Damn Good Lake Trout Fishing Guides

The best lake trout fishing trips are:

• Nate Berg Fishing Guides guided by Nate B.
• Angler's Edge Outdoors guided by Joseph S.
• Blue Doggie Charters guided by Jarod B.
• Sich's Guide Service guided by Joseph S.
• Hammerhead Charters guided by James P.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 78 lake trout trips, and the most popular trips are Lake Michigan Salmon & Trout (4 Hr) guided by Dave, Saturday And Sunday AM guided by Andy, and Trout & Salmon Trolling guided by Jarod.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9498 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 lake trout guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake trout guides.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for lake trout as well as lake fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

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

Prices for lake trout can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,900, but the average price for a half day trip for lake trout is $875. The average price for a full day trip for lake trout is $1,115.

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 lake trout fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 60 days in advance.

See here for more information on lake trout fishing licenses, lake trout bag limits, and fishing season regulations for lake trout. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant lake trout rules and regulations.