Manistee River Fishing Company 

4.9/5 (168 reviews)
 Dilling Road 1500, Brethren, MI 49619, United States

Manistee River Fishing Company 

4.9/5 (168 reviews)
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Dilling Road 1500
Brethren, MI, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (127)

Fishing with Brad
Fishing with Brad
Ken was a great guide.
+124

Angler rating

153
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4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

81%

Showing 1 - 5 of 168 reviews
Showing: 5 of 168 reviews
Alicia Martinez
Alicia Martinez
5.0
Verified
Our New Annual Tradition
8 Hour Trip (AM) on October 5, 20252 adults
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.
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Reported catch:
Salmon
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Chase Rollins
Chase Rollins
5.0
Verified
Bucket list fish off my list
6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 8, 20252 adults
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!
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Virginia Williams
Virginia Williams
5.0
Verified
We Had A Blast
4 Hour Trip (PM) 2 people on August 30, 20252 adults
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.
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Dane Market
Dane Market
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 20253 adults
Despite the struggle of summer Michigan fishing and our low catch total, we were beyond impressed with Captain Brad. He was very informative, answered all of our questions about the area, made us laugh, and put every effort forth to make sure all members of our party caught something. It was a beautiful morning and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. Do NOT miss a trip with the Manistee River Fishing Company!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Mason Christensen
Mason Christensen
5.0
Verified
Very helpful
4 Hour Trip (PM) 2 people on August 17, 20252 adults
My wife and I came to celebrate her birthday, Brad was awesome with everything. Very helpful, nonjudgmental. We aren’t the greatest fisherman and Brad made us comfortable with how to use everything. We ended up only catching one fish, but that was completely our own fault. Brad threw out one cast to show us how to use the lure and caught a huge small mouth. Definitely booking him again.
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US $300 
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US $500 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (127)

Fishing with Brad
Fishing with Brad
Ken was a great guide.
+124

Angler rating

153
7
4
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

81%

Showing 1 - 5 of 168 reviews
Showing: 5 of 168 reviews
Alicia Martinez
Alicia Martinez
5.0
Verified
Our New Annual Tradition
8 Hour Trip (AM) on October 5, 20252 adults
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.
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Reported catch:
Salmon
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Chase Rollins
Chase Rollins
5.0
Verified
Bucket list fish off my list
6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 8, 20252 adults
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!
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Virginia Williams
Virginia Williams
5.0
Verified
We Had A Blast
4 Hour Trip (PM) 2 people on August 30, 20252 adults
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.
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Dane Market
Dane Market
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 20253 adults
Despite the struggle of summer Michigan fishing and our low catch total, we were beyond impressed with Captain Brad. He was very informative, answered all of our questions about the area, made us laugh, and put every effort forth to make sure all members of our party caught something. It was a beautiful morning and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. Do NOT miss a trip with the Manistee River Fishing Company!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Mason Christensen
Mason Christensen
5.0
Verified
Very helpful
4 Hour Trip (PM) 2 people on August 17, 20252 adults
My wife and I came to celebrate her birthday, Brad was awesome with everything. Very helpful, nonjudgmental. We aren’t the greatest fisherman and Brad made us comfortable with how to use everything. We ended up only catching one fish, but that was completely our own fault. Brad threw out one cast to show us how to use the lure and caught a huge small mouth. Definitely booking him again.
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FAQs about Manistee River Fishing Company

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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