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Seasonal species for best times to fish Manistee
 
When you want to fish the river where the big fish live, you fish the Manistee River with Professional Manistee River Fishing Guides

Just ask Manistee Charter Boat Captain Paul Schlafley.

"The Manistee River runs approximately 232 miles through Michigan's northern lower peninsula. It passes through many villages before entering Lake Michigan at the city of Manistee." As one of the most popular Manistee River Guides and a true local who grew up on the river, Captain Schlafley knows the habitats and habits for all the seasons on the Manistee.

"There are a lot of different and very large growing species of fish that thrive in these waters due to the rocky bottom and fast moving cool water. I love to take guests on our Manistee River Charter Boats to the calm pools and other perfect habitat for catching the season's most active fish."

The Manistee River runs approximately 232 miles through Michigan's northern lower peninsula, it passes through many villages before entering Lake Michigan at the city of Manistee. The River system has a rocky bottom with fast moving cool water, vigorous currents with calm pools and perfect habitat to hold and reproduce an abundance of fish.

Species include, Wild Rose, Seeforellen brown trout, and Gilchrist Creek browns, Michigan strain Chinook, (natural reproduction), as well as migratory kings, Coho Salmon, Eagle Lake Rainbows, Skamania and the Michigan strain of Steelhead trout.
On Lake Michigan
SPECIES
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Steelhead
   
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Browns
   
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X
 
Salmon
   
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X
 
Lake Trout
   
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On the Big Manistee River
SPECIES
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Feb
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Sept
Oct
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Steelhead
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Salmon
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38' TiaraManistee, Michigan, located on Lake Michigan, is world renown for some of the finest big game sport fishing in the world. Anglers travel from as far away as Norway to fish for steelhead, chinook , brown trout, coho and lake trout.

Riverside Charters is close to open water. You will find our 38' Tiara a great boat to fish on. Captain Paul dedicated to providing customers with a truely great fishing experience. Whether you are a seasoned angler, or first time experiencing the thrill of Lake Michigan. Fishing is a great way to spend time with friends.

Your Manistee River Fishing Charter or Lake Michigan Charter Boat Adventure is Just a Phone Call Away

Our growing popularity and repeat customers means that dates book up fast at Riverside Charters. We encourage you to take a look around our site. Read more about our boats and look at the photos of the fish our patrons catch regularly. Then give us a call. 231-723-4901

Our Manistee Charter Boats include a comfortable 34' Tiara. You won't find a boat better built for fishing on Lake Michigan, and our enclosed, heated 22' jet boat for Manistee River fishing.

Riverside Charters Manistee River Charter Boats are located in Manistee, Michigan, on Lake Michigan, in a location that s known for some of the best big game sport fishing in the world. Anglers of all ages travel from all over the world and return again and again to experience fishing for Steelhead, Chinook, Brown Trout, Coho and lake trout.

Riverside Charters is close to open water. You will find our 38' Tiara a great boat to fish on. Captain Paul is dedicated to providing Manistee River Charter Boat Customers with a thrilling experience.

Whether you are a seasoned angler, or are fishing for the first time, we invite you to join us on a Manistee River Charter Boat experience you'll never forget.

Book early - good dates go quickly.



Located at Riverside Marina at 522 North Water Street Manistee, Michigan 49660 - 231-723-4901

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