Manistee River Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters

Manistee River Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters

Top Manistee River Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Destinations

Best Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters in Manistee River

Manistee River: 29 fishing charters available
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(113 reviews)
Manistee
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trips from US $700
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(30 reviews)
Manistee
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trips from US $700
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(50 reviews)
Brethren
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trips from US $300
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(23 reviews)
Manistee
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trips from US $650

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing in Manistee River

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Size 1 to 20lbs
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats River, Lake, Inshore

(Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Steelhead fishing in the Manistee River provides countless hours of angling excitement and enjoyment. This is one of Michigan’s favorite sport fish, and for good reason – they are feisty fighters and their meat tastes amazing no matter how you prepare it.
 
As a rule of thumb, all Great Lake tributaries offer strong  Steelhead fisheries, but the Manistee area is one of the top ones. You’ll get the best action below Tippy Dam, which is where most of the fishing guides are based. This 25-mile long section is strategically the best position for fishing since it’s the main route for Steelhead migration. 
 
In the summer, there’s an open-water Steelhead fishery in Lake Michigan, where you can catch this species as they head offshore. These trips usually require a full day commitment, especially if you’re also targeting Salmon, who seek out cold water. Steelhead start their upstream run in October. The streams and creeks are full of them until May, when they finish their spawning and move back to the lake. However, you can find them in the Manistee River year round.
 
You can catch Steelhead even if you don’t have any previous experience. Your fishing guide can easily adjust the technique you’ll be using, so even first-timers can have their moment of victory. In streams, you’ll mostly cast with live bait, while lake fishing usually means trolling. Water temperatures make Steelhead unstoppable in fall and winter and, if you really want to test your skills, try landing them on a fly.
 
It doesn’t matter what time of the year you book your trip – in the Manistee River Steelhead fishing is always a promising adventure!
 

Manistee River Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) fishing in Manistee River varies slightly throughout the year. High season is June to September. Low season is January to May and October to December. There is no closed season.
Manistee River
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,446 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing in Manistee River

Have patience and trust you're captain. You may know what you're talking about but these guys live on the rivers
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Have patience and trust you're captain. You may know what you're talking about but these guys live on the rivers
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Be patient and time your trip. He will find the fish, and enjoy the day. The boat is excellent as well as the captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient and time your trip. He will find the fish, and enjoy the day. The boat is excellent as well as the captain.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Make sure you have a dependable GPS to find your way, the area can be a bit confusing if you're a total stranger to it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have a dependable GPS to find your way, the area can be a bit confusing if you're a total stranger to it.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
The salmon are running by the thousands!! Also saw some huge brown trout caught. The whole experience was just awesome and fun! And if you love the outdoors, Michigan that time of year on the river is beautiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The salmon are running by the thousands!! Also saw some huge brown trout caught. The whole experience was just awesome and fun! And if you love the outdoors, Michigan that time of year on the river is beautiful.
Due North Guide Service
Due North Guide Service
Make sure fish are showing up in large numbers and are biting frequently.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Make sure fish are showing up in large numbers and are biting frequently.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
I'd recommend Captain Gabe with Elsie K Charters and he'll take care of you.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I'd recommend Captain Gabe with Elsie K Charters and he'll take care of you.
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan New Hudson, MI
Absolutely with the big Manistee and the little Manistee converging and where they do it's an excellent area to Target salmon recommend it to anybody had a great time and planning next year's trip already
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely with the big Manistee and the little Manistee converging and where they do it's an excellent area to Target salmon recommend it to anybody had a great time and planning next year's trip already
Pro Fish'n Sea Charters
Pro Fish'n Sea Charters Mason, MI
Sure, lots of charters there, so I presume fishing there is good at the right time. I will book again for a 2nd time with the same captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sure, lots of charters there, so I presume fishing there is good at the right time. I will book again for a 2nd time with the same captain.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company Warren, MI
We unfortunately came the day after they had really bad north wind storm. None the less we still caught Salmon and had a great time!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We unfortunately came the day after they had really bad north wind storm. None the less we still caught Salmon and had a great time!
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan Peoria, IL
Get a knowledgeable guide or captain. If you're not sure about if you get sea sick take medicine before you go out. Dress appropriately. Lot's of sites to see
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a knowledgeable guide or captain. If you're not sure about if you get sea sick take medicine before you go out. Dress appropriately. Lot's of sites to see
Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC โ€“ Manistee
Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC โ€“ Manistee Portland, TN
Book multiple days. Lake Michigsn is unpredictable and you don't want to miss out!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book multiple days. Lake Michigsn is unpredictable and you don't want to miss out!
Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee China Township, MI
Great fishing and great town with friendly people. The town has lots of charm.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great fishing and great town with friendly people. The town has lots of charm.
Fast Times Sport Fishing Charters
Fast Times Sport Fishing Charters Triana, AL
Coordinate the departure time with the Captain (the earlier the better) Be on time. Take snacks and beverages. HAVE FUN!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Coordinate the departure time with the Captain (the earlier the better) Be on time. Take snacks and beverages. HAVE FUN!!!
Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee Rineyville, KY
Bring a jacket or wear layers as it gets a little cooler out on the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a jacket or wear layers as it gets a little cooler out on the water.
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan Versailles, KY
Patience and flexibility. If you donโ€™t catch on the big lake, try a small one or river
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Patience and flexibility. If you donโ€™t catch on the big lake, try a small one or river
Fast Times Sport Fishing Charters
Fast Times Sport Fishing Charters Orlando, FL
Make sure to have layers of clothes it can get chilly out on the water latter in the evening.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure to have layers of clothes it can get chilly out on the water latter in the evening.
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan Sparta, MI
Have been to Manistee few times in the first week in July and havenโ€™t been disappointed yet with catching Salmon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Have been to Manistee few times in the first week in July and havenโ€™t been disappointed yet with catching Salmon.
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan Cadillac, MI
If youโ€™re looking specifically for Salmon in Lake Michigan, then I would recommend Manistee, MI.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If youโ€™re looking specifically for Salmon in Lake Michigan, then I would recommend Manistee, MI.
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters โ€“ Lake Michigan United States
Manistee not only offers some great fishing . The scenery is beautiful too !
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Manistee not only offers some great fishing . The scenery is beautiful too !
Jerryriggin Sport Fishing Charters
Jerryriggin Sport Fishing Charters Northwood, OH
Call Capt Mike class act all you have to do is bring a lunch something to drink the captain supplies, everything equipment, Baits
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Call Capt Mike class act all you have to do is bring a lunch something to drink the captain supplies, everything equipment, Baits
Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee
Class Act Charters โ€“ Manistee Detroit, Michigan

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