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Muskegon River - Muskegon, MI Fishing Report on 5th Aug, 2023

Published Date: August 5, 2023

Published Date: August 5, 2023

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Daniel Nealy

Muskegon River
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GIANT Smallmouth on Top-Water

Muskegon River - Muskegon, MI

Smallmouth fishing on the Muskegon River continues to stay strong. If you like top-water bass fishing action, now is the time. These bass seem to be locking in on top-water action again like post spawn.

Ned Rigs continue to produce, but this week it's been hard for my clients to put down the Whopper Plopper rod, and I can't blame them. Blow up after blow create heart stopping action, heartbreak and intense anticipation!

We continue to pick up about one bonus Pike every trip, some on Ned Rigs and some on Whoppers.

Trout fishing has been a little slower, but I'm expecting that to change with some rain and slightly cooler weather in the forecast.

There is still plenty of time to get out and fish these awesome river fish on the Muskegon River!

Gear & Tackle Used:

Rod - Spin Tackle Tackle - Whoppers & Ned Rigs

STATS

Popularity

Light Fishing Pressure

Water clarity

Very Clear, 6-12 Feet

Scenic setting

Clear & Open

Popularity
Light Fishing Pressure
Water clarity
Very Clear, 6-12 Feet
Scenic setting
Clear & Open

CATCHES

16 Total Catches

Total catches16

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Catches - 15

Species Family : Micropterus Dolomieu

Habital : Lake, River

Weight : 1 - 4 Pounds

Length : 12" - 27""

Northern Pike

Northern Pike

Catches - 1

Species Family : Esox Lucius

Habital : Onshore

Weight : 2 - 34 Pounds

Length : 16" - 29""

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