Fishing report
Muskegon River
fishing report
Water levels, temperatures and what’s biting, straight from our guides.
November 10, 2026
Steelhead are here and of good quality
The Muskegon’s water level has moderated and is at a somewhat normal level for this time of year. Water temps are in the upper 50s. Steelhead are available and of good quality.
Steelhead can be taken on a variety of swung flies, with dark spey patterns and leech patterns being good choices right now. Trout fishing remains behind the salmon, and streamer fishing should pick up after the egg bite subsides.
Pictured: Mike with an awesome buck.
Before you go
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Current water temperatures and levels are on the USGS gauge near Croton, Michigan.
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From the journal
Fly patterns & tactics
- Kevin Feenstra’s New Book:
NOW SHIPPING! Kevin Feenstra’s New Book: Matching Warmwater Baitfish: - Perch and Orange
This was a very unusual fall, as they all seem to be lately. Many of the steelhead were initially small, and the water was very low and extremely clear. We also had a ton of leaves this fall and a lot of sunshine. These - Trout Spey?
In my first couple years guiding for trout I did a lot of streamer trips. It was in high demand from a guiding standpoint and it was a great way to find a large brown trout. It also was a lot of WORK for clients to throw
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