Manistee River Report – Below Tippy Dam
November 15, 2020
Manistee Below Tippy Dam
November 15, 2020
The Lower Manistee continues to run around 2000 CFS with water temperature remaining in the mid 40s. Small numbers of fresh fish continue to dribble daily but no strong push has occurred. The fish, except the skippers, have been generally big and mean with double digit weights being the rule. We have seen more skippers in the last week indicating that more fish are on the way.
Indicator fishing has been producing more fish generally with softer water and crossover locations producing the best. Bead colors have been soft yellows but the bite seems to be transitioning to softer pinks like glow roe and peach.
The swing bite has been pretty consistent with one or two fish landed a day. Natural sculpin, Perch and the Red Headed Step Child have all produced this past week. More on that next weekend as I’m swinging with clients every day this week.
Fishing pressure should drop sharply this week with the deer hunters taking to the woods. Throw some orange on if you are on the river!!
We have some days available. Give Cherie a call at 231-228-7135 to check on availability.
Capt. Chuck