Muskegon River
The Muskegon starts at Houghton Lake and runs southwest to Lake Michigan at Muskegon. It drains about 2,350 square miles.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 216 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Houghton Lake, Roscommon County |
| Mouth | Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan |
| Fish | Steelhead, brown trout, Chinook salmon, longnose gar |
Anglers fish it for large migratory steelhead, brown trout and stocked Chinook salmon. The river passes Newaygo, Big Rapids and Evart on its way.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Michigan DNR for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Muskegon River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Muskegon River (Wikipedia)