The Muskegon River system offers some of Michigan's most diverse angling opportunities. Creel census has been conducted on all segments of the river except for the upper portion. This segment of the river makes up the largest portion and comprises approximately 123 miles extending from Rogers Impoundment to Houghton Lake.

Huron Pines is working with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct interviews at access sites and boat launching ramps on the Upper Muskegon River. This project is a recommendation of the DNR from the Muskegon River Manangement Plan. The data collected by the creel clerks will be submitted to the DNR and used to make fishery management decisions related to habitat management, fish stocking, dam removals, and fish passage at dams. Huron Pines will provide oversight and will be responsible for on the ground progress and completion of the project. These creel clerk positions started in late April and will last until mid October.