Damn Good Walleye Fishing Guides In Michigan

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 24 walleye trips in Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Lk. St Clair Multi-Species Trolling guided by Sam, Salmon/Steelhead From Shore guided by Bradley, and Walleye Jigging Trip 6-10 Hours guided by Zachary.

Our guides in Michigan 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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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for walleye in Michigan as well as inshore fishing and river fishing.

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

Prices for walleye in Michigan can range anywhere from about $400 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for walleye in Michigan is $668. The average price for a full day trip for walleye in Michigan is $724.

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 walleye fishing in Michigan is fall, and most anglers book their trips 43 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.