little manistee river Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for little manistee river in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Chadthe conditions were great today, overcast but fish were biting! landed 2 nice rainbow trout, around 3-4lbs. used a couple of different spinners and the fish were just hungry! coulda stayed all day. love this river, always a good escape from life!
Report #2
👤 Tinatoday sucked lol, rain was so heavy! only caught a little trout but the fight was strong! got wet but still had fun with my buddy. we tried different lures but nothing really worked. temp was around 8°C and the wind didn't help either. fingers crossed for better weather!
Report #3
👤 Masonwent back to the river today, rain was on and off, but i got lucky! hooked into a big ole steelhead, maybe 6lbs! used a bead rig setup and it paid off. temp was on the cooler side but still felt great out there. got soaked, but worth it for sure!
Report #4
👤 Jessicafished this morning, heavy winds and overcast, really got my heart pumping! caught a nice brown trout, around 4 lbs. used a jerkbait and it worked well despite the weather. only managed to stay out for a few hours but felt good to be on the water!
Report #5
👤 Dereksooo today was wild - it was pouring most of the day! hit the little manistee despite the rain and caught 3 nice salmon! biggest was like 8 lbs! used my favorite green/yellow spoon, they were hittin hard. felt like a fishin adventure in the downpour!
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at little manistee river are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Fish upstream from your position to avoid spooking fish
Look for deeper pools and eddies where fish like to rest
Use lighter tackle in clear, flowing water
Pay attention to water levels and flow rates for best results