Damn Good Jigging Guides In Lake Michigan

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 jigging trips in Lake Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Platte Bay Coho and Lake Trout Jig guided by Dan, UP Walleye & Smallmouth Trip guided by Ken, and Half Day Trip – Trolling guided by Jon.

Our guides in Lake Michigan are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5172 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 jigging guides / fishing lessons in Lake Michigan? Check out our beginner and family friendly jigging guides in Lake Michigan.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for jigging in Lake Michigan as well as lake fishing, lake fishing, and lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for jigging in Lake Michigan are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. coho salmon, 3. pink salmon, 4. smallmouth bass, and 5. walleye.

Prices for jigging in Lake Michigan can range anywhere from about $650 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for jigging in Lake Michigan is $793. The average price for a full day trip for jigging in Lake Michigan is $1,090.

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 Lake Michigan is fall, and most anglers book their trips 69 days in advance.

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