9845 Riverwood Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337
The Muskegon River Fly Shop in Newaygo, Michigan sits at the heart of one of the Great Lakes region's finest and most diverse fly fishing rivers. The Muskegon flows cold and clear from Croton Dam downstream through a broad valley of hardwood ridges and sandy runs, producing fishing that rivals anything the Midwest has to offer across every season. In summer, the river runs a prolific Hexagenia limbata hatch — the Hex — that brings the largest brown trout in the river to the surface after dark in one of fly fishing's most dramatic annual rituals. Steelhead ascend from Lake Michigan in spring and fall, filling the river with sea-run fish that drive anglers from across the country to stand in its gravel-bottomed runs. And through it all, a healthy population of resident brown trout and resident rainbow provide year-round technical fishing for anglers who want water to themselves.
The shop is staffed by guides and anglers who have spent their careers on the Muskegon, developing the kind of nuanced, season-by-season knowledge that translates directly into better days on the water for clients. Guided wading and drift boat trips cover the trophy stretch from Croton Dam to below Newaygo, and the fly selection is one of the deepest and most current on any Great Lakes river. The Hex pattern selection alone is worth the visit — dozens of variations tied specifically for the Muskegon's particular insects. Gear, waders, and apparel from leading manufacturers round out an operation that takes the Muskegon seriously as one of America's finest trout rivers.
Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead
Brown Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead
“Hex season on the Muskegon with a guide from this shop is one of fly fishing's great experiences. We stood in the river after dark listening to the river come alive — big browns rolling everywhere, the air thick with spinners, and a guide who knew exactly what the fish wanted at each stage of the hatch. Landed three fish over 18 inches. Absolutely unforgettable. This shop is the real deal for Muskegon fishing.”
“Did a spring steelhead float with a guide from Muskegon River Fly Shop and the fishing was excellent — pods of fresh steelhead in every deep run, responsive to egg patterns and small streamers. The guide was experienced, safe, and genuinely excited about every fish we hooked. The shop has a remarkable Hex fly selection and the staff's knowledge of the river's seasons is impressive.”
“Best fly shop in Michigan, period. The staff know the Muskegon on a level that comes from years of daily fishing. They gave me a complete breakdown of the summer trout fishing — pools, slots, what the fish are doing, which patterns to throw. Spent three days wading and had the best summer trout fishing I've experienced in the Midwest. The Hex selection in the bins is extraordinary.”
