Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 918 Seaman Road, Wellston, MI 49689, United States

Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee 

Wellston, MI, United States
18 ft
2
5.0/5 (1 review)

Manistee River Lodge is located in Wellston and offers to show you all the fishing action these pristine waters have in store for you!

Capt. Dylan aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs and to make sure you enjoy every minute of connecting with the great outdoors. Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like fly fishing and spinning. You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after Steelhead, Brown Trout, or Salmon, depending on the weather and time of year.

You'll be fishing from an 18' Stealth Craft boat with enough room for up to 2 anglers at any time. During cold days, there will be a heater onboard to keep you warm. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what matters, fishing. Fishing licenses aren't included, so make sure to get them prior to the trip. Trips are strictly catch and release!

When it comes to Steelhead, Manistee River Lodge offers only catch and release trips, so the fish you catch will be returned to the water. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests. The price of your trip also includes complimentary snacks and drinks, and full-day trips include lunch.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Manistee River Lodge!

Manistee River Lodge is located in Wellston and offers to show you all the fishing action these pristine waters have in store for you!

Capt. Dylan aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs and to make sure you enjoy every minute of connecting with the great outdoors. Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like fly fishing and spinning. You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after Steelhead, Brown Trout, or Salmon, depending on the weather and time of year.

You'll be fishing from an 18' Stealth Craft boat with enough room for up to 2 anglers at any time. During cold days, there will be a heater onboard to keep you warm. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what matters, fishing. Fishing licenses aren't included, so make sure to get them prior to the trip. Trips are strictly catch and release!

When it comes to Steelhead, Manistee River Lodge offers only catch and release trips, so the fish you catch will be returned to the water. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests. The price of your trip also includes complimentary snacks and drinks, and full-day trips include lunch.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Manistee River Lodge!

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 1
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Marty Walstra
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Half Day Trip on February 5, 20232 adults

FAQs about Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee

Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Trips booked with Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (on full day trips)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing
Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Manistee River Lodge – Big Manistee include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your captain

Dylan Dehning
Dylan Dehning
Dylan Dehning

Wellston, Michigan, United States

1 Customer review
Member since October 2022

Captain Dylan Dehning runs very comfortable Stealthcraft boats including a 14' Stealthcraft Driftboat and Stealthcraft 18' powerdrifter. Capt Dylan is a USCG captain and is fully licensed and insured to fish the P.M and the Manistee

1 Customer review
Member since October 2022

Captain Dylan Dehning runs very comfortable Stealthcraft boats including a 14' Stealthcraft Driftboat and Stealthcraft 18' powerdrifter. Capt Dylan is a USCG captain and is fully licensed and insured to fish the P.M and the Manistee

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Stealthcraft
Boat type
Jet boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 40HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
on full day trips
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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 American Express

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What’s biting in Wellston right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)

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