Big River Outfitters

5.0/5 (65 reviews)

Riverside Park Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States–

5.0/5 (65)

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Angler's Choice

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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Big River Outfitters focuses on having fun, enjoying the day, and hooking as many fish as possible. Its captains are inviting you to Newaygo, Michigan to join them on exciting lake and river fishing trips. They're looking forward to fishing with you and will do everything for you to have a memorable day on the water.

You'll be using an 18' Woolridge jet boat powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine. The boat's got Lowrance GPS and Garmin fishfinder systems, and it can accommodate up to 3 guests. It features a wireless trolling motor.

Big River Outfitters will take you to some of the most beautiful and rivers and lakes in Michigan. You'll enjoy the fascinating and serene nature of the Muskegon River, Big Manistee, Pere Marquette, and Grand River. Many intriguing fish reside in these waters, some of which include various Bass and Salmon, Sunfish, and Steelhead. Using light tackle, you can fly fish, spin, jig, drift fish, and ice fish. You can keep all the fish you catch, and you're free to bring along kids with you.

Included in the price is all the fishing gear. The tackle, live bait, and lures will all be waiting for you on board. The crew will clean and fillet your catch. You'll just need to bring licenses, food, and drinks.

Book a trip at Big River Outfitters and have a great time fishing and admiring the rivers and lakes of Michigan.

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Rating

5.0

65 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (97)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

96%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

98%

Caught fish

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Leif Nilsen

Michigan, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great trip

Panfish on May 22, 2026 • 2 adults

My son and I had a great trip and Anthony was a great guide. We were able to catch multiple types of fish and Anthony was able to take us to different locations and helped locate fish to make for a great experience.  He is very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great demeanor.

Reported catch:

Courtney Hunter

Repeat angler

Indiana, US

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Member since 2024

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4 trips

5.0

Verified

Anthony is a worker!

Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 14, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

Taking a crew on the water who hadn’t been fishing for Salmon in a river is hard enough I assume, but Anthony also taught our kid how to fly fish, literally on the fly. He worked that boat like it had legs, instead of a motor. He gave us every opportunity to bring in Fish. Our son was like a sponge listening to every word he said. HIGHLY recommend Anthony for beginners to long time Anglers, He hunted those fish like a coon hound! Better than advertised and GREAT with kids!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 29, 2025

Awesome time fishing with you guys! Thank you so much for the kind words! looking forward to our next adventure!  

Luke E Rivenburgh

New York, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Best day ever!

Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on July 17, 2025 • 1 adult

Had a chance to skip a meeting and go fishing. Went smallmouth fishing on the Muskegon River, short drive from Grand Rapids. Awesome boat, great captain. He knows the river like the back of his hand! Caught so many smallmouth I lost count. No joke I caught 50ish fish! Had steak and asparagus cooked  on the boat while I was fishing. I fish every chance I get and today was the best day ever!

Reported catch:

John Gutierrez

Virginia, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Unforgettable Salmon Fishing on the Manistee River

Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 4, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Anthony delivered an incredible experience on the Manistee River. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about river fishing. We landed some fantastic salmon and enjoyed every moment on the water. Highly recommend his charter for anyone looking for a top-tier fishing trip!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 14, 2025

appreciate it John! with all the choices out there we appreciate you choosing us! you guys did fantastic!

Kristopher Ream

Repeat angler

Indiana, US

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Member since 2021

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on May 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Reported catch:

Trip availability and prices

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May 2026

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Group Size

2 adults • 0 children

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Panfish

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Dec 20 - Jul 31

US $290

Entire boat: 2 people

US $290

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip – Smallmouth or Trout

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Jun 1 - Aug 15

US $350

Entire boat: 2 people

US $350

Entire boat: 2 people

Half day steelhead adventure

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Feb 1 - Apr 30

US $400

Entire boat: 2 people

US $400

Entire boat: 2 people

Dry fly fishing adventure

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 10 - Jun 28

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

7 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Aug 20

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

Giant King Salmon experience!!

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Aug 20 - Oct 30

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

7 Hour Trip – Steelhead Adventure

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Oct 23 - Apr 30

US $475

Entire boat: 2 people

US $475

Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0

65 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (97)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

96%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

98%

Caught fish

All reviews (65)

Filter

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Showing 1 – 5 of 65 reviews

Leif Nilsen

Michigan, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Great trip

Panfish on May 22, 2026 • 2 adults

My son and I had a great trip and Anthony was a great guide. We were able to catch multiple types of fish and Anthony was able to take us to different locations and helped locate fish to make for a great experience.  He is very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great demeanor.

Reported catch:

Courtney Hunter

Repeat angler

Indiana, US

Member since 2024

4 trips

5.0

Verified

Anthony is a worker!

Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 14, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

Taking a crew on the water who hadn’t been fishing for Salmon in a river is hard enough I assume, but Anthony also taught our kid how to fly fish, literally on the fly. He worked that boat like it had legs, instead of a motor. He gave us every opportunity to bring in Fish. Our son was like a sponge listening to every word he said. HIGHLY recommend Anthony for beginners to long time Anglers, He hunted those fish like a coon hound! Better than advertised and GREAT with kids!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 29, 2025

Awesome time fishing with you guys! Thank you so much for the kind words! looking forward to our next adventure!  

Luke E Rivenburgh

New York, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Best day ever!

Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on July 17, 2025 • 1 adult

Had a chance to skip a meeting and go fishing. Went smallmouth fishing on the Muskegon River, short drive from Grand Rapids. Awesome boat, great captain. He knows the river like the back of his hand! Caught so many smallmouth I lost count. No joke I caught 50ish fish! Had steak and asparagus cooked  on the boat while I was fishing. I fish every chance I get and today was the best day ever!

Reported catch:

John Gutierrez

Virginia, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Unforgettable Salmon Fishing on the Manistee River

Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 4, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Anthony delivered an incredible experience on the Manistee River. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about river fishing. We landed some fantastic salmon and enjoyed every moment on the water. Highly recommend his charter for anyone looking for a top-tier fishing trip!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 14, 2025

appreciate it John! with all the choices out there we appreciate you choosing us! you guys did fantastic!

Kristopher Ream

Repeat angler

Indiana, US

Member since 2021

3 trips

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on May 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Reported catch:

FAQs about Big River Outfitters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Speed boats

Capacity

3 persons

Boat length

18 ft

Year built

2019

Boat manufacturer

Stealthcraft

Boat type

Jet boat

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 115HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

Big River Outfitters

Rating

Anglers' gallery (97)

What anglers say

All reviews (65)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (97)

What anglers say

All reviews (65)

FAQs about Big River Outfitters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Grand Rapids right now

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