Connected to the Manistee River. Excellent walleye, perch, and seasonal salmon runs.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Manistee Lake 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 chinook salmon, coho salmon and northern pike.
Very little activity expected. A great time to have the lake to yourself.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 48 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Pumpkinseed | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.