
I am located in Wellston Michigan and primarly do most my guiding on The Big Manistee river. I offer guided trips for salmon, steelhead, trout, smallmouth bass and pike. All fishing equipment is supplied by me.
I have over 20 years experience guiding anglers in the area.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
77%
Caught fish
100%
Sep 27, 2025
Half day salmon trips
I really enjoyed the trip! Chris was very helpful answering all our questions.
I really enjoyed the trip! Chris was very helpful answering all our questions.
Sep 20, 2025
Salmon fishing
Chris did an amazing job with me & my son! First class and knows the river & fishing!
Chris did an amazing job with me & my son! First class and knows the river & fishing!
Jul 3, 2025
6 hour bass pike
Beautiful location. Fun time catching bass and almost pike. Nice boat setup for 2 anglers.
Beautiful location. Fun time catching bass and almost pike. Nice boat setup for 2 anglers.
Sep 26, 2024
Salmon fishing
Trip was as described. We used different techniques and learned a lot about Salmon Fishing. The fish could have been a little more cooperative but after a lot of casts we were able to get a couple in the boat and lost one. Had a great time on the River. I especially enjoyed having someone else rig up my pole while I enjoyed the scenery.
Trip was as described. We used different techniques and learned a lot about Salmon Fishing. The fish could have been a little...
Nov 9, 2024
6 hour fall steelhead Big Manistee
Had a great day on the manistee river, we caught seven steelhead, lost only two, kept one for dinner, and returned the rest back to the river.
Had a great day on the manistee river, we caught seven steelhead, lost only two, kept one for dinner, and returned the rest back...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
77%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day salmon trips on September 27, 2025
I really enjoyed the trip! Chris was very helpful answering all our questions.
I really enjoyed the trip! Chris was very helpful answering all our questions.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Salmon fishing on September 20, 2025
Chris did an amazing job with me & my son! First class and knows the river & fishing!
Chris did an amazing job with me & my son! First class and knows the river & fishing!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 hour bass pike on July 3, 2025
Beautiful location. Fun time catching bass and almost pike. Nice boat setup for 2 anglers.
Beautiful location. Fun time catching bass and almost pike. Nice boat setup for 2 anglers.

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Salmon fishing on September 26, 2024
Trip was as described. We used different techniques and learned a lot about Salmon Fishing. The fish could have been a little more cooperative but after a lot of casts we were able to get a couple in the boat and lost one. Had a great time on the River. I especially enjoyed having someone else rig up my pole while I enjoyed the scenery.
Trip was as described. We used different techniques and learned a lot about Salmon Fishing. The fish could have been a little more cooperative but after a lot of casts we were able to get a couple in the boat and lost one. Had a great time on the River. I especially enjoyed having someone else rig up my pole while I enjoyed the scenery.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 hour fall steelhead Big Manistee on November 9, 2024
Had a great day on the manistee river, we caught seven steelhead, lost only two, kept one for dinner, and returned the rest back to the river.
Had a great day on the manistee river, we caught seven steelhead, lost only two, kept one for dinner, and returned the rest back to the river.
