Little Manistee River
River, Mason and Lake Co (Little Manistee River). Michigan, United States.
44.0942, -85.9099 — View on the map
- Length
- 49.9 km
- Managed by
- Michigan DNR Fisheries Division
- Permit required
- Michigan fishing license (all-species) — Michigan DNR
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearSingle-Hook Casting Spoons 26 g, Pack of 5For: brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · spoon and spinner fishing
€23.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Camouflage Nylon Line, Light Blue, 1,000 mFor: roach, common bream, common carp · float fishing (waggler and stick float)
€30.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Silver Metal Jigs 15 g, Pack of 5For: zander, walleye, european perch · vertical jigging
€22.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Local rules
Designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream (Michigan DNR) from County Road 633 to Manistee Co. Line, about 31 miles. Stream-specific trout and salmon regulation types apply (see Michigan inland trout & salmon regulations).
- truite
- mouche
2026 season calendar — Michigan
Official sources
- IFR MI Blue Ribbon Trout Streams — Michigan DNR Fisheries open data (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- DNRFisheriesDataOPENDATA — Michigan DNR (item page) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Michigan Trout and Salmon Inland Stream Regulation Types — Michigan DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)