Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing 

If you’re ready to have fun fishing in Manistee, we’ve got you covered with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing. Your guide for the day is Captain Earl, offering years of knowledge and experience.

Local species include Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, and more, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Earl welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to keep ‘em happy!

Capt. Earl will bring you aboard a 27’ Albemarle sportfishing vessel that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Earl will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

A First Mate may be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Manistee. So, how about booking that trip?