Chromeseekers – Big Manistee River 

Come fish with Chromeseekers! After Lake Michigan and the Betsie River, Captain Dan offers yet another adventure. This time, you can join him on the Big Manistee River. The trips are suitable for both beginners and avid anglers, so there’s a fish to be found for everyone.

You’ll be fishing 1 of 2 boats.

One is a 17’ Smokercraft boat that accommodates up to 2 anglers during steelhead and 3 during Salmon. This jet boat is powered by a 40/60 HP Yamaha engine.

The other boat is a 15’ Stealth Craft drift boat ran by Captain Dan’s other guide, Keygan. Only 2 anglers are allowed due to space.

If both boats are full, we do have other qualified guides working for Chromeseekers that will take trips for us.

Due to where the captains are allowed to fish on the Big Manistee (Tippy Dam), Salmon may not be around. So he spends most of late August and September on the Betsie River in his drift boat or on Lake Michigan. When the Betsie starts to slow down in early October, the captain will move down to fish Tippy Dam full-time.

Steelhead fishing gets going sometime in October when we get some rain and cooler temperatures.

Winter can be a great time because the crowds are gone. Don’t let the snow or cold stop you because this can be some awesome fishing for winter-run Steelhead.

Late February the spring run starts to show up and can get good anytime between late February and late April depending on the weather. Available until May.

The captain takes care of your fishing equipment, including lures and live bait.

Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

**Due to increase in cancellations once your trip is booked you will owe the remainder of the $100 deposit to Chromeseekers Sportfishing. Thisnis refundable ifnwe have to cancel due to weather. Cost of the trip will be the same as what fishbooker charges not including gratuity. Thank you for understanding.