Damn Good Northern Pike Fishing Guides In Michigan

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 northern pike trips in Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Smallmouth Bass Catching guided by Greg, Half Day Fishing guided by Matthew, and Ice Fishing Michigan guided by Matthew.

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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.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for northern pike in Michigan as well as lake fishing and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Michigan are artificial lure fishing, live bait fishing, and topwater fishing but bottom fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for northern pike in Michigan can range anywhere from about $325 to $1,038, but the average price for a half day trip for northern pike in Michigan is $518. The average price for a full day trip for northern pike in Michigan is $697.

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 for northern pike fishing in Michigan is fall, and most anglers book their trips 39 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.