Manistee County · stream · order 4 river · ~170 cfs typical
Little Manistee River
Stocked 5× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Little Manistee River is a stream in Manistee County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon — most recently on May 6, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
55°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
66°
9 mph
30%
Sat
Rain
69°
62°
8 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Chinook Salmon | 117,118 | 9.3" | |
| May 6 | Chinook Salmon | 158,645 | 9.4" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 15 | Chinook Salmon | 89,852 | 10.1" | |
| May 15 | Chinook Salmon | 70,116 | 10.3" | |
| May 15 | Chinook Salmon | 89,465 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- King Lake2.0 mi
- Shingle Mill Lake2.4 mi
- Manistee Lake2.3 mi
- Tainer Lake2.8 mi
- Canfield Lake2.2 mi
- Gambs Lake2.3 mi
- Lake Winnogene2.5 mi
- Totches Bayou3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Little Manistee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Manistee River?+
Little Manistee River is stocked with Chinook Salmon in Manistee County, Michigan, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Manistee River get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Little Manistee River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Manistee River?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Little Manistee River?+
Little Manistee River is a stream in Manistee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.