Manistee River
River, Kalkaska and Crawford Co (Manistee River). Michigan, United States.
44.7429, -84.8344 — View on the map
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- Length
- 57.9 km
- Managed by
- Michigan DNR Fisheries Division
- Permit required
- Michigan fishing license (all-species) — Michigan DNR
Local rules
Designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream (Michigan DNR) from Deward Area to Junction with North Branch Big Manistee, about 36 miles. Also a designated Wild and Scenic River. Stream-specific trout and salmon regulation types apply (see Michigan inland trout & salmon regulations).
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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)
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