◆ Guiding the Muskegon since 1997 · USCG-licensed guides
Simple pricing
Trips &
rates
Full days, half days and hourly instruction. Flies and equipment provided, catch and release, all skill levels welcome.
Rates
Guided trips on the Muskegon
Prices are the total for one or two anglers. Book online, or call or text with any questions.
| Trip | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Full day guide trip | $575 total | 1–2 anglers · 8–10 hours · lunch included |
| Half day guide trip | $375 total | 1–2 anglers · 4–5 hours |
| Third angler | +$150 | Full or half day · lunch on full days |
| Instruction | $75 per hour | Per person · casting, fly tying or photography |
No booking fees.
A $150 deposit per day holds your date. The trip price is what you pay, with the balance due at the end of your trip.
Find your trip
What do you want to catch?
- Swing for steelheadFall, winter & springOur passion: swinging streamers and spey flies on one of the Midwest’s premier spey rivers.Oct to May
- Lake-run brownsStreamers & sculpinsMeat-eating lake-run brown trout that hit sculpin and baitfish patterns.Late Sep to Mar
- Trout & hatchesBelow Croton DamStoneflies in March and April, then caddis, sulphurs, gray drakes and Isonychia.All year
- Smallmouth on poppersSummer floatsThe Muskegon is quietly a fantastic smallmouth river, and popper days are a blast.Late Jun to Sep
- Northern pikeSlow water & reservoirsMostly neglected pike in the slower stretches and impoundments.May to Sep
- Casting & tying lessonsSingle hand, spey, tyingHourly instruction in casting, fly tying or photography, for individuals or groups.$75 per hour
Every trip
What’s included
- A USCG-licensed guide and boat
- Flies and equipment
- Lunch on full days
- Instruction for every skill level
What to bring
- A Michigan fishing license
- Layers and rain gear for the season
- Waders or boots if you’d like to wade
- Polarized sunglasses and a hat
- Drinks and snacks (lunch is included on full days)
- A camera for the fish of a lifetime
Questions
Rates & booking questions
How much does a guided trip cost?
A full day (8 to 10 hours) is $575 total for one or two anglers and includes lunch. A half day (4 to 5 hours) is $375 total for one or two anglers. A third angler is $150 on either trip. Flies and equipment are provided.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. A $150 deposit for each day of fishing holds your date. The balance is due at the end of your trip.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel 30 days or more before your trip and your deposit is refunded. Within 30 days, rescheduling or a refund is at our discretion. Within 7 days, the deposit is lost.
How do I pay?
Book and pay your deposit online. We also accept Visa, Mastercard, personal check, cash and Venmo.
See you on the Muskegon.
Pick a full or half day and a date and book it online in a minute. Your guide confirms the start time and meeting spot before the trip.