Manistee River Report – Below Tippy Dam
August 6, 2022
The Manistee is running very low and clear at 1290 CFS and is about 71 degrees, perfect for smallmouth bass.
I’ve been finding small and largemouth bass and some pike in all the likely spots. Tailouts, 3-6 feet of water around wood, crossovers etc. The fish have been eating a variety of White and Chartreuse patterns, White Hat Tricks, Southern Charms and Tutty Fruity Clousers. Topwater action has been good under the right conditions, mainly low light.
We are beginning to see some King Salmon show, not fishable numbers but there are some around. I’m hearing that they are very big this year but not big numbers.We shall see.
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Tight Lines
Capt. Chuck