Damn Good Walleye Fishing Guides In The Detroit River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 walleye trips in the Detroit River, and the most popular trips in the area are Walleye Jigging Trip 6-10 Hours guided by Zachary, 5 Hour Trip – Detroit River guided by Damon, and Walleye Trips guided by Keith.

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

The most common fishing techniques in the Detroit River are jigging, drift fishing, and trolling but light tackle fishing is popular as well.

Prices for walleye in the Detroit River can range anywhere from about $510 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for walleye in the Detroit River is $818. The average price for a full day trip for walleye 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 for walleye fishing in the Detroit River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 63 days in advance.

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