Steelhead Nation Outfitters 1
Steelhead Nation Outfitters 1
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If you're here to make the most of fishing on the big Manistee River and the lower Betsie River, look no further than Steelhead Nation Outfitters. Your guide for the day is Captain Anthony, offering years of sportfishing experience.
These waters are home to Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll be dropping lines from a 18' Tracy's Custom jet boat with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.
It's always wise to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water and Gatorade will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board, depending on the trip you choose.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Steelhead Nation Outfitters!
If you're here to make the most of fishing on the big Manistee River and the lower Betsie River, look no further than Steelhead Nation Outfitters. Your guide for the day is Captain Anthony, offering years of sportfishing experience.
These waters are home to Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll be dropping lines from a 18' Tracy's Custom jet boat with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.
It's always wise to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water and Gatorade will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board, depending on the trip you choose.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Steelhead Nation Outfitters!
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Benjamin LovingRepeat angler4.7VerifiedNewFirst Michigan Salmon trip father and son
6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 19, 2026 • 2 adultsThe whole experience was great. Instruction for location and pick up time from the captian were clear. The boat and tackle were in fine working order. We wxplained this was our first trip and Anthony was more than helpful. I caught my first King Salmon within 10 minutes of arriving to the first hole. My son also hooked but lost his first in 15 minutes. Anthony puts you on the fish. The rest is on you and thw luck of the bite of course. I will say Anthony is fast at rigging tackle and his netting skills are expert. I will book again for steelhead in the early spring.
Dan Montes5.0VerifiedIncredible Trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Anthony was great to work with. He and his first mate put us right on the fish and it was non-stop CATCHING until we hit our limits. What an incredible morning of “catching” and is a trip i’ll never forget. We look forward to coming back again and again, for years to come!
Chris Martin5.0VerifiedFirst Time Success
6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 4, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst time salmon fishing was a success thanks to our captain Anthony. He was very professional and knowledgeable on fishing in the area. We had a good amount of bites and ended with more than enough fish for the wife and I. Highly recommended.
William Brunjes5.0VerifiedNewAwesome day on the water!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 4, 2026 • 2 adultsAwesome first experience chasing great lakes salmon with Captain Anthony. He was quick to show us the technique and start catching fish! His knowledge of the river really showed through and we had a great time.
Dan Kovoch5.0VerifiedNewSeptember fishing trip
8 Hour Trip on September 18, 2026 • 2 adults
Travis Cooley5.0VerifiedNewFishing with Anthony
8 Hour Trip on September 10, 2026 • 2 adults
Nolan Mcduffie4.7VerifiedNewGood fishing
6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 2, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat captain new the good fishing spots
Scott LibkaRepeat angler4.0Verifiedgood day of fishing
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 28, 2026 • 3 adultswe landed 1 out of 3 king salmon. lots of trees down from flooding in the river. Captain was really knew the area and, put us on the fish. Grandson had great time, we'll be back again for sure!
Payton Wilkins5.0VerifiedCouldn’t ask for a better trip!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 childSteelhead is one of the best charters I’ve experienced. Great communication, worth the money for sure! My captain was Rodney. Super knowledgeable, very patient with my 10 y/o daughter. He was so accommodating, and a great teacher! Would totally recommend if you can find a date when they’re not booked. Absolutely understand why it’s so hard to find availability in their schedule… service and experience so good, of course they stay booked!
Tyson LahtiRepeat angler5.0VerifiedSalmon trip
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 31, 2025 • 4 adultsCaptain Anthony made a great trip for two dads and two teen sons. Captain Anthony was very personable, patient with us learning the rigs, made great efforts toward getting us on fish and was happy when we got some salmon. He knows the Manistee River well and had plenty of good, clean gear for us to use. We would use Captain Anthony again, anytime!
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It was my 2nd year fishing with Capt Anthony. I highly recommend him. Hes a true professional at his craft. We fished some fresh runs one day on the Big Man and one day on the Betsie. Both days were quite memorable with a lot of hard fighting action. The Betsie can be a real challenge but Anthony knows the river avoids the timber and gets the Kings in the boat. One hard fighting King took an incredible amount of work to get into the boat. Enjoyed fishing with his dog Waylon. Great time Capt Anthony, look forward to fishing with you again!
The whole experience was great. Instruction for location and pick up time from the captian were clear. The boat and tackle were in fine working order. We wxplained this was our first trip and Anthony was more than helpful. I caught my first King Salmon within 10 minutes of arriving to the first hole. My son also hooked but lost his first in 15 minutes. Anthony puts you on the fish. The rest is on you and thw luck of the bite of course. I will say Anthony is fast at rigging tackle and his netting skills are expert. I will book again for steelhead in the early spring.
Excellent dude to learn and fish with, really appreciate him taking us out and showing us around and explaining everything. Cant think of a better way to spend the morning than out on on the river
Captain Anthony was great to work with. He and his first mate put us right on the fish and it was non-stop CATCHING until we hit our limits. What an incredible morning of “catching” and is a trip i’ll never forget. We look forward to coming back again and again, for years to come!
First time salmon fishing was a success thanks to our captain Anthony. He was very professional and knowledgeable on fishing in the area. We had a good amount of bites and ended with more than enough fish for the wife and I. Highly recommended.
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- US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $650 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- Fishfinder
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All of the bait is supplied we will mainly be running fish eggs under a bobber. Sometimes artificial just all dependent on the bite and time of year )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for fish cleaning just make sure that you have a big enough cooler with ice! )
- Snacks (Chips)
- Drinks (Water and Gatorade)
- Lunch (I offer steaks, chicken, fish, and sandwiches. Only supplied for 8 hour trips! )
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing (Big Manistee River and Betsie River )
- Light tackle
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
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