Fly Fishing in Michigan
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Fisherman Steve Glock proudly displays this catch-of-the-day, a 10lb. Steelhead.
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Every fall, Great Lakes tributaries fill with salmon headed upstream to spawn. Fat steelhead trout follow on their fins to feast on salmon eggs, making for some of the most exciting sport fishing anywhere in the country. Anglers can opt for walk-in fishing from the banks, or try their luck from a drift boat or power boat. Either way, it's best to hire a local guide.
When to Go
Michigan's fall steelhead run usually peaks in October, but fishing continues through the winter.
Accommodations
Choice dates at dedicated fishing lodges such as the Pere Marquette River Lodge, 231-745-3972, and the Gray Drake Lodge, 231-652-2868, tend to be booked well in advance for the fall steelhead season, but anglers should have little trouble finding accommodations at any of the area's standard motels and hotels. Visit Michigan's Official Travel and Tourism Site for listings.
Guide Services
The following guide services can help you find the fish and sort out the right rods, reels, line and flies to use. Additional guide service listings and extensive information about Midwest steelhead fishing are available on The Steelhead Site.
- Betts Guide Service, 231-652-3189
Walk-in fishing and boat trips on the Muskegon, White and Pere Marquette rivers.
- Century Circle Guide Service, 231-745-7854
Walk-in fishing and boat trips on the Pere Marquette, Big Manistee, Pine, White and Muskegon rivers.
- Kings Charter Service, 800-552-2009
Boat trips on the Big Manistee, Pere Marquette, Betsie and Platte rivers.
- River Quest, 866-837-0440
Boat trips on the Pere Marquette, Manistee, St. Joseph, and St. Mary's rivers.
- Schmidt Oufitters, 888-221-9056
Fly-fishing on the Manistee, Pine, and Pere Marquette rivers
- Hawkins Outfitters, 231-228-7135
Professional guides handle the transportation, boats and tackle while you fish the Upper & Lower Manistee, Muskegon and the Pere Marquette rivers.
- Red Sky Guide Service, 586-463-8079
Specializing in drift boat trips on the Pere Marquette River.
Insider tip
Don't forget to pack high-quality sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, rain gear, dry clothing and a camera to snap that fish before it is released back into the river to battle another angler.
Information
Michigan's Official Travel and Tourism Site, 888-784-7328
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