Schoolcraft County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,192 cfs typical
Manistique River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Manistique River is a stream in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, stocked with Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 13, 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
78°
58°
12 mph
21%
Fri
Rain
79°
64°
15 mph
44%
Sat
Rain
70°
60°
9 mph
37%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Chinook Salmon | 10,625 | 8.1" | |
| May 13 | Chinook Salmon | 139,643 | 8.1" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 8,682 | 20.1" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 6,013 | 17.9" | |
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 17.7" | |
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 18" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 17,846 | 17" | |
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 10,142 | 21.3" | |
When does Manistique River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with chinook salmon → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Jamestown Slough2.1 mi
- Sturgeon Hole Slough4.0 mi
- Sturgeon Hole Creek4.5 mi
- Island Lake Slough4.5 mi
- Brassel Slough4.5 mi
- Bear Town Slough5.0 mi
- Catfish Slough5.4 mi
- Camp Number 11 Slough5.6 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.
Manistique River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Manistique River?+
Manistique River is stocked with Chinook Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, most recently on May 13, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Manistique River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Manistique River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Manistique 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 Manistique River?+
Manistique River is a stream in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.