river in Michigan, USA
The upper Manistee parallels its famous neighbor the Au Sable through jack pine country, its artificial-lures-only and flies-only reaches from County Road 612 to CCC Bridge protecting big wild brown trout. Located in the upper river's gear-restricted trout water in Crawford and Kalkaska counties.
Manistee River is a river in Michigan, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Manistee River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Manistee River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Manistee River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Manistee River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Manistee River:
Anglers at Manistee River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Manistee River before you cast a line.
Manistee River is a river in Michigan, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.