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Arcadia to Big Point Sable May 11, 2008 - The following list of net locations was provided by the Tribal Conservation Department. 1) N 44.15.311 x W 86.25.436 -154 FOW * DANGER - floating line
2) N 44.15.230 x W 86.25.384 -144 FOW * DANGER - balled up net on bottom
3) N 44.13.250 x W 86.25.450 -138 FOW
4) N 44.08.450 x W 86.27.320 -105 FOW
5) N 44.07.090 x W 86.28.900 -121 FOW
6) N 44.06.870 x W 86.29.680 -130 FOW * DANGER - floating Line
7) N 44.05.970 x W 86.29.930 -120 FOW
8) N 44.05.570 x W 86.30.740 -175 FOW
9) N 44.05.280 x W 86.30.700 -150 FOW
10) N 44.05.060 x W 86.31.000 -151 FOW * DANGER
11) N 44.04.720 x W 86.30.990 -100 FOW * DANGER - floating line The commercial fishermen report three additional nets that are not on the above list 12) N 44.12.836 x W 86.24.711
13) N 44.20.471 x W 86.22.026
14) N 44-23-647 x W 86.16.665 Warning: All boaters must remain on the lookout for nets and other hazards while on the water. It must be noted that new nets are set and others relocated prior to the coordinates being forwarded to us to be posted. This information should not be used for navigation but rather as a general reference of reported locations. There may be additional nets in the Manistee area. Click here for a printable pdf version of this page
CLICK Diagram for larger image of Manistee Trap Net Markings. 
DO NOT TAMPER WITH NET MARKINGS. It is against the law and puts others at risk!!
Manistee Net Work Group - Today's update is more of a history lesson on the group of people who have been working together since last spring to ensure that Manistee's recreational and commercial fishing industries can co-exist in an environment that encourages open, active communication and community education. Participating Organizations Commercial Fishing Business Owners
Manistee Charter Boat Association
Manistee County Sport Fishing Association
Alliance for Economic Success (facilitator)
Manistee County Community Foundation
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
U. S. Coast Guard
City of Manistee
Michigan Sea Grant
Manistee Convention and Visitors Bureau
Manistee News Advocate Initiatives - The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) has volunteered to serve as a conduit for information about net locations and commercial fishing operations from commercial fishing businesses to sources that will communicate information - The Manistee Charter Boat Association updates this web site with net information as soon as it is received from LRBOI. - The Alliance for Economic Success updates a hard copy "card" that contains the GPS coordinates and a map showing the general location of nets that is distributed at launch sites and through all county marinas. This card is updated as new net information is obtained. - The Manistee Convention and Visitors Bureau dedicates space in their facility on US 31 in the City of Manistee with information about commercial fishing activity and net locations. - The Manistee County Sport Fishing Association provides information about commercial fishing activity and net locations to their members in conjunction with member meetings and the upcoming Manistee County Sport fishing tournament in June. - The City of Manistee has developed a large display sign which pinpoints the location of commercial fishing nets as new information is received and is located at the Lake Michigan launch site near the Manistee harbor. - Everyone is encouraged to use the State of Michigan’s "RAP" toll-free hotline and or to contact the Manistee Coast Guard if they observe any existing or potential threat or unusual circumstance on Lake Michigan. - The LRBOI has agreed to produce a video on the commercial fishing business which can be made available to the public and shown on public access television. - The commercial fishing businesses have welcomed all visitors to visit their land-based place of business to ask questions and learn about their operations. - Representatives of commercial fishing business and the Manistee Charter Boat Association are looking into optional methods for improving the visibility of net markings. - Sport anglers have completed a ride along with commercial/tribal fishermen
It is important for MDNR record keeping that all net related incidents be reported to the commercial fisheries division by calling the RAP hotline (800-292-7800). If possible, record the GPS location, time, weather, sea conditions, and the presence and type of any flags, buoys, floats or other net markings.
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Outdoor Life has included Manistee on their list of "Top 200 Towns for Anglers and Hunters". (more) 
Commercial Net Information 
