Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River 

4.8/5 (20 reviews)
 Dilling Road, Brethren, MI 49619, United States

Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River 

4.8/5 (20 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 20 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Great day on the water!
Great day with my son
Great day with my son
+15

Angler rating

16
2
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0
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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

94%

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Ricardo C.
Ricardo C.
5.0/5

Oct 5, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM)

Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED

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.

We were new to salmon fishing and the captain was friendly, informative and patient with us. Hooked into many and caught our fill....  

 Ricardo C. recommends Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River

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Michael J.
Michael J.
4.7/5

Oct 20, 2024

8 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

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.

I was very happy with Capt. Dan Stewart and Chromeseekers. Definitely would book with him again. Very knowledgeable, polite,...  

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Bruce M.
Bruce M.
5.0/5

Oct 3, 2024

4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon

Great day with my son

VERIFIED

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!!!

Our captain was awesome, plenty of instruction and information, but without being overbearing. He was knowledgeable and taught...  

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Ed R.
Ed R.
5.0/5

Oct 14, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM)

Fish On!

VERIFIED

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!

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....  

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Replied on November 2, 2023
Thanks Ed for the great review! Come back and see us again.
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Ryan C.
Ryan C.
5.0/5

Sep 21, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

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Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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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 23
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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 23
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US $425 
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
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
6 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 22
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US $475 
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 22
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US $475 
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 23
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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 20 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Great day on the water!
Great day with my son
Great day with my son
+15

Angler rating

16
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

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews
Showing: 5 of 20 reviews
Ricardo C.
Ricardo C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 5, 2024

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.

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.  

 Ricardo C. recommends Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River

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Michael J.
Michael J.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 20, 2024

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.

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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Bruce M.
Bruce M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day with my son

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on October 3, 2024

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!!!

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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Ed R.
Ed R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish On!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) on October 14, 2023

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!

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!  

 Ed R. recommends Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River

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Replied on November 2, 2023
Thanks Ed for the great review! Come back and see us again.
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Ryan C.
Ryan C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Big Manistee Salmon on September 21, 2024

 

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FAQs about Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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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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