Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Guides In The Manistee River

The best live bait fishing trips in the Manistee River are:

• Slipknot Charters
• On Target Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 live bait fishing trips in the Manistee River, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Fishing guided by Matthew, Half Day Fishing guided by Matthew, and Manistee Salmon and Steelhead guided by Lenny.

Our guides in the Manistee River are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3723 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in the Manistee River as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in the Manistee River are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. steelhead, 3. walleye, 4. smallmouth bass, and 5. rainbow trout.

Prices for live bait fishing in the Manistee River can range anywhere from about $340 to $660, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in the Manistee River is $350. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in the Manistee River is $550.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing trip in the Manistee River is fall, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in the Manistee River, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in the Manistee River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in the Manistee River.