Manistee River is starting to see signs of life below Tippy Dam. Starting to see good numbers of King Salmon below Tippy Dam. We received a couple inches of rain last week, which helps with the migration. Cold nights have been a key factor, helping move fish Many of the harbors along the lake shore are starting to see Salmon enter the rivers. The Lake Michigan Water temperatures “Flipped” or dropped significantly over the last several days, kicking off some very good Salmon fishing.
Starting to see many King Salmon in the Little Manistee River near Stronach Rd. Lots of Kings in the pools below the “Tubes” on the Little Manistee River. Fishing floats and Salmon Skein eggs below a float, drifted through the deeper holes, has been producing some fish. Flossing with a single trout bead, and black stone fly has also been very productive when fishing for King Salmon. Please remember while flossing, Salmon and Steelhead MUST be hooked in the mouth, to be a legal catch. Anglers must be 100′ from the weir while fishing. I know its tempting to snag them there but please don’t do it!
(8/28) During the past couple of days, the area below Tippy Day has finally received a nice batch of King Salmon. Michigan Salmon Reports indicate that the Big Manistee River (Tippy Dam) has a lot of King Salmon this year!!
The area near Pine Creek, Pastor Creek, and Bear Creek all have good numbers of Kings staging in front of the creeks with cooler water. Float fishing with fresh Salmon skein (Rocket Red) has been the best. 14 mm bright red soft beads are also fishing well. Casting crank baits has been fishing well in the morning. New fish entering the river each day. Numbers of King and Coho Salmon are up from last year.
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Michigan King Salmon fishing is in full swing now! Good numbers of Michigan Salmon, both Coho, and King Salmon, have entered Western Michigan rivers in good numbers, Heavy North Western winds have put the salmon against the shorelines, and entering the rivers. Pere Marquette River, and the Big Manistee River have consistently produced good catches of salmon, both from the boats, and wading. Text to book a Salmon fishing guide>> (231) 519-7348
We are open, and guiding now!! Trout & Smallmouth Bass is very good on the Muskegon River at this time. Casting crank baits. streamers, or anything that resembles Salmon fry at this time. Salmon fry are the main food right now. Sucker Spawn is also going strong at this time. Excellent trout fishing coming up!!
The best available Michigan Steelhead Fishing Dates are February, March, April, and May. Best Steelhead fishing dates are November, March, April, and May. We offer conventional tackle, spinning gear, and fly fishing techniques for Steelhead.
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Water levels are finally back to normal with very good Steelhead Fishing conditions on the Muskegon, Grand, and Big Manistee Rivers. Starting to more bright Spring Steelhead entering the lower river. Float fishing with beads and spawn continues to produce the most fish. Brightly colored beads have been working well. Fly Fishing with Black Stone flies, and Salmon Fry patterns are also producing.
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Michigan Steelhead Fishing has been excellent on most western rivers. Muskegon River, Grand, and Big Manistee River have been fishing exceptionally well for Steelhead. Float fishing with beads or spawn has been best. Casting small crank baits has also been good. Tiny jigs tipped with two wax worms has also been producing fish. Steelhead and Trout both love a small jig tipped with wax worms. Back dropping plugs has also been doing well for Fall Steelhead.
Great Success! Michigan offers the best is Steelhead fishing. Good numbers of bright Fall, Winter, and Spring Steelhead. There’s no doubt the Muskegon, Pere Marquette, Big Manistee, and Grand Rivers offer the best Steelhead fishing in the Mid West. Lake Michigan has ample food and forage base for Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, Lake Trout, and King Salmon. Extra food has made for some larger that average Steelhead and Salmon this fall. We should have excellent Steelhead fishing throughout the late Fall and Winter
