Teaching the Art of Angling

Mangled Fly is Northern Michigans premier fly fishing guide service. Jon Ray, Ed McCoy and Jeff Topp have a combined 56 years of local guiding experience specializing in Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Pike, and Muskie.

Northern Michigan Guide Service

Mangled Fly is centrally located in the heart of the “Century Circle,” a coveted fishing destination for Trout and Steelhead encompassing more than 100 miles of Northern Michigan. All Mangled Fly guides are licensed and insured United States Coast Guard Captains and permitted to fish all waters in the State of Michigan including, but not limited to the Boardman, Betsie, Manistee, Little Manistee, Pine, Pere Marquette, and Au Sable Rivers.

Contact Us to book your Northern Michigan Fishing Adventure. 231-631-5701

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Northern Michigan Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass We have entered one of the best periods for Smallmouth Bass in Northern Michigan.  Pre Spawn is one of the top rated periods to hunt big smallmouth bass that are headed up shallow.  So far the season has gotten off to a great start as most inland lakes are 50 degrees or better.  […]

Manistee River Steelhead Report below Tippy Dam

Steelhead on the Manistee River below Tippy Dam is some of the best fishing in Michigan. Check out the latest fishing report for more information, looking to book a guide a guide trip give Mangled Fly a call.

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