Damn Good Lake Whitefish Fishing Guides

The best lake whitefish fishing trips are:

• Riis Outfitters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 lake whitefish trip: Madison River Float Fishing guided by Dylan.

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 whitefish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake whitefish guides.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for lake whitefish as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are artificial lure fishing, drift fishing, and fly fishing but light tackle fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

Prices for lake whitefish can range anywhere from about $414 to $1,494, but the average price for a half day trip for lake whitefish is $652. The average price for a full day trip for lake whitefish is $1,245.

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 whitefish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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