Rivers & Hatch Chart
Upper Manistee
(above Tippy Dam)
Trout fishing throughout the year and Smallmouth Bass on certain sections throughout the summer.
More info....
Lower Manistee
(Below Tippy Dam)
Known for its awsome Steelhead and Salmon fishery, also consider this river a great destination for early summer Trout fishing and Smallmouth bass fishing. More Info....
Boardman
This classic trout stream is located minutes from Traverse City and offers Trout fishing on its upper sections and Steelhead and Salmon on its lower sections. More info....
Betsie
Outstanding early Salmon fishing on a smaller river with Steelhead during running in the Fall, Winter and through Spring. More info....
The Boardman River runs cooler than the Manistee and other area rivers which often pushes the hatch period back a week or so.
Ted Kraimer
Current Works, LLC
PO Box 333
Traverse City, MI 49685
231-883-8156