Damn Good Northern Pike Fishing Guides In Michigan

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River Fishing in Croton

Kids Fish For FREE In August

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16 ft 1 - 2 People From $325
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River, Lake Fishing in Stanwood

Half Day Fishing

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18 ft 1 - 3 People From $350
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Inshore Fishing in Lexington

Salmon/Steelhead From Shore

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Lake Fishing in Muskegon

4-6 Hour Trip - Muskegon Lake

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21 ft 1 - 5 People From $250
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Inshore Fishing in Lexington

Salmon Steelhead In Lexington

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River Fishing in Croton

2 Days - 2 Different Rivers - 6 Hrs

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River, Lake Fishing in Stanwood

Full Day Fishing

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River, Lake Fishing in Gould City

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River Fishing in St. Louis

4 Hour Trip - PIKE Fishing

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River Bass, Pike & Trout Options

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Lake Fishing in St. Clair Shores

Walleye & Multi-Species Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Michigan

What are the best northern pike fishing trips in Michigan?

The best northern pike fishing trips in Michigan are:

Why should I book a northern pike fishing trip in Michigan with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 northern pike trips in Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Kids Fish For FREE In August guided by Daniel, Half Day Fishing guided by Matthew, and Salmon/Steelhead From Shore guided by Bradley.

Our guides in Michigan are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9494 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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 northern pike guides / fishing lessons in Michigan? Check out our beginner and family friendly northern pike guides in Michigan.

What types of northern pike fishing trips are common in Michigan?

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 light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but topwater fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much does a Michigan northern pike fishing trip cost?

Prices for northern pike in Michigan can range anywhere from about $344 to $1,540, but the average price for a half day trip for northern pike in Michigan is $543. The average price for a full day trip for northern pike in Michigan is $927.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for northern pike fishing in Michigan?

The most popular season for northern pike fishing in Michigan is fall, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

Do I need a Michigan fishing license for northern pike and what are the bag limits for northern pike in Michigan?

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Michigan.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dan was excellent. Very knowledgeable on fish locations and species. Brought plenty of poles and cooked us a great lunch. Great guy!

    Jack B. | October 5, 2026

    Trip: River Bass, Pike & Trout Options

  • ★★★★★
    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 C. | September 8, 2026

    Trip: Northern Michigan Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin is one of the hardest working guides l have ever worked with, under promised and over delivered! have no worries here money well spent and very reasonable cost to boot! Say ya to da UP eh!

    Kelly H. | August 16, 2026

    Trip: Fly Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Kurt and his Dad were great guides. Very personable and worked really hard for us to have a successful day. The first day was hard fishing with the wind. We did not catch but a couple of fish but not do to their lack of trying. Somedays it is indeed fishing not catching. Our second day made up to it. We caught 3 muskies and 5 small mouth, lots of perch and a nice walleye. Great guys that went above and beyond.

    Kim C. | August 6, 2026

    Trip: Walleye & Multi-Species Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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 J. | July 1, 2026

    Trip: Northern Michigan Adventures

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