What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Manistee, Michigan for the first time?

Go before Labor Day. Check local fishing reports like Tangled Tackle and others for local info. Stay at the Orchard Beach State Park - great facilities and it's just 5 minutes from downtown Manistee.

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

Manistee is a good place to base a fishing charter. The town offers everything you need but still has a "small town" atmosphere. The Manistee Hotel is a good place to overnight before a morning charter.

Verify spawn conditions before going. If the spawn is over the fish leave the river. Can’t catch what’s not there.

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!

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

Coordinate the departure time with the Captain (the earlier the better) Be on time. Take snacks and beverages. HAVE FUN!!!

Have been to Manistee few times in the first week in July and haven’t been disappointed yet with catching Salmon.

Call Capt Mike class act all you have to do is bring a lunch something to drink the captain supplies, everything equipment, Baits

Lake fishing was great, did a river fishing trip, not much fish caught, but scenery was more than great. Would do again.

Contact Captain Lenny and be ready to be ready to crank away bringing in your own monsters of Lake Michigan. Worth every penny.

Book multiple days. Lake Michigsn is unpredictable and you don't want to miss out!

Make sure to have layers of clothes it can get chilly out on the water latter in the evening.

Patience and flexibility. If you don’t catch on the big lake, try a small one or river

If you’re looking specifically for Salmon in Lake Michigan, then I would recommend Manistee, MI.

Yes. Get the best charter Captain and boat. Our Captain, Al, was great as was his boat.

Contact Dog Bone Charter. They are true professionals and want you to catch fish!

Take your picture camera. If not nobody will believe how big of a fish u catch.