Tailwater fishery below Croton Dam. Year-round trout and steelhead thanks to cold, stable dam releases. One of the most productive and accessible trout rivers in Michigan.
Species present: Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Steelhead trout. Stream type: tailwater.
Based on current water temperature (57.4°F) and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Muskegon River.
| Hatch | Latin | Top Patterns | Time of Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson | Ephemerella subvaria | Hendrickson Dry #12, Red Quill #12 | afternoon |
| Grannom Caddis | Brachycentrus spp. | Elk Hair Caddis #14, X-Caddis #14 | afternoon |