Located on the Upper Manistee River seven miles west of Grayling, MI
and 1 mile south of M-72, the house sits on a bluff about 50' back
from and overlooking the river. There is a stairway down to a 4'X 8'
dock which gives access to the water for such things as swimming,
canoeing, kayaking, wading, tubing, fly fishing or wildlife viewing.
The river is approximately 4' deep in front of the dock making it
perfect for an afternoon dip in the heat of the summer sun. There
are wooden steps going into the river making easy access for
youngsters and/or fly fisherman to reach shallower waters. At the
top of the bluff is a hammock which overlooks the river and seems to
beckon one to lay down and rest under the swaying pine trees. If you
are looking for a Retreat, this is the place. At the end of the
street there is a private undeveloped park. The park offers solitude
and another access point to the river. Sometimes wildlife, including
deer, can be found drinking from the river at daybreak or early
evening. The park area also makes a great place to lean against a
tree and read a book or just relax and watch the trout rise during a
hatch. The Upper Manistee River has been classified as a Natural
River. This means that future development will have to meet certain
standards - standards that will help to maintain the quality of the
river and the river environment. The Natural Rivers Act along with
the Upper Manistee River Association will be working together to
make sure that there is a healthy trout population too. The house
sits on a stretch of the Manistee River that is well known for it's
Brook and Brown trout population. This section of the river is for
fly fishing only and is open all year round. The Catch and Eat
season runs from the last Saturday in April thru September 30. The
rest of the year is Catch and Release ONLY.
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