Michigan Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 33 trips in Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Spring Steelhead Slam guided by Alex, Manistee Salmon Slam guided by Fred, and Michigan Bass and Trout Special guided by Zach.

Our guides in Michigan are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5078 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a charter in Michigan are Manistee, Holland and Grand Rapids.

Lake fishing is the most popular in Michigan as well as river fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Michigan are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. coho salmon, 3. lake trout, and 4. brown trout.

The most common fishing techniques in Michigan are light tackle fishing, trolling, and artificial lure fishing but live bait fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

in Michigan prices can range anywhere from $150 to $1,375, but the average price for a half day in Michigan is $519. The average price for a full day in Michigan is $760.

The most popular season for fishing in Michigan is spring, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Michigan, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Michigan. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Michigan.