Manistique Area Trout & Salmon Derby

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Manistique Area Trout & Salmon Derby Held on the last weekend in July, Manistique attracts anglers from all over the Great Lakes to take part in the annual Trout & Salmon Derby.

Started in 1985 by local fishermen, the derby has grown every year to now regularly exceed 300 participants. Local businesses and government generously donate time, money, and prizes to make this a success. To make it fun for pros and amateurs alike, the derby pays 1st-8th place in both Trout and Salmon categories based on largest fish, while offering a side bet 3-3-3 style combined heaviest fish of the tournament, for the more serious anglers. Each year an average of $20,000 is paid out in cash and prizes with $3000 going to largest Salmon and $2000 for the largest Trout. The Monday-Wednesday prior to the weekend, a pre-fishing tournament is run, and pays out the top three fish caught each of those days.

A huge thank you to Fox Motors and their continued support for the sponsorship of the 1st place trout!
08/21/2026

A huge thank you to Fox Motors and their continued support for the sponsorship of the 1st place trout!

We missed a picture of the Friday’s Woman’s Tournament results on the board, but these are the 1st-4th places.
07/27/2026

We missed a picture of the Friday’s Woman’s Tournament results on the board, but these are the 1st-4th places.

Here are the final results from yesterday for each category. Congratulations to everyone who placed and a huge thank y...
07/27/2026

Here are the final results from yesterday for each category. Congratulations to everyone who placed and a huge thank you to everyone that showed up to fish. It was a tough week with weather, but we got it done and gave out some great cash and prizes. Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who make this event happen. We can’t wait to see everyone again next year! 🎣🎣

Today’s 50/50 ticket has been claimed. We will run another 50/50 tomorrow along with several other raffles and walk a...
07/25/2026

Today’s 50/50 ticket has been claimed. We will run another 50/50 tomorrow along with several other raffles and walk arounds.

Saturday standings for the kids tournament
07/25/2026

Saturday standings for the kids tournament

End of Day Saturday 3-3-3 Standings
07/25/2026

End of Day Saturday 3-3-3 Standings

Saturday Standings
07/25/2026

Saturday Standings

Boats need to be in today at noon because of Small Craft. Stop down to see fish getting weighed and grab some smoked L...
07/25/2026

Boats need to be in today at noon because of Small Craft.

Stop down to see fish getting weighed and grab some smoked Lake Trout from the Jensen Brothers and tacos from Duck Duck Taco. They will be selling starting at 11:00.

07/25/2026

4am update

After talking with the NWS we are still on for 5:30 release and fishing will be suspended at noon.

We’ve got some great prizes to give away to our women fishing today!
07/24/2026

We’ve got some great prizes to give away to our women fishing today!

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Traders Point Drive
Manistique, MI
49854

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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