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West Michigan Fishing Report for June 30th, 2010

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Click here for a good looking single page pdf version of this west Michigan guide report… perfect for a counter top or bulletin board.

For a more detailed report on the Pere Marquette River visit the Pere Marquette River Fishing Report site and our blog Third Coast Fly.
Pere Marquette River          Water Conditions – above average, stained
>>> We got a lot of rain three days ago and the river is just coming down.  Big rubber leg stonefly nymphs produced in the fly water on the 28th and the streamer bite should be good for a few days.  The night mouse bite was excellent in the upper river before the rain and we’re heading out tonight to see how it has held up.  Matt Dunn
USGS Real-Time Data for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville, Michigan

Big Manistee River           Water Conditions – above average
>>> Hex have been cropping up here and there with some good nights and some not so good.
USGS Real-Time Data for the Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan

Muskegon River          Water Conditions – above average
>>> Summer patterns continue to hold sway with nymph fishing still the best option.  Phil Cusey
USGS Real-Time Data for the Muskegon River near Croton, Michigan

Beaver Island >>> The weather on Beaver Island has been up and down, but average fish size continues to be several pounds over last year.  Combinations of yellow, orange and brown have been most productive.  Kevin Morlock

Guided Trip on Beaver Island, June 12-13, 2010 with Indigo guide Kevin Morlock

Hi Kevin,
 
After you spoke to our fishing Club, Central Ohio Fly Fishers,  this past winter we booked our trip with you to Beaver Island the next day! The clear blue waters reminded us of the Caribbean, and the fishing looked like it was going to be really fun! Everything was “as advertised”! The waters were clear, the fish were huge, and the whole day was a blast! You were a perfect guide, and we look forward to coming back to the very charming, Beaver Island!

Jackie

Guided Trip on Beaver Island, June 21-22, 2010 with Indigo guide Kevin Morlock

Kevin,

Just a note to thank you again for the great fishing trip earlier this week.  We saw lots of carp and beautiful secluded islands.  I’m not sure I can get back this summer, but I really want to fish with you again next summer. Thank you especially for your patience in getting Charlie a fish.  With his vision and casting ability it was a challenge.

Thanks again for a great time.

George

This article by Brandon Butler of Driftwood Outdoors appeared in Eastern Fly Fishing in the January/February 2010 Issue.  This article does a great job of describing what Great Lakes carp and smallmouth bass fishing is like and also describes the islands many qualities very well.

Beaver Island, MI.
Northern Island Angling Paradise

By: Brandon Butler

I will post a copy of the article on the site after their next issue comes out.  For now you can purchase a hard copy or download a free pdf of the issue from their site… click here to download the pdf from their site.