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Kayak Camping on the Little Manistee River Michigan - Part 1

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Part 1 of a three part series showcasing my experience on the beautiful 48 mile Little Manistee River in early October from the very beginning of navigable water at Spencer Bridge Public Access on N. Peacock Rd, all the way to Lake Michigan.
It may be possible to begin at the Old Grade Campground on Rt. 37 approx. three more miles up river from Spencer Bridge Public Access but the campground was closed at the time of my thru-paddle.
Gaia GPS Files:
Day 1: www.gaiagps.co...
Day 2: www.gaiagps.co...
Day 3: www.gaiagps.co...
Starting location at Spencer Bridge: maps.app.goo.g...
Night one: maps.app.goo.g...
Several good stealth camping areas on river right before Driftwood Rec area:
maps.app.goo.g...
Bear Track Campground: maps.app.goo.g...
Little Manistee Weir (with camping, maybe?) maps.app.goo.g...
Night two, somewhere just beyond this private property here: maps.app.goo.g...

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@natehoover5266 2 дня назад

When i started backpacking in 2021, my goal was to hike/backpack in all 50 states by the time i turn 50. (That's in 11 years) Well im adding kayaking to that as well. I just started watching your Little Manistee trip but i think i want to do it next year, even though ive already crossed Michigan off my list. As a Buckeye this is hard to say but i love Michigan! Thanks for recording all your adventures! It really helps me when planning and giving me ideas for trips. I cant help but be envious of all your adventures and experience. Thanks Jason.

@jasonwish- 2 дня назад

Thanks Nate. I think that’s a very cool challenge to experience Something in all 50 states I would love to do something similar

@donnettewebster2504 Год назад

It’s so pretty. I’m from Michigan and I miss it so much. I moved to Florida 40 years ago. I can almost taste those Salmon. Nothing like a fresh caught fish cooked next to the river.

@jasonwish- Год назад

I can't believe I missed the opportunity to catch and cook one of those...I've been thinking about doing that since our first river trip up there in 2012!

@donnettewebster2504 Год назад

@@jasonwish- if you catch one next time you won’t be disappointed 😊

@TheJkiprotich 5 месяцев назад

Feeling homesick for Michigan, so I’m rewatching this series!

@jasonwish- 5 месяцев назад

Michigan rivers are the best!

@joelcarminati7822 Год назад

Wow between the huge salmon and all those trees down you did real good. Glad to see a video from you last night.

@jasonwish- Год назад

The Little Manistee has been on my radar for ahwile, so glad I finally got to experience it and glad it was mostly cleared!

@mowerparts3824 Год назад

Amazing! You hit a perfect time. Makes me want to head back Up North again. God sure shared his creation with you.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Yes, it was perfect! Love Michigan rivers, and yes He did!

@clearlyepic9958 Год назад

So glad you posted a new one before the winter!

@jasonwish- Год назад

Got several in the hopper right now so plenty of content coming before winter, thanks!

@Greenriver592 Год назад

Jason, I grew up in Mich, and went on a week long canoe trip in 1965 on the Little Manastee with the boy scouts. There were very few cabins back then, real wilderness feel. Watching you video brought back some memories. Thanks!

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks Peter, that is so cool! that was one of my all-time favorite rivers and I definitely want to go back and do it again someday now that I have a better idea of where potential campsites could be. Hopefully I can eat salmon next time too!

@PoonDog1963 Год назад

This is awesome! Used to fish steelhead on the Little Manistee back in the late 70s with my dad. I've been wanting to go back and see if I remember all the old spots. Pass Bellefontaine all the time traveling to and from Columbus.

@jasonwish- Год назад

I love visiting old spots from the past and reminiscing. So many great rivers in Michigan. Definitely looking forward to going back and trying some fishing there. glad you enjoyed the video!

@DMSAdventures Год назад

What a beautiful little river! All the fish were crazy! Mister thought you should just "bonk" one of the fish on the head and have it for dinner like Golum (We've been watching Lord of the Rings!) Ya they looked big enough to knock the boat over! Finding a campsite almost always seems to be an issue! Awesome start to an adventure!

@jasonwish- Год назад

I was craving some shashimi that's for sure! I hope to go back there next year for a short trip just to get a salmon!

@dontransue9843 Год назад

Great video, our cottage is in Irons about 2.5 miles from Johnson Bridge. Safe travels, us Michiganians bid you great adventures! If your ever up again, ask for Don on Little Bass Lake! SW shore!

@jasonwish- Год назад

I'll definitely be back! Thanks Don!

@davidt.3673 Год назад

So bummed I didn't make that trip. Definitely need to see some Michigan rivers.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Yep it was a good one! Don’t worry, there are plenty more for us to explore next year!

@billmitchell7731 Год назад

Like number 109. New subscriber from Arkansas. But born and raised in Michigan. Michigan will always be home. Still have a cabin about 17 miles from luddington Michigan.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks for the like Bill! I love Michigan and hope to own a small piece of property on a river up there someday. I have yet to travel to Arkansas...my wife and I were supossed to RV camp in the Ozarks this past fall but changed our minds at the last minute and went to Western N.Carolina instead...maybe next year.

@HillOrStream Год назад

12:25 This is an old RR bridge from the Pere Marquette RR, there is a date of 1909 on the other side. Unfortunately, this part of the RR was not included in the Rail-Trail, private closed land. 15:04 Johnson Bridge,, use the left culvert if your getting out there. I have done a ton of videos on this river and the Pine.

@ronfox5519 Год назад

Yup. Rode that rr grade many times when it was open. If I remember correctly, there was a flood that caused some heavy erosion there, and that's why they closed the trail

@unclebilloutdoors136 Год назад

Great first day. I have been looking at the Little Manistee as a future trip. Looks mighty inviting. Looking forward to the next parts.

@jasonwish- Год назад

It was a good one, but what Michigan river isn't?! Thanks!

@PanfishingJournal Год назад

Absolutely beautiful area. Great video. Liked and subscribed!

@jasonwish- Год назад

It sure is! We hope to go back this October and try to catch some salmon! Thanks!

@joe3312s Месяц назад

If you go back to the logging period which was big early 1900,'s I would guess a rail bridge, there are remnants of 2 on the big manistee, thanks for a great video. And extreme isolation on a river go to the UP of michigan.bring a lot of bug spray

@jamesosborne5950 Год назад

Love king salmon fishing and there’s some really nice ones there . Great trip as always . It’s nice to live through your trips . Thank you buddy

@jasonwish- Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it James! I’m definitely going back to fish for salmon in that river someday!

@talldude5841 Год назад

Beautiful Jason. Michigan is so pretty this time of year.

@jasonwish- Год назад

It sure is, hopefully I can get up there more often next year.

@JourneyontheTrail Год назад

Awe man definitely jealous of this trip! Awesome trip video and looking forward to part 2. Thanks for sharing bud!

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks AJ! It was a super fun trip, I just love Michigan rivers!

@JohnVanHare Год назад

That bridge is where the railroad used to run, it’s pretty overgrown now and private property precludes access other than getting out to the left after you go under the bridge.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Interesting, thanks for the information!

@Maxspeed1998 Год назад

Great video Jason, looking forward to part 2.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed it!

@dontransue9843 Год назад

You are in my favorite part of the world. I am in Irons all the time. About 2 miles from your camp to the South, Elk Twp. Great video.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks Don! Yes, beautiful area, would love to own some property near there someday.

@jamesosborne5950 Год назад

Can’t wait to see part two . Hopefully a better campsite for you.

@jasonwish- Год назад

Part two of this journey was excellent, can’t wait to share it…got to finish editing it first though 🤪

@SinchuwusOutside Год назад

As always, great stuff!!! Those fish are huge, they would have been fun and a challenge to land in a kayak. They would have pulled you halfway down the river! HAHA Thank you for sharing. -dave

@jasonwish- Год назад

Hey, thanks Dave! Next time I will definitley be eating salmon on the river!!

@user-rv5ig8xm9v 4 месяца назад

Beautiful,my son would go ape over those salmon darting off in front of your kayak.l am curious,what is that little stove and the fuel in the bottle you had on the first night camping dinner when you had teriyaki chicken.l am always looking for new ideas for camping,wish l was there on water unwinding.

@jasonwish- 4 месяца назад

Yeah, the salmon were amazing, I wish I could’ve caught one and had sashimi at camp! That stove is called a cat can stove because it is made with a fancy feast can on the outside and a tomato paste can on the inside with a strip of carbon felt between them to wic up the fuel. I have found that denatured alcohol works the best, and that was just a squirt bottle that I carried the alcohol in. It’s very light, quiet and simple and there are hundreds of videos on RU-vid on how to make one.

@nickbates4554 Год назад

Jason, really enjoy your river trip videos. I sent you an email to your website. Thanks Nick

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks Nick, so glad you enjoy the kayak videos! I got your email and will reply when I get a moment.

@MIurbex 5 месяцев назад

oh FRIG yeah

@jasonwish- 5 месяцев назад

That was a really fun river, hope to get back on it again soon!

@skullcarver30 Год назад

What Michigan river adventure is on the agenda for next year maybe we’ll see you there

@jasonwish- Год назад

Not sure yet, maybe a section of the Big Manistee again but have also considered several others like the Platte, Boardman, Rifle, Pigeon, and the Sturgeon. What would you recommend?

@skullcarver30 Год назад

@@jasonwish- well we go to Chippewa landing stay there the night and next day take one of there offered trips trip up river usually 3 day trip back fun and grueling lol and not expensive camp is all rustic and the Muskegon river in Newago is great for day trips but not much camping but has some great clear water at around 3-5 mph

@SeniorHiker77 Год назад

Well I finally recognized a quick draw filter. Lol. You didn't have many options left for camping. A little traffic noise would make me feel safe. Lol

@jasonwish- Год назад

That filter is the best! It would have been nice to know more about the river before I left but sometimes just winging it is kind of fun, thanks!

@maleaJ4743 Год назад

Those salmon are crazy out there!

@jasonwish- Год назад

I hit it just right, I just wish I would have had a net or pole with me!

@sickpunx3556 Год назад

I did the manistee 3 night trip last year. I want to take my 12 year old son on a couple night canoe trip and I was wondering your suggestions.we don't want to camp in established campgrounds. We like finding our own spots. Any suggestions?

@jasonwish- Год назад

are you talking about the Big Manistee or the Little Manistee? Big differnce on camping options. Easy to find great spots on Big not so much on Little.

@billmitchell7731 Год назад

I go to bear track inn campground every year👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jasonwish- Год назад

I wish could have found it. If I had not been short on time I would’ve stopped to see it before I began. Maybe next year. How close to the river is it?

@billmitchell7731 Год назад

@@jasonwish- right on the river. It's up on a hill but they have steps going up. Its primitive but it has water pump and toilets

@jasonwish- Год назад

@@billmitchell7731 Thanks!

@billmitchell7731 Год назад

@@jasonwish- 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jaxcoop1511 Год назад

I would say it’s spawning time for those King Salmon

@jasonwish- Год назад

That was my guess, some of those salmon looked like they were at the end of their life.

@jacobpoucher Год назад

Nice!

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks man!

@stephentompkins8516 Год назад

Can you do a video on what you typically pack on your kayak camping adventures?

@jasonwish- Год назад

I’ve had quite a few requests for what and how I packed my kayak so I will do my best to put one of those together before spring, kayaking season, thanks for the suggestion!

@stephentompkins8516 Год назад

That sounds awesome and greatly looking forward to it. Thanks Jason and keep it up man!

@chrisgrappin439 5 месяцев назад

Are you really drinking that water didn’t think you could do that

@jasonwish- 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely! That was probably the freshest, cleanest water I've ever drank from a river or stream. If filtered properly, you can drink from just about any source.

@chrisgrappin439 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for answering me back enjoyed your video

@DC-fy7hy Год назад

Fishing the little Mainstee river is illegal during the salmon run. They use that run to collect spawn for the whole Great Lakes at the weir.

@jasonwish- Год назад

You are right but also wrong. I called and talked to the head DNR Biologist and there are many differnt dates and areas of the river that are open to fish. From the Weir up is open to fish until Jan 1 till Apr. 1, but from the Weir down to the mouth of the lake the river is closed to fishing from Sept. 1- Nov. 14. There are different dates for above Peacock Rd. as well, Apr. 30 to end of Sept. Steelhead are fair game anytime. He gave me a lot of info and it was hard to remember it all but just call them for yourself if you disagree, he said everyone fishing above the weir that I saw on Oct 1-4 during my float was perfectly legal.

@johnabraham4003 Год назад

What are you using on your water bottle

@jasonwish- Год назад

I just use a smart water or life water bottle and the platypus QuickDraw and the Sawyer squeeze water filters both screw right on. This is what i and nearly all backpackers use on trail as well, very simple and effective.

@TheCosmicGuy0111 Год назад

Classic

@jasonwish- Год назад

Thanks!

@davidt.3673 Год назад

What is that filter?

@jasonwish- Год назад

Only the best filter on the planet…Platypus Quick Draw.

@Crazy_Anglers28 11 месяцев назад

How i wanna join so bad

@jasonwish- 11 месяцев назад

That was a fun one for sure!

@carolyndice2425 Месяц назад

Yup…Fox bridge is state land! Those first landowners steered you wrong intentionally…..landowners think they own the whole River………..

@jasonwish- Месяц назад

ridiculous

@carolyndice2425 Месяц назад

@@jasonwish- yes…..that particular short stretch of river is total gravel…..fish spawning heaven and a fisherman’s dream…lots of fishermen are trespassers, slobs, and jerks ….they spoil it for those of us who use the river responsibly……and some riparians are just jerks, wanting to keep the river all to themselves…..some get mad when you just float by, let alone wade fish in front of their property…..retired CO here…..I have seen lots of both type of jerks….(and many others). Lt. MANISTEE Rr. is a jewel of a secret…..