Tag: Guides
Hamlin Lake Ice Fishing Report
Hamlin Lake is in the middle of a creel survey, with the last one being done in 2009. The DNR has been talking to anglers everyday through the month of February. It’s always interesting to talk with a biologist as you can get a…
Steelhead Fishing Report for the Grand River 12/18
This is the Grand River fishing report as of December 2018. Colder than normal temperatures were the story for the first half of December. As a result this has put the steelhead into their winter mode on the Grand River. The steelhead numbers are…
Werkman Outfitters Offers Guided Ice Fishing Trips
Just because winter sets in doesn’t mean you have to stop fishing. For the months of January – March, as ice conditions allow, we will offer guided ice fishing trips on Hamlin Lake, Muskegon Lake, White Lake and the bayous of the lower Grand…
Grand River Fishing Report
September has been an active month for us at Werkman Outfitters. This is our fishing report for September 24, 2018 for the Grand Rapids to Lowell section. The annual migration of the salmon has started on the Grand River and the steelhead will be…
Grand River Fishing Report between Grand Haven and Lowell
Fishing report for July 2018: With the lack of rain over the past month the Grand River is in great shape. From Grand Haven to Lowell it has been some of the best fishing we’ve seen so far this year. The river is low and clear…
The Green Trout
I often get asked why do I run guide trips for bass. I’m mean come on….bass, really? Typically my response is, “You mean the Green Trout” They look at me with a bit of confusion, like when a steelhead is lost at the boat….
Why Fish the Grand River
The Grand River can arguably be called the best steelhead, smallmouth bass and northern pike rivers in the state. There is also plenty of opportunity to catch other species of fish such as salmon, largemouth bass, walleye and the occasional muskie. It’s Michigan’s longest river at…
Fishing Report
July 22, 2017: The Grand River continues to run stained in the middle sections but it is coming down. Hopefully, if the rain can hold off for awhile, clarity should improve. Water temps were in the low 80’s this past week but with the…
Phil Cusey joins the Werkman Outfitters the team
Werkman Outfitters welcome Phil Cusey to the team. Phil is a veteran fly fishing guide of 25 years on the Grand, Muskegon and Kalamazoo rivers where he pursues salmon, stealhead, trout, smallmouth bass and northern pike. Phil is the past president of the West…
Werkman Outfitters Expands into Big Lake Charters
Werkman Outfitters has partnered with JJ Sportfishing Charters to provide their clients a one stop shop for guided fishing trips to include Lake Michigan charter fishing out of Holland, Michigan. Werkman Outfitters is owned by Tom and Max Werkman and JJ Sportfishing Charters is…
