Damn Good Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In The Manistee River

The best smallmouth bass fishing trips in the Manistee River are:

• On Target Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 smallmouth bass trips in the Manistee River, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Fishing guided by Matthew and Half Day Fishing guided by Matthew.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth bass in the Manistee River as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Manistee River are topwater fishing, ice fishing, and wading but live bait fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for smallmouth bass in the Manistee River can range anywhere from about $330 to $435, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in the Manistee River is $350. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in the Manistee River is $425.

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 for smallmouth bass fishing in the Manistee River is fall, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

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