Michigan float and camp

[Ryan Kral]

Hey guys, I am planning on doing a couple day float and camp trip in Michigan the first or second week of November. Anybody have any experience or suggestions? It would have to be long enough to paddle for two days, with camping along the way. I've already done some research, just looking for for some word of mouth. Thanks, Ryan

[Marshall Lacey]

I lived in Holland Michigan for 14 years and still fish many of the rivers up that way cause my parents live up their. What area of Michigan are you looking at going? Do you care what size river? One thing about November is the rivers are busy with Salmon fisherman. The Muskegon river is my favorite smallmouth river. It is crystal clear, lots of rock patches and timber, easily wade-able/kayak friendly, moves at a good pace but not to fast, and holds tons of quality smallmouth. Their are a couple camp grounds on the river but most of the land is private. Michigan has much better waders rights though.

[Ryan Kral]

Probably the Manistee area. Have heard good things about this river, was told by someone from the Michigan DNR, as long as we stayed above Tippy Dam, we would avoid the Salmon Fisherman.

[ronk]

With colder weather now here to stay smb fishing especially as far north as the 2 M& M rivers will be slow. A better choice would be trout/steelhead fishing.Most of the salmon wil be on their last legs.

[Marshall Lacey]

Steelhead fish both the Manistee and Muskegon in January and Feburary from kayaks, truly an awsome experience. Not for amatures though cause it can be very dangerous at low temps.