Michigan Fishing Reports (April 2025)

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 1 week ago

Steelhead Fishing has been great and is only getting better.

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 1 week ago

Steelhead Fishing has been great and is only getting better.

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Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 1 week ago

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.

Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 1 week ago

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.

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Bradley Dyer
Detroit, Michigan
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Arthur's son landed his first coho salmon just a few mins ago casting a lure!

Bradley Dyer Detroit, Michigan Reported: 2 weeks ago

Arthur's son landed his first coho salmon just a few mins ago casting a lure!

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Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 4 weeks ago

The fishing is good on the Manistee River right mow. The next 3 weeks are prime time. I will be putting the big lake boat in April 4th. So, I will be available for charters on Lake Michigan as well. My schedule is pretty wide open. So some trips would...

Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 4 weeks ago

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 1 month ago

Steelhead fishing has been picking up this week and is only going to get better and have plenty of week days available

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 1 month ago

Steelhead fishing has been picking up this week and is only going to get better and have plenty of week days available

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Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 1 month ago

Big pushes of steelhead have kept up busy the past week or so!

Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 1 month ago

Big pushes of steelhead have kept up busy the past week or so!

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 2 months ago

Been doing a few ice fishing trips and it's been productive.

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 2 months ago

Been doing a few ice fishing trips and it's been productive.

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George Cini
Monroe, Michigan
Reported: 3 months ago

Been pretty cold up here we just been ice fishing

George Cini Monroe, Michigan Reported: 3 months ago

Been pretty cold up here we just been ice fishing

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Great day!!! Alex is very knowledgeable regarding the river,the species, and VERY skillful boat captain. Personable, pleasant, and patient. Makes a great bowl of split pea and ham soup. Will definitely do this again. Tom Johnson
Thomas J. | April 14, 2025

Trip: Spring Steelhead Slam
★★★★★
Enjoyed the experience. Nice job putting us on fish.
Kevin K. | March 29, 2025

Trip: Big Manistee Guide Trip
★★★★★
We two Japanese guys booked Captain Dan to catch a steelhead! We had never caught steelhead before but finally did thanks to Captain Dan!!! He is so supportive and kindness, give a lot of tips and fun talking!! We spent great time all the day including our first steelhead experience that was exciting so much. Appreciate thank you for giving my best memory in US before going back to Japan next weekend.
Shigeki O. | March 3, 2025

Trip: Big Manistee Guide Trip
★★★★★
When you consider a fishing charter, you should consider the abilities and experience of the Captain himself. Captain Jeremee has a wealth of knowledge that will benefit you and your entire group on a trip with him. He studies water intensely, water and weather conditions, the fish behavior, the up to the minute conditions and applies a tremendous skill set to meet your needs. Jeremee works well with even the young an inexperienced fisherman. Would you rather have Deshawn Watson or Jared Goff as your quarterback? Jeremee is a standout elite captain that will be my quarterback for many years to come. Please take it from an experienced fisherman that has had many outings with other Captains across the country including salt water excursions. Captain Jeremee is the real deal!
Christopher L. | October 20, 2024

Trip: Salmon & Trout Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing time Amazing captain Amazing fishing
Jennifer V. | October 13, 2024

Trip: Manistee Salmon and Steelhead
★★★★★
Casey is an amazing guide! Very personable, knowledgeable and patient. He taught us the skills we needed to catch fish. It was a spectacular day. I would highly recommend to first timers and experienced alike.
Brian C. | June 20, 2024

Trip: Michigan Streamer/spin Trout Fishing
★★★★★
Had a great time found fish for us
Alfred J. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Traverse City Smallie Special
★★★★★
Casey was an awesome guide!
Rodney A. | August 29, 2023

Trip: Premier Nighttime Trout Fishing
★★★★★
My daughter and I had a great time fishing with Butch. She had never caught a smallmouth before. Not only did she catch more than me she caught the biggest (4.40 lbs). Weather wasn't ideal with slick water and overcast most of the time but he still managed to put on some good fish. Our best 5 went a little over 16.5lbs. Was a good trip and I would recommend Butch as he has a lot of guide/tournament experience in the area. We went in the West Bay out of Traverse City.
Terry K. | July 23, 2023

Trip: Traverse City Smallie Special
★★★★★
Mate Jeremy and Captain Issac were an awesome team. My son, grandson and I caught 9 fish....7 kings and 2 rainbows. Biggest king was 41.5 inches long. Great trip!!
Skip T. | July 17, 2023

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