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Pine River Trout Fishing Report for 6.8.26

The Pine is Heating Up for Streamer and Nymph Fishing! The Pine is currently running very low, but with a decent stain. Streamers has been extremely productive this past week...

Manistee River Trout Fishing Report for 6.8.26

It's Time to Get Out and Go Trout Fishing! After another week of warm, dry weather the Manistee is starting to round into shape and trout fishing is picking up. ...

Manistee River Trout Fishing Report for 5.30.26

Trout fishing this spring has been a challenge on the Upper Manistee. After a cold start, we have finally had some extended warmth and this has helped our hatches, causing...

Steelhead Fishing Techniques in Michigan

Chuck and Duck: The Ultimate Guide to Spring Steelhead Fishing in Michigan Spring in Michigan brings the much-anticipated steelhead run, as these powerful fish return to the rivers to spawn....

Manistee River Steelhead Fishing Report – April 11, 2026

After the extremely high water earlier in the week, the Manistee is back down at a fishable level with a heavy stain. Steelhead fishing has been great the past couple...

Manistee River Steelhead Fishing Report – March 31, 2026

The Manistee River below Tippy Dam is in great shape for spring. Now that the snow from the last apocalypse has almost left, we are still running a bit high...