DROP A LINE IN MANISTEE COUNTY

GET YOUR FISH ON IN MANISTEE COUNTY!

Cast away your troubles and go fishing in a world-class destination right here in northwest Michigan. Check out the variety of fishing opportunities from our inland lakes to our scenic rivers. Manistee County has a variety of affordable lodging options and we’re a 4 season fishing community.

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Tilmann Outfitters & Lodge

Social: Facebook

Address:

2626 Bialik Road, Manistee, MI, United States

Phone: 231-510-9345

Website: Visit Tilmann Outfitters

Tournament Trail

Address:

Manistee, MI, United States

Categories: Fishing & Hunting Tournaments

Phone: 231-690-1102

Website: Visit Tournament Trail

Dublin General Store

Categories: Boutique-US31 Fishing & Hunting Market & Grocery Shopping & Services

Phone: 231 859 4121

Website: view our site

Gouker Fly Fishing

Social: https://www.instagram.com/john_gouker/

Address:

Irons, MI, USA, Michigan, USA 49644

Categories: Charters Fishing & Hunting

Phone: 231-510-5859

Website: view our site

ACCESS RIVER, LAKE AND BOAT LAUNCHES

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Lake/Boat Launch Map

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Big Manistee River

Little Manistee River

Pine River

Follow the travelers that love Manistee County, enjoy these stories about our incredible outdoor recreation, things-to-do, dining, shopping and unique experiences you will ONLY find here.

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Water and Lake Life in Manistee County

by Maralee Cook | March 22, 2017 | Boating & Harbors, Fishing & Hunting, Outdoors, Seasons, Spring, Summer | 0 Comments

There’s fresh water, water, everywhere and even some to drink in Manistee County’s North Coast Region (with a wink and apologies to Samuel Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”). We invite you to immerse yourself in the laid-back lake life in our...

XC Skiing Adventure on the Big M

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | Outdoors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign, Winter Trails & Slopes | 0 Comments

Bike. Ski. Trek. With a rich history dating back to the 1950s, the Big M Recreation Area offers almost 40 miles of trails winding through the Manistee National Forest featuring terrain carved through the hardwoods to challenge all skill levels. This popular groomed...

A Taste of Manistee

by Manistee VB | April 4, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Must See Manistee, Self Guided Tours, Spring, Tours, Vacation Rentals | 0 Comments

It’s early spring. The days are a little longer, the sun shines a bit brighter, trees start to sport a little green, and we are ready to get out and start exploring. Manistee welcomes you to the perfect destination for your spring getaway! Begin your exploration with...

Fun and Excitement on the Northern Michigan Dragway

by Maralee Cook | April 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Summer | 1 Comment

Drag racing, off-roading, shooting and archery ranges, bicycle cruises, mountain and fat biking, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding: The opportunities for testing the abilities and endurance of humans and machines year-round are endless in...

10 years of Tight Lines for Troops

by Brandon Jensen | January 29, 2019 | Events, Fishing & Hunting | 2 Comments

Ten years ago Manistee charter boat captain Bob Guenthardt had an idea to Honor Veterans with a day of fishing, “I thought it would be a one-time deal,” Guenthardt said. “We could never have imagined how it has grown.”Every year the Manistee Community...

Love the Night Life

by Manistee VB | November 22, 2022 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

After the sun sets over the frozen tundra of the Lake Michigan shoreline, attention turns to dining and entertainment to make for a fun evening in Manistee. Looking for a live performance on the big stage, a rousing game of cards, or a tub of popcorn at a historic...

Grebe Park

by Manistee VB | February 10, 2016 | Boating & Harbors, Outdoors, Seasons | 0 Comments

Arcadia Lake is a 100-acre, natural beauty gem and Grebe Park, both family- and pet-friendly, offers access to all. Through the park’s association with Manistee County’s Explore the Shores Program, construction of a special fishing platform and launch site...

Arcadia Overlook

by Manistee VB | January 14, 2016 | Fall, Featured, Spring, Summer | 0 Comments

As you are driving north through Manistee County on the beautiful Scenic Highway M-22, you will find yourself "on top of the county" when you reach the Arcadia Overlook (known by some as "Inspiration Point"). When you travel through the quaint town of...

Hooked on Salmon

by Manistee VB | January 14, 2016 | Fall, Fishing & Hunting, Outdoors | 0 Comments

Salmon fever erupted in Lake Michigan in the late 1960’s. Actually, erupted is an understatement: How about EXPLODED! For many years prior, Lake Michigan fishing was mostly fishing… not so much catching. The lamprey had devastated the lake trout. There...

A Passenger Ship Through the Past – Touring the S.S. City of Milwaukee

by Manistee Tourism | August 1, 2018 | Fall, Historic Tours, Local History, Spring, Summer, Tours, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Andrew Allen Growing up in Manistee County somehow the S.S. City of Milwaukee always seemed to hide right in plain sight. I’d drive past the massive (347 foot passenger/railroad car) ferry without really giving it much thought. Finally, sometime in high...

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