MANISTEE, Mich. — The City of Manistee, Michigan made the list of the best fishing destinations during Labor Day weekend, according to Fishingbooker.com.
FishingBooker is an online marketplace that lets visitors book charter boats for fishing, and it shared its 9 best Labor Day fishing destinations in the United States in 2024.
Going up against world-class fishing destinations like West Palm Beach in Florida, it wouldn't be a proper list without a Michigan mention.
Whether you're heading offshore on Lake Michigan to troll for lake trout or want to try your hand at floating for King salmon along the Manistee River, you're bound to fall in love with this diverse fishery.
During the fall salmon run, you can expect to find droves of anglers along the shoreline of the Manistee River near the Tippy Dam.
Here's the full 2024 list:
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Tybee Island, Georgia
- Fajardo, Puerto Rico
- Manistee, Michigan
- Buffalo, New York
- Lake Pepin, Minnesota/Wisconsin
- North Platte River, Wyoming
- Columbia River, Colorado
- Eastern Sierra Lakes, California
If you do decide to pick up a rod and reel during the holiday weekend, be sure to know the local restrictions before you cast.
You can check out Michigan's fishing regulations here.
