Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
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Are you in the mood for a memorable fishing experience? Manistee River Fishing Company makes it their mission to put you on exciting fishing action on the productive waters of Manistee River and surrounding water! Captain Brad, who will be your guide, is equally passionate about finding the best available bite for his customers as he is about enjoying the great outdoors.
Manistee River and surrounding waters are known for its superb Salmon, Trout, Walleye, Pike, and Bass Depending on the time of the year, you can target Brown Trout, Steelhead, Chinook, Coho Salmon, Walleye, Pike, and Bass. Brad will be with you every step of the way, helping you get your next trophy into the boat. He'll provide quality tackle for you to use, and what's more, he'll show you how to use it to get the best results.
Your captain will do his best to tailor the trip to your preferences so that you have a memorable expedition with him.
Your ride and fishing platform is a 23' Alumaweld, outfitted with a 250HP Yamaha outboard engine that will ensure you get to the best fishing holes in no time. There's room on board for up to 3 anglers to fish comfortably and enjoy the stunning views in between bites.
The vessel is well-suited for Lake and River fishing. You'll have reliable navigational electronics to lead the way to your catch. After the trip, Capt. Brad can clean everything you decide to keep, which means only one thing – a delicious fish fillet dinner is one meal away.
Kids are welcome on the boat, but if they're under 12, you should bring their life jackets. You'll also need a valid fishing license, and a supply of your favorite drinks and snacks to keep you fighting your prey with vigor.
Manistee River Fishing Company is dedicated to showing you the best time on the water and organizing an experience you'll want to brag about and repeat!
Are you in the mood for a memorable fishing experience? Manistee River Fishing Company makes it their mission to put you on exciting fishing action on the productive waters of Manistee River and surrounding water! Captain Brad, who will be your guide, is equally passionate about finding the best available bite for his customers as he is about enjoying the great outdoors.
Manistee River and surrounding waters are known for its superb Salmon, Trout, Walleye, Pike, and Bass Depending on the time of the year, you can target Brown Trout, Steelhead, Chinook, Coho Salmon, Walleye, Pike, and Bass. Brad will be with you every step of the way, helping you get your next trophy into the boat. He'll provide quality tackle for you to use, and what's more, he'll show you how to use it to get the best results.
Your captain will do his best to tailor the trip to your preferences so that you have a memorable expedition with him.
Your ride and fishing platform is a 23' Alumaweld, outfitted with a 250HP Yamaha outboard engine that will ensure you get to the best fishing holes in no time. There's room on board for up to 3 anglers to fish comfortably and enjoy the stunning views in between bites.
The vessel is well-suited for Lake and River fishing. You'll have reliable navigational electronics to lead the way to your catch. After the trip, Capt. Brad can clean everything you decide to keep, which means only one thing – a delicious fish fillet dinner is one meal away.
Kids are welcome on the boat, but if they're under 12, you should bring their life jackets. You'll also need a valid fishing license, and a supply of your favorite drinks and snacks to keep you fighting your prey with vigor.
Manistee River Fishing Company is dedicated to showing you the best time on the water and organizing an experience you'll want to brag about and repeat!
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We recently went on a charter with Captain Ken and had a great experience. He was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure we caught fish before the trip was over. He took us to multiple spots and gave helpful tips on technique that made the trip even better. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fisherman, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Ken. Great atmosphere, great guide, and an overall awesome experience.
This fishing excursion was absolutely remarkable. I appreciate Brad‘s professionalism even before I arrived with quickly answering some of the questions I had as a first time Michigan salmon fisherman. It was beautiful to get the boat out there while the stars were still in the in the sky, and we had a great spot where there was little to no maneuvering despite there being so many boats out at peak season. Brad was very patient and pointed out so many things to educate us and give us the fullest experience; I even leaned to tie a polymer knot. We walked away with eight fish and a total of 45 pounds of perfectly filleted fish which was a service he also included. We just cooked the fish a simple pan fry manner and it had wonderful flavor and texture, more steakier like swordfish. We cannot wait to make this an annual experience.
Brad is AWESOME. SUPER punctual, professional and knowledgeable. I had been on a bad luck streak since I started trying to catch king salmon over a year ago never landing one. Thought I brought my bad luck with me after loosing one early in the morning and struggling to get a bite for a while but Brad was on top of it! Trying different baits depths and locations he seemed determined to help me break my bad luck streak and hard work paid off I finally landed one! After fishing he showed me how to clean it and bagged it for us! I had a great time would DEFINITELY recommend booking a trip with this company!
Brad and Manistee River Fishing Company are top notch! Brad worked hard to get us on fish all morning and to make sure we had great trip out. Caught some nice walley on Long Lake and great memories with my 13 year old son. Brad is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and determined to catch fish. If you are looking for a guide…I highly recommend.
This fishing trip was a wonderful experience on the beautiful Manistee River. The weather was great, the boat was clean and the gear was well maintained. I also want to commend the Captain on his awesome personality and problem solving skills. This guy know where the fish were. It was also a great experience to see so many fish in their natural habitat and to be educated on the spawning process. Again, this trip was great, the value for what we paid was great and I would do it again.
FAQs about Manistee River Fishing Company
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) 2 people (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
- GPS Garmin/Lowrance
- Fishfinder Garmin/Lowrance
- Live bait well Livewell/Kill box
- Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Terrova 112
- Rods, reels & tackle (Nova Tackel, Diawa, Fenwick, )
- Live bait (Waxworm, Roe bags, Minnows)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes all fish cleaning is done on the boat and is included in the price )
- River fishing (Big Manistee River.)
- Lake fishing (Tippy Dam Pond, Hodenpyl Pond, Lake Cadillac/Mitch)
- Light tackle (Casting/Spinning Nova Tackle Company )
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Ice fishing
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Brown Trout
- Pike (Northern)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Walleye
Your operator
Guiding to me is more than just putting people on the fish. At an early age, I realized that I had a true passion for the water and nature. I knew that I wanted to do a job that I would love going to every day. When I looked further into becoming a fishing guide I knew this was what I was meant to do. Waking up every day to take people fishing is the greatest thing ever. I get to enjoy the great outdoors with so many wonderful people day after day. I get to help them make sense of this crazy thing called fishing. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people smile because they either just caught a fish of a lifetime or they're simply enjoying their time on the water. That's why I do what I do. I have an extensive background in all fishing areas, from fly fishing to spin and drift. Knowing all of these different techniques helps me in helping you to become a better angler.
Guiding to me is more than just putting people on the fish. At an early age, I realized that I had a true passion for the water and nature. I knew that I wanted to do a job that I would love going to every day. When I looked further into becoming a fishing guide I knew this was what I was meant to do. Waking up every day to take people fishing is the greatest thing ever. I get to enjoy the great outdoors with so many wonderful people day after day. I get to help them make sense of this crazy thing called fishing. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people smile because they either just caught a fish of a lifetime or they're simply enjoying their time on the water. That's why I do what I do. I have an extensive background in all fishing areas, from fly fishing to spin and drift. Knowing all of these different techniques helps me in helping you to become a better angler.
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
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