Manistee River Conditions & Activity The stretch of the Manistee River below Tippy Dam is entering one of its stronger fall phases: the steelhead (and residual salmon) runs are underway in earnest. According to recent guide-reporting, water levels are about “normal for this time of year,” which means less turbulence and better clarity in many spots. While the big Chinook salmon run is largely past its peak, there are still salmon and coho in the system, feeding and settling in, which in turn...

Here’s your weekly fishing report (as of early August 2025)  for the Au Sable  and Manistee Rivers  near Grayling, Michigan: Au Sable...

As July unfolds, fishing lovers are excited to dive into the stunning waters of Grayling, Michigan. The Au Sable and Manistee rivers are...