Salmon fishing on the Pere Marquette River and Manistee River generally kicks off during the month of September. Cooler nights get the Salmon run in full swing. King Salmon ascend these rivers in search of prime spawning gravel. Fly Fishing for salmon is also excellent at this time with good numbers of salmon in all West Michigan Rivers.
The Big Manistee River fishes best for salmon and trout during late September and October. Fly fishing is usually the method of choice. Anglers may also choose to cast deep 
thundersticks or float spawn under a bobber for fresh kings. Spawn fishing offers good numbers of Salmon and Steelhead landed on these rivers.
thundersticks or float spawn under a bobber for fresh kings. Spawn fishing offers good numbers of Salmon and Steelhead landed on these rivers. Betts Guide Service offers anglers guided fishing trips on the Big Manistee River, Pere Marquette River, and the Muskegon River throughout the year. We also guide fall steelhead during November and December. (231) 519-7348.
