Manistee Area
Boating & Fishing

Manistee Michigan offers year round boating and fishing options. Visitors and anglers of all abilities are attracted to boating, swimming, windsurfing, sunbathing, and charter boat fishing opportunities.

Charter Boats of Manistee
Whether you are looking for a Lake Michigan charter boat or a guide to take you down the Manistee River, check out this web page for a list of Manistee charter captains and the services they offer.
Insta Launch Campground & Marina
20 Park Ave., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-3901, 866-452-8642
Lie-A-Lot Charter Boat Fishing
Docked at Ludington Municipal Marina, (800) 850-1978
Come fish with Captain Keith Kloet aboard the Lie-A-Lot IV, a 33-ft. Chris Craft Commander. From the port of Ludington, fish for salmon, steelhead, and trout. When booking your charter, rely on Captain Keith's 20-year experience to make your day on the water relaxing and exciting. Fully insured.
Manistee Area Charterboat Association
5355 Carlson Road, Manistee, (231) 690-5754
Manistee Fishing Reports
The Manistee River is used extensively for recreation, and offers excellent conditions for canoeing, boating, and fishing. Considered one of the finest trout and salmon rivers in the country, the Manistee River presents an angling adventure that you will always remember. Follow the fishing reports link for the latest fishing activity.
Michigan Sport Fishing Company, LLC
Docked at Manistee Inn, Slip # 8, Manistee, MI, (517) 745-0738
Big fish, big fun! Experience some of the world's finest Great Lakes sports fishing for salmon, steelhead, coho, browns and lake trout. All skill levels welcome. Captain John Milbourne has everything you need. Exciting adventures await on board the "Fishasaurus" in Manistee.
Osborn's Sport Shop
US 31, Bear Lake, MI 49614, (231) 889-3775
Stout Trout, The
17356 Caberfae Hwy., Wellston, MI 49689, (231) 848-4555

Also see: Canoes & Kayak Rentals