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Fall is a time of change and presents many opportunities for fishing. We have been fishing multiple river systems across the state. The Grand, Muskegon, Pere Marquette, and Flat River have all been producing fish for us in the last couple of weeks. The best part about the fall transition
The 4th month of summer continues with some warm temperatures. The forecast calls for even more. Water temperatures on the upper Manistee are in good shape with the cool nights and sometimes, they drop too low, and you need to wait until the sun warms it up a little for
September 10, 2024: Kevin Feenstra will be speaking at the Holland Audubon Club. The talk will be titled “The Birds, Mammals, and Fish of the Muskegon River”. More information can be found here. September 17, 2024: Kevin Feenstra will be speaking to the Muskegon Nature Club. The program
The rivers around Traverse City—Boardman, Manistee, Betsie, and Platte—are seeing starting to see late summer early fall conditions. The truth of the matter is we need rain. Rivers are running low and clear so you’ll have to work at not spooking fish. Salmon are beginning
A few of us got out over the holiday weekend, and despite the heavy canoe traffic, low clear water and blue skies, the Trout fishing was decent. We caught several Trout on nymphs out of faster pocket water. Stoneflies and soft hackles were the main producers.
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass fishing on Grand Traverse Bay was a blast this summer. I have had the opportunity to learn a lot about the deep water behaviors. Which has been great. Something that I really struggled with last year. But with more time on the water comes
Wow! For the end of August we are experiencing a heatwave. Hard to think that we are on the cusp of fall with the temperatures we have seen over the last 10 days. Great to have some nice beach weather for the end of
Right now on the river, there are a few ephrons out and about usually starting up around 8:30 pm so don’t get off the river too early. Along with the ephrons we are also seeing BWOs and caddis and as of this moment I am seeing the signs of the
Right now on the river, there are a few ephrons out and about usually starting up around 8:30 pm so don’t get off the river too early. Along with the ephrons we are also seeing BWOs and caddis and as of this moment I am seeing the signs of the
The Jordan River, located in northern Michigan, is a vital ecological and recreational resource. As the first river designated under Michigan’s Natural Rivers Program(1972), it holds significant importance for conservation efforts. This article explores the river’s wildlife, the potential impact of off-road vehicle (ORV) use, and the importance of protecting