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Special Regulations
The Big Manistee River has a number of special regulations. Between the DNR and the USFS there are countless special rules and regs you must follow when using the river, from use hours and stream access permits to laws regarding how and what you can legally use to fish with. The below is NOT a complete list of all the regs that apply to the river, just some of the more important and lesser known ones. Click on links within the write-up for the latest information.
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 Michigan DNR
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the governing body over fish and game regs for the state of Michigan. In their quest for a higher quality fishery, they have imposed quite a few special regulatios on the Big Mansitee. Please refer to the current Inland Trout and Salmon Guide for the latest changes, updates and info.
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 United States Forest Service
The United States Forest Service (USFS) owns much of the land that the Big Manistee flows thru as well as most access sites on the river. If you're not sure if the location you're going to is USFS, DNR, State, or Private land, stop in at one of the local tackle shops for info. The USFS have thier own set of regulations you must follow while on thier land; for current and complete regulations check out their website. The below is not a complete listing of all the regs that pertain to the Manistee, just some of the important ones that you will need to know while fishing in the area:
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Manistee River USFS Special Regs: Vehicle Passes
- A vehicle pass is needed to park at any of the sites, year around.
- Passes are $30 household, $20 annual, $5 weekly, or $3 daily.
- Passes renew January 1st.
- Passes can be obtained from most tackle shops as well as any ranger station.
Manistee River USFS Special Regs: Float Permits
- Float permits are needed for every watercraft between May 15th - Sep 10th.
- They can ONLY be obtained at the Cadillac or Baldwin ranger stations.
- The ranger stations hours are M-F 8:00-4:30pm, Sat 8-12.
- You can call or pick up a permit in advance for $2/day/watercraft.
- If permits are obtained the same day of use there is no reservation fee.
- There are a very limited number of permits; most go to the canoe liveries.
- There are NO annual permits.
The following access sites are USFS owned and the appropraite permits may/will be needed:Tippy Dam, High Bridge, Blacksmith Bayou, Bear Creek, Rainbow Bend.
Visit the USFS Recreational Fee Demo Website for more information.
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