Damn Good Lake Fishing Guides In Stanwood

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 lake trips in Stanwood, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Fishing guided by Matthew, Full Day Fishing guided by Matthew, and Ice Fishing Michigan guided by Matthew.

Our guides in Stanwood are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

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The most commonly sought after species for lake fishing are: 1. brown trout, 2. chinook salmon, 3. coho salmon, 4. lake trout, and 5. rainbow trout.

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

Prices for lake fishing in Stanwood can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,900, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing in Stanwood is $922. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing in Stanwood is $1,289.

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 lake fishing in Stanwood is fall, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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