Trap Net Locations as of 7/21/09
Net shape and markings                 Approximated locations!
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Nets can and will be moved, use this as a guideline ONLY!  Manistee nets are well marked and visible for about 1/3 mile away, if it's clear. 
 
Leads on trap nets can be 2500' long, or about a 1/2 mile.  If you do get your gear tangled in a net, cut all lines immediately. The life you save, might be your own. Stay clear, stay safe!

Complete permission to all for print, fax, copy & paste in the interest of safety!  This printable page is courtesy of Capt. John King and his website:   www.michigansportsman.com
Net Type of Staff Latitude Longitude FOW
1 King Anchor Staff (West) N44 06. 354 W086 30. 010 155'
Pot Staff (Middle) N44 06. 298 W086 29. 755 124'
Inside Staff (East) N44 06. 142 W086 29. 398 78'
       
2 King Anchor Staff (West) N44 07. 188 W086 29. 255 150'
Pot Staff (Middle) N44 07. 001 W086 29. 026 124'
Inside Staff (East) N44 06. 853 W086 28. 720 91'
       
3 King Anchor Staff (West) N44 11. 289 W086 25. 478 116'
Pot Staff (Middle) N44 11. 260 W086 25. 201 91'
Inside Staff (East) N44 11. 240 W086 24. 821 39'
       
4 King Anchor Staff (West) N44 12. 441 W086 25. 532 166'
Pot Staff (Middle) N44 12. 418 W086 25. 193 125'
Inside Staff (East) N44 12. 382 W086 24. 910 92'
       
5 King Anchor Staff (West) UTL    
Pot Staff (Middle) N44 13. 277 W086 24. 983 109'
Inside Staff (East) N44 13. 276 W086 24. 688 62'
       

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 Mystery Snag 80'-120' down N44 14. 9 W086 27. 375 325'
       
Note:  King Anchor Staff (West) is a short staff marked w/ a single orange or black flag
Pot Staff (Middle) is marked with a single orange flag  
Inside Staff (East) is marked with an orange and a black flag  
       
Note: DO NOT troll between the Pot and King Anchor Staffs when the net is being 
tended.  When the fishermen lift the pot, the anchor line is stretched toward 
the surface.