Big Manistee River Fishing Report
Big Manistee River Fishing Report – Friday, October 27th, 2017 The fall steelhead season is well underway and let me tell you it has been a month to remember!!! Lots of big steelhead in the Big Manistee River this year, and good numbers of them! It’s been one of the best fall seasons in ten years […]
Spring 2017 Fishing
Spring 2017 Fishing on the Manistee River – Fishing Report March 17, 2017 Happy St. Patty’s Day! Spring 2017 fishing is here in northern Michigan, and the steelhead run is well underway. There’s a good mix of winter hold over fish and new one’s fresh in from Lake Michigan. I expect new fish […]
October Fishing
October Fishing!! Fall has arrived here in northern Michigan, and that means fall steelhead on the big Manistee river! We had a pretty good run of King salmon last month and they are making way there spawning areas. I’ve been targeting behind spawning kings and in the runs and pools. Spawn, beads. and flys have […]
Summer Fishing
Northern Michigan summer fishing is here! I’ve been doing a lot of fishing and guiding on the Big Manistee, the Pine River along with Tippy Dam backwaters for trout and small mouth bass. The fishing below Tippy on the Big Manistee river has been very good. Plenty of opportunities for the fly fishermen, with nice dry […]
River Fishing Spring 2016
Big Manistee River Fishing Report: “Below Tippy Dam” Spring river fishing is here!!!! The Big Manistee river is the place to be!! Spring steelhead are in the river and the action is heating up. There is a good mix of winter fish and bright fish from the lake in the river. Fishing has been very […]
Salmon Season
Manistee River Fishing Report September 16, 2015 Manistee River Flow: 1740 CFS, temp is 65° The 2015 salmon season is underway! This year has had its share of ups and downs, but for the most part the fishing has been pretty consistent. I have been targeting fresh fish in the lower Manistee River with a […]
Summer Fishing
Fishing Report for the Big Manistee River in Wellston, Michigan I hope every one has had an enjoyable summer. It’s been a busy one for me! I had some great trout fishing in early summer. Caught some really nice browns and a few summer run steelhead to boot! The bass fishing has been a little more […]
Big Manistee Fishing Report for September 9, 2014
With the rain and cooler weather we received last week, a lot of new king salmon have shown up in the river system. I expect to see the majority of the salmon run in the next few weeks, as we will be getting more rain and “fishy weather.” Thinking about booking a trip? Go […]
Late Summer Fishing
Late Summer Fish I’ve been chasing King Salmon around the river the last few weeks, and have been having a ball! Fishing has been fairly consistent for me. I’ve been hooking up anywhere from 1 to 6 kings every morning! Landing them has been another story!! I have limited availability, so if you’re interested in […]
Big Manistee River
Big Manistee Salmon I caught my first Salmon in the river this season. There aren’t many big numbers yet, but enough to target first thing in the morning. The bass fishing has been very good with the warm weather. Its a good opportunity to catch salmon and bass on the same day! Check our calendar for […]
