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Information
What to bring, when to go fishing and what to expect on your trip.
What To Expect
Your Guided Trip I prefer to fish with two guests/anglers at a time. A third fisherman is optional with additional fees. You can expect a clean vessel and top of the line fishing gear. I promote good river ethics. As a fishing guide I can only provide opportunities – the rest is up to mother nature. […]
When to Book
Peak Seasons Each season of the year has a peak time different species. To ensure availability, booking ahead of time is encouraged. Salmon – August throughout Early October Steelhead – October & November is our peak season, along with spring steelhead in March & April Trout – May through August Bass & Pike – June, July […]
What to Bring
Be Prepared: Come ready for any weather! Northern Lower Michigan can have unpredictable weather at times. Especially during some of the peak steelhead seasons in fall and spring. What to bring can be a big worry. I encourage you to be prepared with reliable personal gear. Bring safety glasses or sunglasses to protect your eyes […]
Fishing Report
Stories from our office on the Manistee River.
Fishing Report: Manistee River – May 30, 2022
It’s feeling a lot like summer here in Northern Michigan! I’ve had a fun month chasing brown trout here on the rivers in my area. Smaller streams like the Little Manistee and The Pine have been producing nice trout for me. I plan on running early morning trips for next few weeks, then I will […]
Fishing Report: Manistee River – May 8, 2022
Spring time is here in beautiful northern Michigan! The temperatures are finally on the rise here in Wellston. Steelhead season is about over on our streams and I’ve been putting my efforts into resident brown trout fishing. May is my favorite month for trout. Water temps are on the rise and the trout are getting […]
Manistee River Fishing Report – March 29, 2022
Believe it or not it’s officially spring here in northern Michigan! Steelhead have been making there spring migration into our local rivers. The big Manistee river is running at 2570 cfs and is around 38 degrees. Really nice conditions for fishing. I believe the next few weeks should be pretty good for steelhead fishing, especially […]
All Tackle Fisherman is a fishing outfitter serving the Big Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan. All tackle, fresh water fish in Northern Lower Michigan. We offer fresh water fishing of Salmon, King Salmon, Pike, Bass, Trout using various tackle and bait. Chris Martin is a fisherman with fourteen years of guiding experience in Michigan and Montana.
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