Manistee River Fishing near Manistee, Michigan

Manistee River is a stream located just 1.1 miles from Manistee, in Manistee County, in the state of Michigan, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brook trout, steelhead trout, rainbow trout and brown trout here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Manistee River. Alternate names for this stream include Big Manistee River.

Join us as we discuss the Michigan Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Small perch and bass..." Hill Lake

  "Pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, carp. Baits used yum dingers, lipless crank bait,pretty..." Bronson Lake

  "I think this lake is great! nothing out of the ordinary very clean water and very beautiful fish...." Cecilia Lake