Smallmouth Fishing

Full day Smallmouth Bass on the Fly trip (Typically July/August) Smallmouth Bass are pound for pound the strongest fighting fish in Michigan Rivers. That is a pretty big statement considering that in Michigan we have steelhead, salmon, muskie , and trout to play with. Still, nothing beats the hard nose pull of a smallmouth bass. Fly-Fishing for smallmouth bass in Michigan does not get on the front page of most of our websites, newspapers, and fly fishing magazines. That can be the good news for you, because here in Michigan we have some excellent smallmouth bass water to explore that has some of the best smallmouth fishing in the country. Smallmouth fishing is world class in some of our lakes, bays and streams. Smallmouth Bass, plus the other warm water species such as Pike and Carp, round out our spring and summer fly fishing opportunities. Hawkins Outfitters, Orvis Endorsed Guide Service of the Year winner specializes in fly fishing Northern Michigan. We practice strictly catch and release fishing. Want to learn how to fly fish, increase your skills or maybe teach your child? Hawkins Outfitters can help you do it.