Manistee River - Tippy Dam to Bear Creek
Manistee County · Michigan
The Tippy Dam tailrace is the most famous salmon and steelhead run in Michigan. Massive fall Chinook returns and spring steelhead pack the gravel from the dam to Bear Creek.
Water Info
- River Miles
- 10
- Type
- river
Special Regulations
Below-dam gear restrictions; check current DNR regs.
Species Present
Access Points (3)
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