RiverQuest Charters
Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter Service in Newaygo, Michigan.
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Learn MoreWhat is Provided:
RiverQuest guides supply lunch, beverages, snacks, and have premium fly-fishing gear available for your use.
Gear Recommendations:
Steelhead fishing: 7-9 wt. rods, 9-11 ft.
2 spools- WF floating line, .25 floating running line or equivalent
Spey 12.5'-14' 7-9 wt.
Skagit or Scandi—intermediate or floating w/ .030 floating running line
T-type tips
Salmon fishing: 8-10 wt. fly rods, 9-10 ft.
3 spools- WF floating line, .30 floating running line or equivalent, Streamer Express type lines, 300-400 gr.
Trout fishing (dry/nymph): 4-6 wt. rods, 8-10 ft.
WF floating line
Trout fishing (streamers) 6-8 wt. rods, 9 ft.
Streamer Express type lines, 250-300 gr.
Smallmouth bass fishing: 6-8 wt. rods, 9 ft.
2 spools- WF floating line, Streamer Express type lines, 200-300 gr.
What to Bring:
- Seasonal clothing (our boats are spacious, extra clothes go along way when it's cold).
- Waders optional
- Rain gear
- Polarized glasses
- Camera
- Fishing license
Other:
Catch-and-release only.
Lodging assistance available.
Season:
January-February: Steelhead; resident brown and rainbow trout
March-early May: Steelhead; resident brown and rainbow trout
Early May-early July: Resident brown and rainbow trout
July-August: Smallmouth bass
September: Resident brown and rainbow trout; chinook salmon
October: Chinook salmon; steelhead
Mid-October-December: Steelhead
Species:
- Steelhead
- Chinook
- Salmon
- Rainbow Trout
- Brown Trout
- Smallmouth Bass
Region/Terrain:
Western Michigan, Muskegon River, 45 miles north of Grand Rapids at Newaygo.
Typical Weather:
MONTH: High F/Low F
January: 29/14
February: 32/15
March: 42/24
April: 56/35
May: 69/45
June: 78/55
July: 83/59
August: 81/57
September: 72/50
October: 60/39
November: 46/30
December: 34/20
Rates start from: $495 You can find all pricing information at: http://riverquestcharters.com/rates/