Name: Due North Guide Service
Address: Brethren, MI
Price range: $325 - $625
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Brian Gilbert

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

Captain Brian is a lifelong Michigan outdoorsman who has been fishing since he was a kid, learning the ins and outs of the water from his father at an early age. That foundation grew into a deep understanding of the region’s fisheries and a passion for helping others experience it firsthand.

After studying forestry in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he discovered fly fishing and quickly became dedicated to exploring new water and refining his skills. He began guiding professionally in 2017 and has spent years on the water helping anglers of all experience levels find success.

Brian takes a hands-on, personalized approach to every trip, adjusting techniques and locations to match your goals and experience level. Whether you’re brand new or looking to improve, he’s focused on making sure you leave with a great experience and a few new skills to take with you.

About Your Guide

Brian Gilbert

Independent Guide

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Recent Reviews of Due North Guide Service

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Matt

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Very wonderful time with Brian. Never really fished river before and he showed us what to do. Even though we only caught one fish still had a great time.

Matt

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Very wonderful time with Brian. Never really fished river before and he showed us what to do. Even though we only caught one fish still had a great time.

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Travis

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Brian was a fantastic fishing guide. It was me and my two young boys and he did a great job of helping them out and moving around to find fish. Highlight was a 26 inch pike that my ten year old reeled in. Highly recommend and would use him again when in the area.

Travis

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Response from Brian:

Travis! You and the boys were a blast to fish with. Your boys were great even when they had their fill of the trip they stayed as focused and upbeat as they could. Both boys were super coach able and I can’t wait to get them back on the water again next year!

Response from Brian:

Travis!
You and the boys were a blast to fish with. Your boys were great even when they had their fill of the trip they stayed as focused and upbeat as they could. Both boys were super coach able and I can’t wait to get them back on the water again next year!

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Potential Target Species

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Types of Fishing

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Recent Fishing Reports

Late September 2026

Salmon fishing is in full swing! Fish are actively taking crank baits, skein, and beads. Fresh fish have been hitting the system daily along with spawning fish on gravel.

Early August 2026

Pike and bass have been the focus in the August heat while we wait on the arrival of our fall salmon to make their migration to spawn towards the end of August and beginning September.

Mid July 2026

Bass and summer run steelhead are in full swing, our temperatures have been soaring so we've focused more on fish health and quick safe releases instead of grip and grins lately! Top water and plastics have been hot for bass and typical steelhead gear for the skamania