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When Spring time s comes, it's Brown Trout time in Manistee. From March thru May, Manistee produces some fantastic Lake Michigan Brown Trout fishing. When these "footballs" come in,
trolling the picturesque Manistee shoreline is the ticket. On April 14, 1998, a near record 33.45 lb. Brown
Trout was taken off the "Reel Teaser". Only days later the "new" Michigan Brown Trout Record was taken from those same
waters. If your looking to stay close to the shore and you like fast action fishing, Lake Michigan Brown Trout
fishing is just for you!
During June and July we leave the shoreline behind, sometimes traveling as far as 20-25 miles
off shore, and head for the shipping lanes of Lake Michigan. It is here that the Lake Michigan Steelhead fishery is
at it's finest. Trolling the deep water with bright colored spoons is our way of saying it's time to come out and play...and
do they ever! There's nothing like the sight of a big "Steelie" dancing on top of the water. That's
when the challenge begins. These feisty "silver bullets" come out of the water shaking their heads as hard as they can
in hopes of leaving you far behiind. But, with a good hook set and a little strong-arming, landing one
of these silver beauties is a walk in the park.
In July, August and September, the big boys
come out to play. The Lake Michigan Salmon fishery has been on the rise for the last few years, making Manistee an excellent
choice for you next Lake Michigan Sportfishing experience. Because of their size and strength, Manistee's
Salmon can really give you a workout. With most tipping the scales at nearly 30 lbs., hooking into one of these monsters
will give you the fight of a lifetime!
And last but not least, from May throughout the rest
of the season there are Lake Trout lurking about waiting to take your bait. They are usually good sized fish
and put up a hell of a fight.
No matter the time of year, March thru
September, there are always some species of sportfish waiting to be taken. Whether it's the football Browns,
feisty "Steelies", lunker Salmon or the Lake Trout, the Port of Manistee has loads of fun waiting for you aboard the "Reel
Teaser".
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