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Little Manistee River

Michigan, United States

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General info

Little Manistee River is a stream located in Lake County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Manistee County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Steelhead.

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44Β°07β€²36.2β€³N 85Β°59β€²32.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Little Manistee River, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Little Manistee River fishing

the Little Manistee River is a stream located in Lake County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Manistee County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
44Β°07β€²36.2β€³N 85Β°59β€²32.3β€³W
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The most common species in the Little Manistee River are:
  • Brown trout - 26 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rainbow trout - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Steelhead - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
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