At the end of winter, when the ice and snow begin to melt and the warm spring rains start to come, Lake Michigan Steelhead begin their migratory journey up the tributaries to start their spawning process. Water temperatures, water flows, and weather work together to determine when fish begin to enter the tributaries. Generally speaking, these runs occur from late March through April. Fishing strategy will depend on conditions but will mostly consist of nymphing and swinging fly techniques. Be warned, steelhead fishing can be extremely addicting! It can be a grind, but in the end, you will only remember the feeling of having one of these chrome beauties at the end of your line. Contact the shop if you have additional questions regarding our Lake Michigan tributary trips. 715-544-0019 *Please note: Start times and end times may vary. Your guide will reach out with more information before the trip.