Betsie River Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Betsie River Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Betsie River

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 7 months ago

Steelhead Fishing has been great and is only getting better.

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 7 months ago

Steelhead Fishing has been great and is only getting better.

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

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.

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

Fish are spilling into the rivers and already working gravel.

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 8 months 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: 8 months 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: 8 months ago

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

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!

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Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing
Stanwood, Michigan
Reported: 9 months ago

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

Matthew Brejcha with On Target Fishing Stanwood, Michigan Reported: 9 months ago

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

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★★★★★
Matt was terrific! Knowledgeable, helpful, very patient with my daughter. Great day!
Brian B. | May 2, 2025

Trip: Half Day Fishing
★★★★★
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

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River, Lake Fishing in Stanwood

Full Day Fishing

100% (3) Managed by Matthew

18 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

Damn Good

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River, Lake Fishing in Stanwood

Half Day Fishing

100% (3) Managed by Matthew

18 ft 1 - 3 People From $350

Damn Good

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River Fishing in Thompsonville

Northern Michigan Salmon Fishing

100% (4) Managed by Alex

15 ft 1 - 4 People From $750

Damn Good

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