Damn Good Steelhead Fishing Guides In Lake Michigan

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 22 steelhead trips in Lake Michigan, and the most popular trips in the area are Muskegon Salmon Adventure guided by Chad, Salmon Trips guided by Keith, and Weekday Fishing Trip guided by Gintas.

Our guides in Lake 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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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for steelhead in Lake Michigan as well as lake fishing and nearshore fishing.

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

Prices for steelhead in Lake Michigan can range anywhere from about $768 to $2,240, but the average price for a half day trip for steelhead in Lake Michigan is $1,230. The average price for a full day trip for steelhead in Lake Michigan is $1,489.

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 steelhead fishing in Lake Michigan is summer, and most anglers book their trips 53 days in advance.

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