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.  

River, Lake & Launch Maps

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License Information

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GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO BAIT… 

and Manistee County is stocked and ready for your next fishing adventure.  Here you’ll find all the resources you need to make it happen.

Purchase a Fishing License
Leave No Trace
DNR Fishing
Little Manistee River Weir
Michigan Fishing Guide
Sport Fishing Association

Your Fish Stories. #MyManistee

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ACCESS RIVER, LAKE AND BOAT LAUNCHES 

Access our downloadable river and boat launch resources

Download the Little/Big Manistee River and Pine River Map

Lake/Boat Launch Map

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Big Manistee River

Little Manistee River

Pine River

Betsie River

Betsie River

Rivers and Paddling

Little Manistee River

Little Manistee River

River Country, Rivers and Paddling

Pine River

Pine River

River Country, Rivers and Paddling

Big Manistee River

Big Manistee River

River Country, Rivers and Paddling

Explore the Shores

Explore the Shores

Fishing and Hunting, Manistee Area, North Coast, River Country, Rivers and Paddling

 

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.

Browse our latest #MyManistee perspectives here, or scroll through these top stories in your category.

Waterways Of Manistee County

by | November 16, 2025 | Adventure Sports, First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Paddling Adventure Abounds From casual floats to overnight adventures, the rivers and lakes of Manistee County offer year-round access for exploring waterways of our region.Big Manistee With open water year-round on the Big Manistee River, paddling adventure abounds...
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Golf Manistee

by | April 15, 2025 | Golf Resorts, Golfing, Outdoors, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

From the spectacular lakeshore vistas of the nationally ranked Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, to the incredible diversity offered on the 3 courses at Manistee National, come experience the courses that make Manistee a not-to-be-missed Michigan golf destination.PC: Arcadia...
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Fall Golf

by | September 2, 2025 | Fall, Golfing, Seasons, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Enjoy spectacular fall colors while you play a round (or two) of golf! Home to a top, nationally ranked course and one of the best in the state (Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club) along with the incredible diversity offered at Manistee National (with its amazing par 3 “short...
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Winter Trail Warriors

by | November 22, 2022 | Adventure Sports, Snowmobiling, Trails, Winter | 0 Comments

 Picture this…a dusting of freshly fallen snow covers the expertly groomed trails before you, the temperatures have dropped just low enough to keep the fresh snowpack on the trails in peak condition, you have nothing but time and over 250 miles of snowmobile trails...
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Hooked on Salmon

by | 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...
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Riding the Big Bear Butt Cruise

by | February 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Outdoors | 0 Comments

Multi-kilometer bicycle cruises, northern Lower Michigan scenery, campfires and camaraderie. It seemed like a success story just waiting to be written for Manistee County native Bob Schuelke. He turned a love of cycling and the community he grew up in into...
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Drop your paddle board in the water

by | January 29, 2019 | Adventure Sports, Outdoors, Summer, What To Do | 0 Comments

East river floatsOur two Manistee Rivers - Ideal for big groups, kids and people who don’t have a ton of paddling experience that are looking for a true Northern Michigan adventure.The Big Manistee River is wide, and smooth flowing with no rapids or tight...
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Snowshoeing the Trails of Manistee

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

The same trails that beckon summertime travelers, offer a different deep woods experience when the snow falls.  Whether you are up for a big adventure or just want to give it a try, Manistee County is the perfect destination to enjoy a peaceful trek by snowshoe...
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Great Music, Great People and Summer Concerts

by | May 17, 2016 | Seasons, Summer | 2 Comments

Great music, great people, open air and it’s all free. There are several summer-long concert series that feature a variety of musical genres in Manistee County on different days. Kick back and enjoy! FREE Summer Concerts  Concerts in the Park, Onekama Village...
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Top Fall Foodie Stops

by | September 2, 2025 | Fall, Seasons, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Enjoy the brilliant flavors of fall found only in #MyManistee Autumn. The days are shorter and brilliant colors dot the landscape on coastal and inland routes. Lake Michigan is calling and Manistee County welcomes you to the perfect destination for a getaway. Begin...
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