Rainbow Jim's Bridge Access
Rainbow Jim's Bridge Access
Rainbow Jim's Bridge Fishing Access Site is a popular boat launch located off Coster Road southeast of Fife Lake, providing access to the scenic Manistee River for both fishing and paddling.
The access point is named after Jim Coster III, a legendary fishing guide known as "Rainbow Jim," whose legacy was honored by the Michigan DNR. This location serves as a convenient put-in point for floats upstream on the Manistee River.
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