I’m not sure how high the channel walls are, but I’d guess about 10 plus feet?

Other areas to fish are the walkway down from seaway, casting at the end of Giles road near Reeths puffer high school.

Use glow spoons before dawn and just before sunset.

Hey Len, let me know how it turns out for you and your father, will you?

Thanks,

Jim

The Salmon are up the river and you’re not likely to do well on the wall right now.

The next week will begin the Steelhead Fishing season (Giant Rainbow Trout) – actually, steelhead migration begins the end of October and run up to early March, but many locals will be getting in on the action early to beat the crowd [steelhead and salmon].

I’ve not done this yet (never seemed to be enough time) but I hear the steelhead put up the best fight and are absolutely fantastic eating! I’m not missing out this year!

I’m just learning, so your best bet is to ask one of the pros listed in our business directory – right now, we have only one Muskegon Fishing Guide listed. His name is Earnest Miller and you can call him at (231) 557-9582; he’ll tell you exactly where to launch on the Muskegon River and what to use free of charge.

Please, let me know how you did and send me some pictures if you can – I’ll be sure to get them up on the site!

Good luck!

Jim

What is the best bait/lure to use for salmon off the channel wall? I also have a canoe, would it beneficial to bring it, if so where would be the best place to fish?

Thank you,

Mark

I’ve been told that when it gets dark, the Salmon come closer to the surface. I think that if you are out on the pier an hour before sunset and shortly after, you’ll do well.

I have found however, that morning is always better than night (get out there an hour before sunrise and fish a hour after and you should do well.

Morning or night, I think you’ll get good results right now :)

For sunrise and sunset times, check out our Muskegon Weather page.

Note: I’m not a pro by any means and just got into fishing a few years ago. I have also never fished off the pier and am going on what I hear from those that do fish the pier.

Let us know how you do, and good luck!

Jim

Here is another question for you regarding salmon fishing in Muskegon.

We wondered, is it better to go out to the pier late at night (like midnight) for the best catches? My son seems to think so.

Thanks.

Carleen

Take care and have a good weekend.

I think your best bet will be to fish along the channel wall on the NOAA property I mentioned above.

As for the the 19th being the right time, it’s unknown. The weather is everything and if it’s cold that week, it will be good fishing. There is also the Muskegon River from which you can catch some massive salmon!

The City’s Business Directory will contain any approved charters along with a summary of their services, see the Muskegon Fishing charters section.

You can track the weather by visiting our Muskegon Weather page which has wave information and more.

Do all of us a favor will you? Let us know how it turns out and where you decided to fish.

Good Luck!

Best,
Carleen