Manistee Fishing Reports
Welcome to the Copperhead Sportfishing Fishing Reports page. Throughout the Lake Michigan fishing season, Captain Matt provides regular updates on salmon, steelhead, and lake trout fishing conditions out of Manistee, Michigan. Check back often for the latest reports, recent catches, and current fishing conditions.
-
Manistee Fishing Report – King Salmon Action Continues as Thermocline Sets Up
July 8, 2026 After getting back from a Canadian fly-in walleye trip, we’re back on Lake Michigan and getting caught up on the Manistee fishing scene. The thermocline is beginning to set up around 50–60 feet down, and fishing conditions continue to improve. King Salmon Report King Salmon are still providing good action out of…
-
Manistee Fishing Report – King Salmon and Lake Trout Action Continues
June 25, 2026 Another great morning on the water out of Manistee. We fished straight out from Manistee and north past Onekama, continuing to find a mix of King Salmon and Lake Trout on Lake Michigan. Storms moved through the night before, and there were a few Kings ready to play on the shelf first…
-
Manistee Lake Trout Fishing Report – Father’s Day Family Trip
June 21, 2025 – Father’s Day Father’s Day was spent doing what we love most — spending time on the water with family. We blocked out the date for a special family trip, and Carrie and the boys had a great day catching Lake Trout on Lake Michigan out of Manistee. We spent the day…
-
Manistee Fishing Report – King Salmon and Steelhead Action Remains Strong
June 7th, 2025 Fishing out of Manistee has been solid over the past few weeks with plenty of silver fish to keep anglers busy. Lake Michigan conditions have been providing good opportunities for both King Salmon and Steelhead, with fish being found throughout the water column. King Salmon Report King Salmon fishing has been productive,…