Manistee Fishing Reports - Fishing Info and Reports

Manistee River Fishing Reports

Is still producing some steelhead up near Tippy Dam.

Skamania steelhead are starting to show up at Tippy Dam.

Those fly fishing below Tippy Dam caught small brown trout.

Trout fishing below Tippy Dam has been good with the Caddis and Stone Fly hatch in progress. Carp and suckers are spawning.

With the Caddis and the Stone fly hatch in progress, those fly fishing have caught some brown trout.

Steelhead fishing is slow but fish are still being caught.

Steelhead fishing is on the downslide.

Steelhead fishing is probably near the peak of the run which is about two weeks early this year. Fish are on the gravel.

Has lots of steelhead for the taking. Try tossing flies or jigs with wax worms. Anglers are reminded that the Little Manistee River is closed to fishing until April 1st.

Steelhead fishing is starting to pick up as fresh fish move in. Anglers are reminded that the Little Manistee River is closed to fishing until April 1st.

Should still have some steelhead for those looking for fly fishing opportunities. Warm temperatures and rain this week should bring in some fresh fish.

Steelhead fishing is fair. As winter holds on, the spring runs are not really starting yet. Those catching fish are using egg flies.

Continues to produce good steelhead fishing below Tippy Dam. Bright chrome fish and those getting ready to spawn were caught on egg flies.

Continues to produce good steelhead fishing below Tippy Dam. Those drift fishing are casting flies or yarn.

Good weather has produced some nice steelhead catches below Tippy Dam. Cold water temperatures have the fish holding in the deeper holes.