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If you're here to make the most of fishing on the big Manistee River and the lower Betsie River, look no further than Steelhead Nation Outfitters. Your guide for the day is Captain Anthony, offering years of sportfishing experience.
These waters are home to Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll be dropping lines from a 18' Tracy's Custom jet boat with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's always wise to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water and Gatorade will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board, depending on the trip you choose.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Steelhead Nation Outfitters!
If you're here to make the most of fishing on the big Manistee River and the lower Betsie River, look no further than Steelhead Nation Outfitters. Your guide for the day is Captain Anthony, offering years of sportfishing experience.
These waters are home to Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll be dropping lines from a 18' Tracy's Custom jet boat with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's always wise to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Bottled water and Gatorade will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board, depending on the trip you choose.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Steelhead Nation Outfitters!
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Breston Sowders5.0VerifiedNewExperience of a lifetime!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 12, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst time fishing for salmon we booked a 6hr trip of a lifetime! From the time we left the boat launch we were on fish within minutes! Anthony excelled in every way possible to make sure we were having the opportunity to hook into some fish and man words do not explain the amount of fun we had we hit a 2 man limit in 3 1/2 hours.
Benjamin LovingRepeat angler4.7VerifiedFirst Michigan Salmon trip father and son
6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 19, 2026 • 2 adultsThe whole experience was great. Instruction for location and pick up time from the captian were clear. The boat and tackle were in fine working order. We wxplained this was our first trip and Anthony was more than helpful. I caught my first King Salmon within 10 minutes of arriving to the first hole. My son also hooked but lost his first in 15 minutes. Anthony puts you on the fish. The rest is on you and thw luck of the bite of course. I will say Anthony is fast at rigging tackle and his netting skills are expert. I will book again for steelhead in the early spring.
Ric McallisterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewAwesome trip!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on October 12, 2026 • 1 adultAnthony was great! He got us on fish right away and I limited out! He is extremely knowledgeable and personable - the whole experience was perfect!
Dan Montes5.0VerifiedIncredible Trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Anthony was great to work with. He and his first mate put us right on the fish and it was non-stop CATCHING until we hit our limits. What an incredible morning of “catching” and is a trip i’ll never forget. We look forward to coming back again and again, for years to come!
Jonathan Sorini5.0VerifiedNewfun day on the river
6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 9, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childour best catch was a 12.5lb salmon. wear layers. the morning was cold and foggy.
Chris Martin5.0VerifiedFirst Time Success
6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 4, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst time salmon fishing was a success thanks to our captain Anthony. He was very professional and knowledgeable on fishing in the area. We had a good amount of bites and ended with more than enough fish for the wife and I. Highly recommended.
William Brunjes5.0VerifiedAwesome day on the water!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 4, 2026 • 2 adultsAwesome first experience chasing great lakes salmon with Captain Anthony. He was quick to show us the technique and start catching fish! His knowledge of the river really showed through and we had a great time.
Tonya Santiago5.0VerifiedNewOctober fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (PM) on October 10, 2026 • 2 adults
Dan Kovoch5.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
8 Hour Trip on September 18, 2026 • 2 adults
Travis Cooley5.0VerifiedFishing with Anthony
8 Hour Trip on September 10, 2026 • 2 adults
