Damn Good Jigging Guides In The Detroit River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 jigging trips in the Detroit River, and the most popular trips in the area are 5 Hour Trip – Detroit River guided by Damon, Walleye Trips guided by Keith, and Walleye Jigging Trip 6-10 Hours guided by Zachary.

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Looking for kid friendly jigging guides / fishing lessons in the Detroit River? Check out our beginner and family friendly jigging guides in the Detroit River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for jigging in the Detroit River as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for jigging in the Detroit River is walleye.

Prices for jigging in the Detroit River can range anywhere from about $495 to $1,130, but the average price for a half day trip for jigging in the Detroit River is $850. The average price for a full day trip for jigging in the Detroit River is $700.

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 jigging trip in the Detroit River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.

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