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Muskegon River - Muskegon, MI Fishing Report on 11th Jul, 2023

Published Date: July 11, 2023

Published Date: July 11, 2023

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Daniel Nealy

Muskegon River
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Smallies and MORE SMALLIES

Muskegon River - Muskegon, MI

Smallie fishing on the Muskegon has been FIRE!

Smallie fishing on the Muskegon River continues to be great! I've had client's boat multiple fish over 16 inches. Recently a client landed a Smallie that measured at exactly 20 inches and 4 pounds! In the same trip, his BUDDY landed a 17.5 inch largemouth, which is the largest one I've ever seen up that close to Croton Dam.

Whopper Plopper is the popular choice of my clients and for great reasons. It's easy to use, it makes a cool sound going through the water, and leads to great anticipation on every cast. The Plopper has been giving us great results, why change it? We've been finding fish a few feet off the banks where it starts to drop and continue to have fish chase the lure down near the boat. It's so much fun to watch!

Trout fishing has remained strong in the upper 1.5 miles. Panther Martins in heavier currents and drops is our go to. I haven't had a chance to fish Skams yet but looking forward to trying over the next few weeks.

Get a hold of me and let's get after them!

Gear & Tackle Used:

Spin rods - Whopper Plopper and Panther Martins

STATS

Popularity

Light Fishing Pressure

Water clarity

Very Clear, 6-12 Feet

Popularity
Light Fishing Pressure
Water clarity
Very Clear, 6-12 Feet

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