Feenstra Guide Service
PO Box 640
Newaygo, MI 49337
231-652-3528
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http://www.feenstraguideservice.com/

 Steelhead ... Brown Trout ... Rainbow Trout ... King Salmon
Lake Run Brown Trout ... Smallmouth Bass

The Muskegon River is a broad river that flows for over two hundred miles through north-central Michigan. Below Croton Dam, the river is often over 150 feet wide. It is in this tailwater stretch that the cool water fishing is at its best due to good food sources and access to spawning gravel for migratory fish. Other, more secluded stretches can produce good smallmouth bass fishing.

Migratory fish enter the river in September and these steelhead, salmon, and lake run brown trout provide sport during the fall, winter, and spring months. It is not uncommon to have good steelhead fishing well into the month of May.

Meet the Guides … who make it happen!

Kevin Feenstra, Owner
Born and raised in West Michigan, Kevin has been fishing West Michigan streams his whole life. Soon after graduating from Calvin College in 1995, he became a fishing guide. He regularly contributes articles to magazines such as Midwest Flyfishing and his flies have been published in many books, magazines, and fly tying manuals. He is a member of the national pro staff of the Scott Fly Rod Company, Ross Reels, and Daiichi Hooks.


Matt Zudweg, Guide
USCG Captain Matt Zudweg has been a fishing addict since he was 8 years old. Matt is passionate about trout, bass and steelhead. He will work very hard to see that you have a great time and a successful day on the water. Matt is happy to share his knowledge of our river and his favorite fish catching techniques. He is a humble and patient instructor, and knows how to make your fishing experience "fun". With three children, Matt is also very "kid friendly" and enjoys teaching our sport to the next generation. When not on the water, Matt can be found in his studio creating artful things.


Phil Cusey, Guide
Phil is a long time and well respected guide from West Michigan. He is an excellent guide and has a great conservation record. With more than a decade of experience as a guide, Phil will show you a great experience on the river!


Nick Garlock, Guide
Nick is the newest and youngest addition to Feenstra Guide Service. What Nick lacks in age, he makes up for in experience. He is a well-traveled angler and has fished all over the continent, from Florida to New York to Colorado and Canada. Raised in Rockford, Michigan, Nick had the opportunity to learn from fly fishing great Carl Richards. Whether Nick is guiding clients or fishing for fun, his main priority is getting fish into the boat.


Leo Wright, Guide
United States Coast Guard Captain Leo Wright has been fishing and guiding on the Muskegon and surrounding rivers since 1996. A native New Englander and all around great angler, Leo has over forty years of fishing experience from Maine to Florida to the Mid-West. Combining his fishing experience and entertaining personality, Leo will provide you a great day on the water.