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Big Manistee River Salmon Action

September 07, 2026 Brethren 3 seeMorePhotos
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Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Coho)

Trip Summary

Salmon fishing is in full swing. The warer is up from recent rain on the Big Manistee river. Fishing is good. Nows the time to go.
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Chris Martin
Brethren, Michigan, United States
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I am located in Wellston Michigan and primarly do most my guiding on The Big Manistee river.  I offer guided trips for salmon, steelhead, trout, smallmouth bass and pike. All fishing equipment is supplied by me. I have over 20 years experience guidi...

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