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Trout Report

Upper Manistee River Trout Fishing

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Manistee River Trout Report

Upper Manistee River

The Upper Manistee River Trout Fishing report for late April has us transitioning out of some pretty serious flooding.  This was probably the highest flows I have seen on the Upper Manistee River.  Most of April has provided some very high water and flood stage conditions. Water has been dropping and clearing this past week and is now fishable in the upper sections.

Wading is still currently going to be very challenging around the CCC bridge and Sharon access sites. The upper sections near 72 have been dropping and clearing up nicely while water temps have been mostly 52-55. Fishing was pretty tough heading into the Trout Opener this past weekend. Last week a huge impulse of worms hit the system.  The fishing has slowly been rebounding the past few days and we actually saw a couple of rising fish today!

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Manistee River Steelhead Report

Manistee River Steelhead Report below Tippy Dam

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Manistee River

Manistee River Steelhead Report

Spring Steelhead Report Below Tippy Dam

Spring Steelhead Report below Tippy Dam water levels remain high but are slowly dropping. However, the Pine River upstream of Tippy Dam is dumping a heavy mud stain into the Manistee, creating very low visibility and poor clarity. As of today, flows are 4,360 cfs and the water temperature is 41.4°F.

All of our guide trips have been canceled or rescheduled since last week’s big rain events, but it’s looking like we’ll be able to get back out there very soon. High water is a common spring issue—especially after a heavy snow year—so we knew this was bound to happen at some point during the spring steelhead season.

The good news: conditions should improve shortly as flows continue to drop and the river clears. With water temps just getting into the 40s, we’re approaching the peak window and things should be firing again soon.

We will have a new update coming soon once we can get back on the Manistee River.

Booking a Trip

The Manistee River below Tippy Dam is one of the best west side rivers in the state of Michigan.  We specialize in Steelhead and Trout fishing on this section of the Manistee River Watershed.  Now is a great time to book your Spring Fishing adventure as well, with Steelhead, Trout, and Pre-Spawn Smallmouth on the agenda.

If catching a Great Lakes Steelhead in on your wish list give us a call to join in the fun at (231-631-5701), you can also shoot us an email.  We are currently booking Spring Steelhead, Pre-Spawn Smallmouth Bass, and a few remain peak Trout Dates for Michigan Dry Fly Fishing. 

Jon Ray