Manistee River (Between Hodenpyl Dam and Tippy Dam) is a fishing water in Manistee County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Manistee River (Between Hodenpyl Dam and Tippy Dam) is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brown trout, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 78 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |