| Oct - May River Steelhead | May - July Steelhead, Pike, Walleye, Trout | Late Aug - October River Salmon |
Big Manistee River and Betsie Guide Service
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2017 15' Stealth Craft Big Horn Skiff
(Mainly my Betsie river boat) Drift Boat 2019 6 HP Yamaha River Larry Anchor This boat has it all 3rd Person must have waders |
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2007 17" Smokercraft
40/60 HP Yamaha Jet Tracy Anchor Winch 1 - 2 People. 3rd is tight and doesn't allow us to get on plane 3rd Person ok in late September and October and April |
Betsie and Big Manistee Salmon
Aug 25th - Oct 15th
(Peak Time September 7th - October 10th)
Steelhead trips
Oct 10 - May 10
Peak Times November, March First two weeks of April
*Please Allow some flexibility between the Betsie or the Big Manistee as we want to put you on the best fishing possible. Sometime the fish don't follow the calendar and the fishing might be better on the other river we fish.
**We strongly encourage catch and release of all fish. We do not support taking home "limits" in the river. All brown trout will be released. If you would like to keep a salmon or a steelhead, we would be happy to fillet it for you.
***Although tips are not necessary, they are very much appreciated.
**** Snagging fish is not permitted
Rescheduling and Cancellations
I require a $100 dollar deposit on all trips. If you need to cancel the date 15 or more days before the trip, we will try to work on another date. If that is not possible, I will refund your money. If for any reason a trip needs to be cancelled within 15 days, your deposit will be forfeited. If for any reason, weather related we cannot go fishing, we will try to find you another date or refund your money.
Payment for full trip is required before we leave the launch. We accept cash, checks or some 3rd party sites.
**We strongly encourage catch and release of all fish. We do not support taking home "limits" in the river. All brown trout will be released. If you would like to keep a salmon or a steelhead, we would be happy to fillet it for you.
***Although tips are not necessary, they are very much appreciated.
**** Snagging fish is not permitted
Rescheduling and Cancellations
I require a $100 dollar deposit on all trips. If you need to cancel the date 15 or more days before the trip, we will try to work on another date. If that is not possible, I will refund your money. If for any reason a trip needs to be cancelled within 15 days, your deposit will be forfeited. If for any reason, weather related we cannot go fishing, we will try to find you another date or refund your money.
Payment for full trip is required before we leave the launch. We accept cash, checks or some 3rd party sites.
