fuller from OK. Landed Salmon on the Muskegon river. Thanks MS. Paula

REX from Kansas Got Salmon to the net. Thanks Rex see you this spring on the Muskegon river

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This week has been very good on the Muskegon river . Plenty of Salmon to fish to and Steelhead to boot.

Michiagan fall salmon fishing

2009-10-12T05:26:00.000-07:00

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The Michigan Fall Salmon fishing Fishing continues to be very good, Steelhead fishing is also very good, The Grand river Muskegon river and Manistee river are all producing Steelhead and Salmon.

Here are a few photos or recent Salmon

2009-10-03T14:58:00.000-07:00

NO TIME FOR BIG REPORT TONS OF FISH HAVE SOME DATES

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2009-09-26T10:40:00.000-07:00

Fished Friday with Sam and Zack form VA. After a short casting lesson we were ready to fish to some Salmon. Lots of Salmon to fish to we hooked up with about 30 fish and had some lengthy battles got them close to the boat. We did net some very nice Trout Browns and Rainbows.

Getting some rain today and that's good Lots of good Salmon fishing left this year

2009-09-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

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2009-09-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

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Salmon fishing this weekend was very good. I will post pics soon. The fishing pressure was there but it was not a busy as I have seen in past years at this time of year.

We are getting some rain today and more this week this is good news and If fishing was very good this last weekend. Look out! It will be off the charts.

2009-09-06T16:53:00.000-07:00

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Fishing the Muskegon this river this weekend with Joe and Karen from California We casted the fly rods with dry flys for Trout. The Trout did not disappoint us. As always the Muskegon being a very technical river. There were some fly changes as the Trout moved from feeding on caddis to bwo's and to midges. Lots of fish rising to the surface. Joe was camera shy so here's Karen

2009-09-01T02:50:00.000-07:00

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The river water temps are falling! The Salmon and Trout are keying in on the falling temps and feasting. Trout fishing on the Muskegon river river remains excellent Drys or nymphs (flying ants, caddis). A few Salmon can be seen in the Muskegon river. Salmon are through out the Manistee river and fishing pressure is picking up. The rain Saturday did not relieve the fishing pressure.

Lake Michigan has rolled over and near shore water temps are near 50 degrees. This has sent more Skamania and Coho up the St. Joe river, Although the river level remains high after last weeks rains.

2009-08-26T05:51:00.001-07:00

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What a week for fishing Trout on drys and streamers, Fresh Hot Salmon and even a Pike or Two. Salmon fishing continues to improve. Trout are taking Steamers and dry flys.

We have dates available to take you out.

2009-08-17T04:35:00.000-07:00

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The Muskegon river fished well this weekend. We even saw a few chinook Salmon.
We fished the river late in the afternoon until after dark. Are goal was to catch fish on dry flys.
When we were able to get a good presentation we were rewarded. The 12 to 14 inch trout did keep us busy. We were unable to land any big ones, and we did have some big ones on.
We had beautiful evening for fishing Ah summer.

2009-08-09T06:32:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-09T06:13:00.000-07:00

Wow I have been a little more than remiss blogging, a hole month! How the summer goes.
Salmon are in the rivers a usual for this time of year. i have had a couple of days of casting for these early Salmon with success.

Rivers are running cool due to cool summer nights. Some have said that the Salmon will run early this year, myself believe that it will be a normal run. July Trout fishing was better that normal although not all stellar days.

The Grand river was just clearing up and Small mouth fishing was much improved. Until the 2.5 inches on rain Saturday.
The Cohos are in the grand along with a few Steelhead. That's how cool the Grand has been. That how the rain fall has been this year 2 to 4 inches at a time.

A fresh run of Skamania have come up the St Joe Hurray. Great time of year to fish I have trips on the St. Joe for Skams coming up, Trips on the Muskegon for Trout this week and next week casting for Salmon on the Manistee. I will have to cancel the trip for Small Mouth on the Grand for today and Monday to muddy maybe will fish another river.

I have to get the camera out and up load some pictures. But right now I have to go fishing.

2009-07-01T03:17:00.000-07:00

Hexes: fishing the hex hatch on the Manistee and fishing has been good waster levels are nice.

The Muskegon levels are Normal getting close to Drift boat only fishing. The Muskegon is fishing well Brown Trout and Small mouth. Most the rivers south of M57 are very high and unfish-able.

Cooler air temps have the hatches slowing down. Skamania are in the St. Joe and Manistee

2009-06-08T05:51:00.000-07:00

http://www.riverratdog.com/ 517 651 2616 This week in fishing Michigan.

Fished the Saginaw Bay with friends and their boat. We did get a few Walleye before the boat motor stared to act up and forced us in.

We fished the Bay on Thursday and is was a calm day on the bay. I could not believe how many boats were out for a Thursday. We fished body baits and Spoons, many boats were fishing live bait.

We did manage a few Walleye

Friday I fished small mouth bass with John T. a beginning fly fisher. John did a fine job of casting getting the fly out to structure. We did manage a few fish I was disappointed in are return of fish.

The section of the Grand River we fished would normally yield 30 fish of more. We had not received any rain in 10 days yet the river clarity was low, I would have to attribute this to open farm fields.

Saturday and Sunday I was on the Muskegon river with Jim and Tom. Lots on hatches on the Muskegon. Gray Drakes. Sulfurs, Caddis and midges were all in the mix and lots of trout on the rise.

Jim And Tom were also first time fly fishing and two days of fishing and casting instructions paid off. Both casted much better Sunday and that was nice for me to see. We fished wet and dry flies, both brought fish to the net.

2009-06-01T06:44:00.000-07:00

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UDATE fishing and rain

2009-06-01T06:18:00.000-07:00

Getting some rain here today, Very wet spring. As I said earlier trout fishing has been very good with Gray drakes, Sulfurs, Trios and caddis hatches. This past week I have had two Trout trips with grate results. 20 inch Brown Trout and Rainbow just under 20.

Also fished Small mouth bass two days Lots of action on the Small mouth nothing over 3 pounds
One trip on fly and one casting both trip went well.

Also spent a couple of days on Saginaw Bay for walleyes Got some eyes and Cat fish. The wind kicked up and got so rough we had to come in.

Lake Michigan Salmon fishing has also been good Captain Dave Hasting on the Renegade has been Doing very well the past ten days out of Grand Haven.

This week will be more trout fishing and Small mouth. Will have to see how much rain we get.

2009-05-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

To tired to blog I will get caught up soon. Trout fishing is HOT

2009-05-20T03:38:00.000-07:00

Went Trout fishing (May 19) on the upper Manistee. Slid the drift boat in the river about a mile up river of the CCC bridge and fished down to Sharon rd. bridge (about an 8 hour float). It was a Sunny day and a high pressure weather system was well in place.

I love this stretch of river Lots of cover and under cuts for the Brown trout and Brook Trout.

Are intent was to strip streamer for for Big Brown Trout. We got on the river about Noon and there was a massive hatch going on lots of caddis and big drakes. So it appeared that a dry caddis might be in-order, and early on we got in to a couple of Brook Trout not of any size so no picture this early in the day. Turned out that it would be are only opportunity to get a photo of fish.

We ended up getting off the river before the Drakes fell at fish thirty. We did have some nice sunburns and a few Black fly bites, and good memory's of the day

2009-05-17T19:11:00.000-07:00

THis last week has been interesting with the rain and cooled weather. Had Steelhead in the Muskegon river to fish and getting Steelhead to the net all week. Then the rain came and theMuskegon River went on the rise. Friday I had famed chemist Dr. Darren Baker on the boat, he needed to land a Steelhead to add to his list of fish he has fished and landed Dr. Baker has fished all over the world and has landed 129 different species of fish. By now you have probably guessed what happen for Dr. Darren Baker, that's right he never got a Steelhead to the net. He got close but Steelhead after Steelhead something would happen a the Steelhead would not get to the net. The Mukegon river did rise for Friday and only Friday to 5800CFS and almost 8.5 level. Went right back out Sat. and the Muskegon river went right back down to 3000CFS and a level of 6.5 and the boats on the river reduced by half. And Scott and Karen Witter had their way with the Steelhead

Weekend Steelhead & Trout

2009-05-10T18:13:00.000-07:00

The weekend fished well Some nice Steelhead and Trout river level and visibility are very nice

2009-05-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

IT Was A good week on the river If your name was Lisa and you were Steelhead fishing the Muskegon river with the River Rat Dog Guide Service. You would have gotten your first Steelhead and on a Fly rod

2009-05-08T17:59:00.000-07:00

The Muskegon river was near flood stage today 6inches more would have put it there. The water was dirty and the fishing was sporadic, we did catch a good number of Steelhead Rainbow trout and Brown trout and you can find reports of guides having caught way to many Steelhead today. But these are the guides that sit in one spot all day 100 feet from the boat ramp, raking gravel spawning Steelhead.Thats not the way I like to fish and I don't believe that is what clients want. But if you like to fish in one place all day that you could walk to. I have the information you need to fish Spawning Steelhead. Good DayMAY 1, 2009 The Muskegon river was rocking today up to 6000 cfm from 4800 yesterday. The Steelhead were still on the bite along with the Rainbow and Brown Trout.April 30 2009 It was just one of those days you get now and then. Just went out fishing with a friend and it rained all day, the water level was high at 6.5 the water temp was at 52degrees. But hay the catching was phenomenal. We both have about 30 Steelhead on and landed 12 or 14 each.The fish were hot getting from on side of the river to the other in the air, out of the water it was unreal.I would like to go fishing with some one that clams to catch 100 Steelhead a day. I was at 30 and fished 8 hours and was busy all day.Of course I used a 7wt rod today and should have had a least an eight wt. Man those fish were crazy today.Water continues to run higher than normal fishing continues to be very good.Here it is the end of April and Steelhead fishing remains strong on the Muskegon river. The recent rains have the river level up and stained, but the Steelhead are taking Flys, and Fly fishing is what I have been doing the most the last ten days.I look for a New pod of Steelhead to enter the river in this high water. The Steelhead fishing should be available into June. Trout fishing has also been good we have fished a few afternoons, for Brown trout and rainbow trout taking dry flys.