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Chuck and Duck: The Ultimate Guide to Spring Steelhead Fishing in Michigan
Spring in Michigan brings the much-anticipated steelhead run, as these powerful fish return to the rivers to spawn. One of the most effective techniques to target them is the “Chuck and Duck” method. This no-frills, bottom-bouncing approach has
The water levels have been dropping steadily on local rivers and starting to reveal how the rivers endured the high water and flood situation of April. Some bugs on the upper river, but it’s more about streamer fishing this time of year (but have some Hendricksons with you!)
(Jim with an outstanding Muskegon River steelhead)
Jim from Fort Wayne, IN with an absolutely outstanding Muskegon River steelhead that just smashed his fly on the swing!
This mature double stripe buck took Jim into his backing within seconds. With knuckle knocking runs and aerial assaults
(Rick with a Massive Muskegon River Steelhead)
Please meet Rick from Fort Wayne, Indiana with what can only be described as a massive chromed-out Muskegon River steelhead!
This big girl had Rick into his backing on the fly reel within seconds. Earth shattering runs followed by
Hey guys, I’m gonna “try” and make this short and sweet with a few photos and a quick river update… (My phone and PMs on social media have both been blowing up with questions about the river.)
M37 this afternoon. Green Cottage today… Gleason’s
First off, a few quick announcements.
(Paul with a beautiful chrome hen!)
The “Perfect Storm!” Paul and Bob from Madison, Wisconsin bringing some amazing fresh steelhead into the net all day long!
(Bob with a gorgeous chrome hen!)
Bob with a absolutely gorgeous healthy chrome hen from the Muskegon river.
High water continues to impact our rivers after record flows/levels in N.W. Michigan. While it appears they have peaked, they are not falling rapidly making next weekend’s trout opener suspect even for the upper sections of watersheds.
(Jake with a Massive 18-Pound, 34-Inch Muskegon River Steelhead)
Please meet my new friends Jake and Aaron from Minnesota. Here’s the best of the day with Jake holding his massive 18-pound, 34″ Muskegon river steelhead.
Tale of the tape of Jake’s hog of a steelhead that
April 17, 2026 Northern Angler Fishing Report
Hey guys, this is Marco with your weekly fishing report. The rain over the past week has led to widespread flooding across Northern Lower Michigan. All area rivers are at historic levels, with bridges and roads washing out. We’ve had to cancel and
(Ed’s 18lb 34-Inches of Crimson Red Twisted Muskegon River Steel!)
Here’s my great friend Ed from Hillsdale, MI holding his massive 18-pound, 34-inches of twisted crimson red double strip Muskegon River Steel! Congrats Ed!
Ed has caught some incredible fish with m,e over the years on
