Manistee River Area

Area Status: Open

Portions of the North Country National Scenic Trail run through this area, as well as it being a popular area for hunting and fishing. Aspen is a managed tree in this area, creating good grouse habitat throughout.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Fees:	No Fee
Permit Info:	Special Use Permit - No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less). Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Restrictions:	Forest-wide Closures - Camping in dispersed areas: Camping within two hundred (200) feet of any body of water, except at designated sites. Camping in an area which is posted closed and/or no camping. Camping within 450 feet of developed recreation areas. Being publicly nude. Storing Watercraft Storing, mooring, or leaving a boat or raft over 24 hours. Parking Parking in violation of posted instructions.
Operated By:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District - 231-577-8902
Information Center:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station

General Information

General Notes:

Location - Manistee River Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area

Acreage - 7,900

County - Mason, Wexford

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fish Species	Salmon, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Suckers
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Accessible Platform	No
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole

River and Stream Fishing

Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fish Species	Salmon, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Sucker
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Accessible Platform	No
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole

Ice Fishing

Fish Species	Salmon, Steelhead, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Suckers
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Accessible Platform	No
Fishing Method	Pole, Tip-up, Spearing