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The cooler May and lack of sunshine has stalled the progression of hatches and good trout fishing. With some warm weather ahead the hatches should improve with streamer fishing when the bugs aren’t around. Bass and bluegill have moved into the shallow waters of most lakes with a mix of
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We just returned from our Argentina mission and it was incredible!!! First and foremost, thanks to our clients who joined us – Scott, Paul, Wayne, Tom, Cody and Brett! Really appreciate you guys traveling so far to share this experience. Patagonia is an
After a long start to spring-like weather, dare I say it finally seems like some warmer and more stable temperatures are finally in the forecast. The rivers are still running a bit high, but everything is fishable and wadable for this week. We have been out on the water this
May 8, 2026 Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report-Trout and Bass Now on Tap!
This week has brought steady temperatures and some relief from the rain we have experienced over the last several weeks. Rivers are still high, but in great shape to fish. Our guides have been out
Hey guys, just thought I’d toss up another update before our trip to Argentina… (Some details on that can be found in this link and next year’s dates and rates will be posted in the same link upon our return.)
Here’s a couple that our main guide Pedro just caught
(Bert with a Giant Chrome Muskegon River Steelhead!)
Here’s my best friend who also just happens to be my Dad with a big beautiful chromed out Muskegon River steelhead! Congrats Dad!
(Bert with a Crimson Red Double Stripe Buck!)
Here’s my Dad a with a hard fighting Crimson Red Double
With steelhead done, it’s time to transition to trout and smallmouth bass. The upper river has had some bugs emerging but the water is still just a little cool for consistent dry fly fishing making streamer fishing the better approach. Smallmouth bass in lakes are starting to move into shallower
(Vince with a Wall-Hanger of a Native Muskegon River Brown Trout)
Please meet my new friend Vince from Columbus, OH with absolute gorgeous native Muskegon river brown trout.
I’ve said it before and is worth mentioning again here the native brown trout population on
Welcome to your Northern Angler fishing report. This is Marco Ross giving you the lowdown on what we are seeing on the water.
Manistee River
Flows are coming down in the upper river with good clarity from Lucas Road on up. Flows are still high, so please use caution when
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We will be hosting our Spring River Clean-Up this Saturday – May 2. Any and all are welcomed (with or without a boat) to join us in preserving this amazing resource (Pere Marquette River). We will be meeting at the shop at 9am. From
