Damn Good Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In Lake Michigan

The best smallmouth bass fishing trips in Lake Michigan are:

• Jack's Charter Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 smallmouth bass trip in Lake Michigan: UP Walleye & Smallmouth Trip guided by Ken.

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 smallmouth bass in Lake Michigan.

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

Prices for smallmouth bass in Lake Michigan can range anywhere from about $750 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in Lake Michigan is $800. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in Lake Michigan is $1,233.

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 smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Michigan is fall, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

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