7 November

November Steelhead Report

November Steelhead Report

November Steelhead Fishing, Manistee River 2018 Its been a great fall so far for steelhead fishing on the Manistee River. Some days have been better then others, but I’ve been putting fish in the boat daily. I’ve been concentrating my efforts on the lower river. This time of year, you can find pods of steelhead […]

12 October

October Fishing

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 […]

28 October

October Steelhead

October Steelhead

Fishing & steelhead report for the Big Manistee river in Wellston, Michigan October 29th 2015 Current river conditions: the river flow is 1870 CFS & river temperature is 51 degrees. Some much needed rain is upon on us and has come with some big wind as well… finally steelhead weather!!!   I have had pretty consistent steelhead […]

16 September

Salmon Season

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 […]