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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
