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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
No photos today. If you look at my reports just for the photos move along, but if you care about what I have to say, read on!
I want to start this “report” by saying my heart and soul goes out to everyone affected by these high waters whatsoever! A
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The river is very high and you should exercise extreme caution floating for the next several days. Wade fishing is out of the question, unless you are standing on the bank (even then, your boots will be wet). The upper river is right at
After the extremely high water earlier in the week, the Manistee is back down at a fishable level with a heavy stain. Steelhead fishing has been great the past couple of days with a mix of older fish spawning and quite a few bright fish just showing up daily. This
The water levels have come down and the water temperatures have gone up. Steelhead fishing continues with a stain to the river, but good numbers of fish around. With more rain in the forecast, choose your days based on conditions and take advantage of a great run of spring fish.
The last time I was as close to physically confronting someone as I was yesterday was 35+ years ago when I still worked as a bouncer at a popular County Western bar in Ocala, Florida when I actually did, but then again, it was my job and I could get
April 10, 2026 Northern Angler Fishing Report
After the big rain events from last week, the rivers are really starting to drop and get into great shape for fishing this weekend. I have been out most of the week and the fishing remains really good with a mix of fresh
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It’s April and it feels like I have been chasing my tail and burning the candle at both ends. However, it feels great and I am extremely thankful for being so busy on and off the river!!!! THANK YOU!!! It’s awesome to see so
After the recent rains our rivers have basically doubled in volume making fishing questionable in regards to safety and ideal fishing conditions. There has been an impressive number of fish in the systems so far this season which should continue once the water drops and clears.
