2017 Fall Steelhead
Fall steehead are here in northern Michigan! That means fall steelhead and salmon! The Manistee river thankfully had more king and coho salmon return to the system than the last several years. I’m starting to switch gears targeting steelhead. October and November should be great Michigan river fishing. Fall steelhead are my favorite game […]
April Fishing Report
Tippy Dam Tailwater April Fishing Report for the Big Manistee River in Wellston, Michigan. Spring weather has finally arrived and it’s been a interesting one at that! I have had pretty consistent steelhead fishing the last few weeks. Fish still have been trickling in and you have opportunities at them earlier in the mornings […]
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 […]
Fall Fishing
October 16 Fishing Report for the Big Manistee River Wellston, Michigan Fall steelhead are in, and more are on their way! I have been catching a good mix of skippers and adult fish. There are still a few salmon migrating in as well. Steelhead have been sniffing around the kings spawning on gravel, I also have found them […]
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 […]
