Damn Good Ice Fishing Guides In Michigan

The best ice fishing trips in Michigan are:

• On Target Fishing
• Fish With Jim Outfitters
• The Outdoor Trip

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 ice fishing trips in Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Elk Rapids Ice Fishing Adventure guided by Jim, Full Day Fishing guided by Matthew, and Lake Houghton Ice Fishing guided by Derek.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly ice fishing guides / fishing lessons in Michigan? Check out our beginner and family friendly ice fishing guides in Michigan.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for ice fishing in Michigan as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for ice fishing in Michigan are: 1. northern pike, 2. walleye, 3. rainbow trout, 4. smallmouth bass, and 5. steelhead.

Prices for ice fishing in Michigan can range anywhere from about $260 to $940, but the average price for a half day trip for ice fishing in Michigan is $481. The average price for a full day trip for ice fishing in Michigan is $608.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a ice fishing trip in Michigan is fall, and most anglers book their trips 23 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.