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Michigan Fishing Reports, Michigan Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Fishing Reports, Michigan Rivers & Lakes Reports, Michigan River Conditions
These reports are from Jon's Guide service a Michigan fishing guide service located in South Boardman Michigan and having remote locations in Baldwin Michigan and Newaygo Michigan, providing guided fly fishing, instruction, and schools on Michigan's "Gold Coast Rivers". Fly Fishing reports for Salmon, Steelhead, Trout , Smallmouth bass & Carp. Jon's Guide Service offers Michigan guided fishing services and trips year round on many of the Midwest's finest "blue Ribbon Streams & Rivers" such as the Manistee River, Pere Marquette River, Muskegon River, Betsie river, as well as Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Grand Traverse Bay. Michigan River & stream based Guided Fly Fishing, Instruction, and schools offered, as well as classes on fly tying and more. Join us for a great day of "Michigan Guided Fishing."
Trout / Salmon / Steelhead / Smallmouth & Carp Fishing 2009
If you are interested in booking a fishing trip please feel free to call or e-mail and we will contact you about the fishing opportunities as soon as we get off the river.
Jan 31 , 2010
Fishing Notes:
Northwest Michigan fishing is in late Fall fishing mode here in North West Michigan with all the Fall like weather this year. Several rivers in the state of Michigan offer Trout, Fall run steelhead, Lake run Brown trout, and late season Coho salmon fishing both on fly gear and light tackle. Trophy trout opportunities are still available on the Pere Marquette River, Manistee River, and Muskegon River if your willing to put the work in!. Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are starting to produce Brown trout, steelhead and 3 yr old salmon on streamers as well as late season Smallmouth.
Taking bookings for the 2010 season!
The following are Quick fishing reports. For full fishing reports,
click on the highlighted rivers.
Below are updated fishing reports for the following rivers: Upper Manistee River (Kalkaska, MI) above Tippy Dam (CCC Bridge area), Lower Manistee River below Tippy Dam (Wellston, MI) smallmouth, salmon and steelhead water , Pere marquette river (Baldwin, MI), Muskegon River (Newaygo, MI), White River (Hespiria, MI), Little Manistee River, AuSable River (Grayling, MI), Betsie River (Benzonia, MI), Platte River (Honor, MI), Grand Traverse Bay (Traverse City, MI), Grand River (Grand Rapids, MI), Rogue river (Rockford, MI), and Flat River, as well as seasonal reports on The Black River, Pigeon River, Sturgeon River, Rapid River, Pine, and Maple rivers.
(Croton Dam-Newaygo Michigan)
FishingReport & Water Conditions:
The Muskegon river has good numbers of Fall / Winter steelhead! Lake run Brown Trout are also available in the river, as are the resident trout of the Muskegon . Winter temps have most fish sitting in slower runs and pools.
Look for steelhead to sit in slower runs as the water temps drop during the winter. Runs and pools located below spawning flats will produce good opportunities for trout and steelhead as water temps warm and the spring spawning season approaches.
Egg Patterns, caddis larva, leeches and other swung flies will work well. The use of sinking lines and fall steelhead streamers can produce a strike of a lifetime!
Winter steelhead fishing on the Muskegon started in late Dec and will remain good into early March when the great Spring fish start to arrive in great numbers. The best numbers of fish in the spring are in April, with good fishing well into May.
The water is a little above avg, and fish have been sitting in slower runs and pools!
Water levels: 2410 (above avg)
Water temp: 34
Hatch chart for Muskegon River
Muskegon River Guided Trout Fishing
(also see www.WestMichiganFlyFishing.com )
Fishing Report & Water Conditions :
Steelhead / Trout / Smallmouth / Salmon
(Lower / Below Tippy Dam)
Steelhead are around in good - fair numbers.
A few lake run browns are still around as well!
Water levels: 1930 ( above avg)
Water temp: 34
 
The lower Manistee River below Tippy dam is fishing well for stocked trout as well as some larger trout. Look for winter steelhead and brown trout with warming trends! Fall steelhead fishing started in mid Oct and will continued good into mid - late Dec. Look for winter steelhead fishing to be best with warming trends! Egg patterns, Hex patterns, caddis larva, leeches, and streamers swung are working best!
The water is around avg cfs, and fish have been sitting in slower runs and pools!
Manistee River Guided Fly Fishing
Hatch chart for Lower Manistee River
Fishing Report & Water Conditions:
Look for Winter steelhead to sit in slower runs and pools. Runs and pools located below spawning flats will produce good opportunities for trout and steelhead during warming trends and as the spring temps arrive in the next 60 days.
Egg Patterns, Hex patterns, caddis larva, leeches and other swung flies will work well. The use of sinking lines and fall steelhead streamers can produce a strike of a lifetime!
Fall steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette River started in late Oct and will remained awesome into late Dec! Fair - Good numbers of fish in the river system, look for great fishing opportunities during warming trends.
The water is avg cfs, and fish have been sitting in slower runs and pools!
The famous Pere Marquette River!
Water level: 913 (above avg)
Water temp: 34-37 * Sunny days can improve water tremps*
Water color : Clear in Flies Only and little color downstream.
 
Look for winter steelhead fishing to start to pick up as warmer temps move into the area! The water is at a great level to wade, and fish have been sitting in slower runs and pools!
Late April Below The Custer Weir on the Pere Marquette River 2009
Video by fishingporn.com
Pere Marquette River Guided Fly Fishing Guide Service
Contact: kestnerflyfishing@yahoo.com (231) 369 - 2997
(also see www.WestMichiganFlyFishing.com )
 
Hatch chart for Pere Marquette River
(Upper Manistee/ Flies Only CCC Bridge area)
Fishing Report & Water Conditions:
Trout fishing on Michigan rivers!
Streamer fishing is the game!
Fishing streamers after the spawn can produce great trout fishing with trophy Brown trout looking to put the feed bag on before the winter!
Water level: 1070 (above avg)
Water temp: 32-33 * sun can make all the difference*
Best time of the year for trout
June marks the annual Iso "Isonychia" (Slate Drakes on the Manistee river), the Hex "Hexaginia limbata" hatch (Pere Marquette River, Manistee River, and AuSable River), The Grey Drake "Siphlonurus" Hatch, and great fishing with "Giant stone flies" (Pteronarcys California) on our Michigan waters. If you are interested in booking a prime date in advance for great dry fly trophy trout fishing in Michigan (open days limited) call or e-mail for more information.
Hatch chart for Upper Manistee River
Heavy rains can slow fishing due to large numbers of worms that are washed into the river! Fish pass food quickly, and the bite is back on in a matter of days!
Manistee River "Flies Only" Fly Fishing Guide Service
Contact: kestnerflyfishing@yahoo.com (231) 369 - 2997
Grand Traverse Bay - The water levels are looking good for 2010!
Grand Traverse Bay Surface Water Temperatures
Grand Traverse Bay Nov - Smallmouth in the shallows. Most smallmouth can be found feeding on the inner grass beds in 8-15' of water during the early and late hours of the day. Look for the best smallmouth fishing on the drops and heavy weedbeds. Goby, baitfish, and crawfish patterns will work best.
Fishing Report & Water Conditions:
Fall Salmon Fishing Fall & Winter Steelhead!
Our "Favorite Salmon River" during late Aug /Sept
Winter steelhead numbers are starting to drop on the Betsie River with cooler temps. Still some good fishing to be had with warming trends ahead! Look for the end pf March and April to produce good numbers of steelhead!
Water level: avg
Water temp: 32-33
Salmon / Steelhead / Lake Browns
The Betsie river has had another great salmon run in 2009, and should have a great season in 2010.
The Betsie and Platte river are known for great runs of Chinook and Coho salmon. Look at late Aug and Sept for great opportunities at fresh salmon from Lake Michigan. Streamer fishing for these fish can be fantastic early in the season.
This is a great river during Late August and most of September for chinook Salmon fishing. Days are limited and advanced bookings are needed!
Fall steelhead and lake run browns are starting to enter the Betsie River. Although these runs have been on the slow side the last couple years, the Betsie river can offer a relaxing opportunity for fall steelhead and browns with little or no traffic.
The water is on the high side, and fish have been sitting in slower runs and pools!
Betsie River Guided Fly Fishing Service
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www.naknekrivercamp.com
naknekrivercamp@hotmail.com
907-246-2894
kestnerflyfishing@yahoo.com
Toll Free # 1-877-636-5603
Phone # (231) 369-2997
     
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