SEASONS

  • SteelheadSpring – prime time usually starts around the first of March and goes through the first of May (depending on the river and weather).  Fall – usually starts around the first of October cranks up (they’re chrome & aggressive) for the next 30 days, and November/December are a MUST for any serious Steelheader.  Summer – these fish are a bit tougher to predict as to when they’ll show up.  The Joe and the Manistee are your best rivers for the most opportunities.  Stay in touch with WDO to hit the summer run Steelhead!
  • Salmon – Fall – Though Flies can be effective in August, casting hardware is the way to go on the PM or Manistee river.  As September kicks in, so do the opportunities for the fly guys. For those of you who are interested in  more conventional methods, WDO has several exciting and effective ways to do battle with the fall run warriors "THE CHINOOK"!  The season winds down on the Muskegon around the third or fourth week of October.

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STEELHEAD || SALMON || TROUT || SMALL MOUTH