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Alex Ermatinger

Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 7 months ago

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.
Alex Ermatinger
Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 7 months ago
Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.
Fishing in Thompsonville, Michigan
Fishing in Thompsonville, Michigan
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Lenny Vaughan

Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 8 months 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
Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 8 months 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 be great.
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Alex Ermatinger

Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 8 months ago

Big pushes of steelhead have kept up busy the past week or so!
Alex Ermatinger
Alex Ermatinger with Tinger Guide Service Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 8 months ago
Big pushes of steelhead have kept up busy the past week or so!
Fishing in Thompsonville, Michigan
Fishing in Thompsonville, Michigan
Fishing in Thompsonville, Michigan
Fishing in Thompsonville, Michigan
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Fred Bolton

Fred Bolton
Thompsonville, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

Ah spring has come to North Central Lake Michigan the Brown Trout are snapping along the beaches and harbor break walls from Ludington to Frankfort Michigan.
Fred Bolton
Fred Bolton Thompsonville, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago
Ah spring has come to North Central Lake Michigan the Brown Trout are snapping along the beaches and harbor break walls from Ludington to Frankfort Michigan.
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Lenny Vaughan

Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

Steelhead fishing is starting to pick up on the Manistee River. With the warmer temperatures arriving. The fishing will get very good in the weeks to come.
Lenny Vaughan
Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago
Steelhead fishing is starting to pick up on the Manistee River. With the warmer temperatures arriving. The fishing will get very good in the weeks to come.
Steelhead Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
Steelhead Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
Steelhead Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
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Lenny Vaughan

Lenny Vaughan
Manistee, Michigan
Reported: 2 years ago

The steelhead fishing has been very good. With the warmer temperatures next week the bite will only get better.
Lenny Vaughan
Lenny Vaughan Manistee, Michigan Reported: 2 years ago
The steelhead fishing has been very good. With the warmer temperatures next week the bite will only get better.
Steelhead Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
Steelhead Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
Steelhead Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
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George Cini

George Cini
Monroe, Michigan
Reported: 3 years ago

Fall fishing boat is hot. Seeing bigger fish! Book your trip today.
George Cini
George Cini Monroe, Michigan Reported: 3 years ago
Fall fishing boat is hot. Seeing bigger fish! Book your trip today.
Walleye Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
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George Cini

George Cini
Monroe, Michigan
Reported: 3 years ago

Perch fishing has really picked up in the river walleyes are starting to bite to
George Cini
George Cini Monroe, Michigan Reported: 3 years ago
Perch fishing has really picked up in the river walleyes are starting to bite to
Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Manistee, Michigan
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Recent Manistee Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    The trip with Captain Fred was great! My boys enjoyed immensely as did I ! I highly recommend Fred but I also highly recommend using a different platform, this one charges too much, 15% from the captain and another $72 from the client. $200 is a a quarter of the cost of the trip charge . Airbnb and Vrbo don’t charge that much.

    Andrew P. | September 2, 2025

    Trip: Manistee Salmon Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing time Amazing captain Amazing fishing

    Jennifer V. | October 13, 2024

    Trip: Manistee Salmon And Steelhead

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