Late March Fishing Report

March comes to an end and the Steelhead fishing continues. Fishing has been solid in March despite some weather fluctuations between Spring and Winter. The river conditions have been good with water levels a little lower than what we expect for this time of year, but with some cold rain

They’re full of worms!

There are slogans for slow fishing.  Two you hear this time of year:  They aren’t looking up yet and They’re full of worms.  Like most catchphrases, they aren’t 100% accurate but they are accurate enough.  What’s happening right now is simple:  There is more food in the river than the trout could

Fishing Report 3/26/25

Manistee Below Tippy

Fishing on the lower Manistee River has remained consistent for those willing to adapt to the significant temperature fluctuations we’ve experienced this March. While on the river, you can see the early signs of spring: Red-winged blackbirds are perched in the trees, and steelhead are starting to

March 25, 2025

Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily

We have set a date for our Spring River Clean-Up…Saturday May, 3, 2025.  Stay tuned for details and please save the date!

“March Madness” is upon us!!!  The river has been fishing well most days, but depending on the section and water conditions there

March 23, 2025

Mark your calendar!! This year’s BBT Spring River Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd…

The annual spring river cleanup is always a difficult day to nail down with the Trout Opener, Easter, Mother’s Day and all the Graduation stuff going on around then, but May 3rd seems to avoid

March 21, 2025

Hey guys, I was hoping to have time for a quick report before the weekend, but that’s just not going to happen….

Thanks Tom!

I have tomorrow blocked off and will most likely find the time then to do some editing/writing and post it on Sunday or Monday sometime.

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