Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River 

4.8/5 (21 reviews)
 Dilling Road, Brethren, MI 49619, United States

Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River 

4.8/5 (21 reviews)
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Dilling Road
Brethren, MI, United States

Come fish with Chromeseekers! After Lake Michigan, Captain Dan and Keygan offers yet another adventure. This time, you can join them on the Big Manistee River. Keygan will run all of September trips and early October. Dan will come down once the Betsie and Lake Mich slows.

Keygan will also be running trips for Dan from April 5 to June 5 as Dan hits the Detroit river.

Depending on where the salmon are in numbers on the manistee, we might suggest fishing the betsie river if we cant offer a great trip on the Big Man.

Rest assir, we will get you on the best fishing possible. The trips are suitable for both beginners and avid anglers, so there’s a fish to be found for everyone.

You’ll be fishing 1 of 2 boats.

One is a 17’ Smokercraft boat that accommodates up to 2 anglers during steelhead and 3 during Salmon. This jet boat is powered by a 40/60 HP Yamaha engine.

Keygans boat is a 16 ft stealthcraft power drifter with a 60/40 jet.

Steelhead fishing gets going sometime in October when we get some rain and cooler temperatures.

Winter can be a great time because the crowds are gone. Don't let the snow or cold stop you because this can be some good fishing for winter-run Steelhead. Due to freezing conditions, we will not run any trips under 30 deg through fishbooker.

Late February the spring run starts to show up and can get good anytime between late February and late April depending on the weather. Available until May.

The captain takes care of your fishing equipment, including lures and gear.

Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

**Due to increase in cancellations once your trip is booked you will owe the remainder of the $100 deposit to Chromeseekers Sportfishing. Thisnis refundable ifnwe have to cancel due to weather. Cost of the trip will be the same as what fishbooker charges not including gratuity. Thank you for understanding.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (20)

Great guide and an even better time
Great guide and an even better time
Great day on the water!
+17

Angler rating

17
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

93%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
James Breaux
James Breaux
5.0
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New
Great guide and an even better time
4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 12, 20252 adults
Keegan was extremely knowledgeable and put us on the fish! Missed more kings than I could count and still almost caught a 2 man in 4 hours. Keegan shared alot of his knowledge and the trip was worth it just for all the knowledge I gained on fishing in Northern Michigan. Highly recommend!
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Response from Captain
October 13, 2025
James Thank you so much for choosing us as your guide service! so glad you guys had s great time with Keygan! You guys did a great job showing those fish who is boss. if we can ever be a service to you again, please let me know! thanks again! Captain Dan Stewart
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Bruce McGathey
Bruce McGathey
5.0
Verified
Great day with my son
4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 3, 20242 adults
Our captain was awesome, plenty of instruction and information, but without being overbearing. He was knowledgeable and taught us a lot about river fishing for salmon. He also went out of his way to make sure we landed fish. He used a variety of techniques to put us on the fish. We will be back to go out with the same captain!!!
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Ricardo Caballero
Ricardo Caballero
5.0
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Fishing with Dan
6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 5, 20243 adults
We were new to salmon fishing and the captain was friendly, informative and patient with us. Hooked into many and caught our fill. Would recommend.
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Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs
4.7
Verified
Great day on the water!
8 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 20, 20242 adults
I was very happy with Capt. Dan Stewart and Chromeseekers. Definitely would book with him again. Very knowledgeable, polite, patient and put us on the fish.
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Reported Catch:
Chinook Salmon
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Ed Roberts
Ed Roberts
5.0
Verified
Fish On!
6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 14, 20232 adults
Our guide Keygan was great. He put us on fish and gave us tips for success. He was adapt at handling the boat and all the gear. Great time. Beautiful day in northern MI!
Response from Captain
November 2, 2023
Thanks Ed for the great review! Come back and see us again.
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour – Big Manistee SteelheadAm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 18 - Apr 7
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US $375 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour – Big Manistee SteelheadPm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Nov 18 - Mar 20
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US $375 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 6 - Oct 28
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US $425 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:35 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 20 - Oct 28
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US $425 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 26
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour – Big Manistee Steelhead Am
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 10 - May 15
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)Max 2Adlts
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Jul 15
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip Big Manistee Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:35 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 28
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) MAX2adult
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Jul 15
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) 2 person
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Aug 1
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Summer (AM) MAX 2Adul
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Jul 1
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Summer (PM) MAXadults
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 20 - Aug 1
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 28
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US $575 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (20)

Great guide and an even better time
Great guide and an even better time
Great day on the water!
+17

Angler rating

17
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

93%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
James Breaux
James Breaux
5.0
Verified
New
Great guide and an even better time
4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 12, 20252 adults
Keegan was extremely knowledgeable and put us on the fish! Missed more kings than I could count and still almost caught a 2 man in 4 hours. Keegan shared alot of his knowledge and the trip was worth it just for all the knowledge I gained on fishing in Northern Michigan. Highly recommend!
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Response from Captain
October 13, 2025
James Thank you so much for choosing us as your guide service! so glad you guys had s great time with Keygan! You guys did a great job showing those fish who is boss. if we can ever be a service to you again, please let me know! thanks again! Captain Dan Stewart
0
Bruce McGathey
Bruce McGathey
5.0
Verified
Great day with my son
4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 3, 20242 adults
Our captain was awesome, plenty of instruction and information, but without being overbearing. He was knowledgeable and taught us a lot about river fishing for salmon. He also went out of his way to make sure we landed fish. He used a variety of techniques to put us on the fish. We will be back to go out with the same captain!!!
Review media 0
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Review media 1
0
Ricardo Caballero
Ricardo Caballero
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 5, 20243 adults
We were new to salmon fishing and the captain was friendly, informative and patient with us. Hooked into many and caught our fill. Would recommend.
0
Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs
4.7
Verified
Great day on the water!
8 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 20, 20242 adults
I was very happy with Capt. Dan Stewart and Chromeseekers. Definitely would book with him again. Very knowledgeable, polite, patient and put us on the fish.
Review media 0
Reported Catch:
Chinook Salmon
0
Ed Roberts
Ed Roberts
5.0
Verified
Fish On!
6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 14, 20232 adults
Our guide Keygan was great. He put us on fish and gave us tips for success. He was adapt at handling the boat and all the gear. Great time. Beautiful day in northern MI!
Response from Captain
November 2, 2023
Thanks Ed for the great review! Come back and see us again.
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FAQs about Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Smokercraft
Boat type
Jet boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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