Manistee River Fishing Company 

4.9/5 (80 reviews)
 Dilling Road 1500, Brethren, MI 49619, United States

Manistee River Fishing Company 

4.9/5 (80 reviews)
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Dilling Road 1500
Brethren, MI, United States
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Check out what Manistee River is all about with Manistee River Fishing Company! This beautiful river is nestled in the natural world of Michigan, right in the heart of the Manistee / Huron National Forrest, and what better way to explore it than with an experienced fishing guide? Your guide will be Capt. Ken Morris, a serious angler with over 20 years of experience, who’ll take you to all the best places and make sure you have fun.

You’ll be fishing from his 18’ Stealthcraft Power Drifter Jet boat, perfect for accessing all the nooks and crannies of Manistee River. The boat can take up to 2 anglers, so grab a few friends and have a great time! There are navigational electronics on board to help put you on the fish, as well as an ice box for your catch.

Michigan has some of the most beautiful nature around, and the stunning views you’ll enjoy will add to your experience. Manistee River is teeming with wildlife, and it’s a great place to come and let your hair down, reeling in some prized freshwater fish. You can expect to target the likes of Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, as well as Brown Trout and Coho. From early May thru August is the best time to chase Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike on the Fly.

Ken will have all the fishing equipment you’ll need ready for you when you come on board, including rods, reels, and tackle. Ken’s happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day, so you’ll get a nice meal out of your trip!

Kids (12+) are welcome to join in on the fun if you want to show them what fishing is all about. All you need to bring is a valid fishing license, as well as some snacks to keep you energized while you battle these trophy fish.

Book a trip with Manistee River Fishing Company, and come have a fishing adventure you’ll never forget!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (52)

Captain Ken
Good day
Great experience
+49

Angler rating

73
7
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

85%

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Jacea F.
Jacea F.
5.0/5

Oct 11, 2024

6 Hour Trip Morning

Fantastic trip!!!!

VERIFIED

Everything about our trip with Ken was amazing from start to finish! We would recommend this guided service to anyone and everyone looking to learn and land some fish! Our oldest daughter was with us and absolutely loved her time on the river. She landed one of the biggest kings and cannot wait to go again! We left the river with many massive king salmon and so much more knowledge of this sport! We had a BLAST and had amazing, perfect fall weather. Thank you, Captain Ken, for wonderful trip! Five stars!!!!!

Everything about our trip with Ken was amazing from start to finish! We would recommend this guided service to anyone and everyone...  

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 Jacea F. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Jason P.
Jason P.
5.0/5

Jun 28, 2025

4 Hour Trip Morning

Great experience

VERIFIED

I booked a trip for my husband and son, it was for my son’s birthday trip. They had a great time their captain was very knowledgeable caught lost of Bass and Pike. They had an absolute blast and want to go back in September. My son cooked the pike he caught, it was delicious! I highly recommend!

I booked a trip for my husband and son, it was for my son’s birthday trip. They had a great time their captain was very knowledgeable...  

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 Jason P. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company
 Jason P. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Robert C.
Robert C.
5.0/5

Sep 29, 2025

6 Hour Trip Morning

Captain Ken

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Ken was fantastic, on a really tough day ,way hot, Ken got us into ideal spots and we caught a few beautiful Chinook.6

Captain Ken was fantastic, on a really tough day ,way hot, Ken got us into ideal spots and we caught a few beautiful Chinook.6  

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 Robert C. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company
 Robert C. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Gary S.
Gary S.
5.0/5

Sep 1, 2025

4 Hour Trip Morning

Brad Was Great

VERIFIED

My daughter and I fished the Manistee below Tippy Dam with Brad as our guide on September 1, Labor Day. What a great trip! Brad was wonderful. Put us in great locations and even cleaned our fish. Five stars! We will be back later this season for the salmon run with Brad!

My daughter and I fished the Manistee below Tippy Dam with Brad as our guide on September 1, Labor Day. What a great trip! Brad...  

 Gary S. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company
 Gary S. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Abdias A.
Abdias A.
5.0/5

Oct 20, 2024

6 Hour Trip Morning

Our first salmon fishing

VERIFIED

What an amazing day! My husband is a bass fisherman from way back. I am new to this fishing thing. We learned so much, not just about salmon fishing, but about the ecology of the area. My husband caught one almost immediately. Brad is a great captain who knew the river and the equipment that we used. We will be booking him again in the spring for the small mouth. We've already shared his website and number with family.

What an amazing day! My husband is a bass fisherman from way back. I am new to this fishing thing. We learned so much, not just...  

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 Abdias A. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company
1 person finds this review helpful
 Abdias A. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company
1 person finds this review helpful

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (52)

Captain Ken
Good day
Great experience
+49

Angler rating

73
7
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 80 reviews
Showing: 5 of 80 reviews
Jacea F.
Jacea F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trip!!!!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip Morning on October 11, 2024

Everything about our trip with Ken was amazing from start to finish! We would recommend this guided service to anyone and everyone looking to learn and land some fish! Our oldest daughter was with us and absolutely loved her time on the river. She landed one of the biggest kings and cannot wait to go again! We left the river with many massive king salmon and so much more knowledge of this sport! We had a BLAST and had amazing, perfect fall weather. Thank you, Captain Ken, for wonderful trip! Five stars!!!!!

Everything about our trip with Ken was amazing from start to finish! We would recommend this guided service to anyone and everyone looking to learn and land some fish! Our oldest daughter was with us and absolutely loved her time on the river. She landed one of the biggest kings and cannot wait to go again! We left the river with many massive king salmon and so much more knowledge of this sport! We had a BLAST and had amazing, perfect fall weather. Thank you, Captain Ken, for wonderful trip!...  

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 Jacea F. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Jason P.
Jason P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip Morning on June 28, 2025

I booked a trip for my husband and son, it was for my son’s birthday trip. They had a great time their captain was very knowledgeable caught lost of Bass and Pike. They had an absolute blast and want to go back in September. My son cooked the pike he caught, it was delicious! I highly recommend!

I booked a trip for my husband and son, it was for my son’s birthday trip. They had a great time their captain was very knowledgeable caught lost of Bass and Pike. They had an absolute blast and want to go back in September. My son cooked the pike he caught, it was delicious! I highly recommend!  

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 Jason P. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Robert C.
Robert C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Ken

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip Morning on September 29, 2025

Captain Ken was fantastic, on a really tough day ,way hot, Ken got us into ideal spots and we caught a few beautiful Chinook.6

Captain Ken was fantastic, on a really tough day ,way hot, Ken got us into ideal spots and we caught a few beautiful Chinook.6  

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 Robert C. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Gary S.
Gary S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Brad Was Great

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip Morning on September 1, 2025

My daughter and I fished the Manistee below Tippy Dam with Brad as our guide on September 1, Labor Day. What a great trip! Brad was wonderful. Put us in great locations and even cleaned our fish. Five stars! We will be back later this season for the salmon run with Brad!

My daughter and I fished the Manistee below Tippy Dam with Brad as our guide on September 1, Labor Day. What a great trip! Brad was wonderful. Put us in great locations and even cleaned our fish. Five stars! We will be back later this season for the salmon run with Brad!  

 Gary S. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company

Abdias A.
Abdias A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Our first salmon fishing

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip Morning on October 20, 2024

What an amazing day! My husband is a bass fisherman from way back. I am new to this fishing thing. We learned so much, not just about salmon fishing, but about the ecology of the area. My husband caught one almost immediately. Brad is a great captain who knew the river and the equipment that we used. We will be booking him again in the spring for the small mouth. We've already shared his website and number with family.

What an amazing day! My husband is a bass fisherman from way back. I am new to this fishing thing. We learned so much, not just about salmon fishing, but about the ecology of the area. My husband caught one almost immediately. Brad is a great captain who knew the river and the equipment that we used. We will be booking him again in the spring for the small mouth. We've already shared his website and number with family.  

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 Abdias A. recommends Manistee River Fishing Company
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Manistee River Fishing Company

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Seark Jet Boat
Boat type
Jet boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 80HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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