Big River Outfitters
+50Big 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.
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FAQs about Big River Outfitters
What are the trip rates for Big River Outfitters?
Big River Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $145 per person - Panfish (4 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Smallmouth or Trout (4 hours)
- US $399 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout (8 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half day steelhead adventure (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Dry fly fishing adventure (6 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Giant King Salmon experience!! (4 hours)
- US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Steelhead Adventure (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Big River Outfitters?
When you book a trip with Big River Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS Lowerance
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Big River Outfitters?
Trips booked with Big River Outfitters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Custom float rods. Good drags for landing that f)
- Live Bait (Live bait is always an option. And is included in overall price if necessary. 95 percent of the year we fish artificial )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleted and bagged)
- Drinks (Waters on boat )
- Lunch (50 dollars extra. options call for menu. . )
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Big River Outfitters offer?
Big River Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Muskegon, Big Manistee, Pere Marquette, Grand )
- Lake Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Big River Outfitters offer?
Big River Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (Float fishing. Fly fishing available )
- Spinning (Float fishing )
- Jigging (1-3 oz jigs vertical jigging king slamon. )
- Fly Fishing (Conventional and chuck n duck)
- Drift Fishing
- Ice Fishing (Bluegill ,crappie ,perch , pike ,bass.)
Which fish species can I catch with Big River Outfitters?
Top targeted fish species with Big River Outfitters include:
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Brown Trout
- Crappie
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Sunfish
Meet your operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The captain considers fishing to be a part of him. He's been fishing his entire life, has owned a few businesses, beaten cancer, and now he does what he loves the most. Making memories daily and looking forward to doing the same for you.
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
River Fishing
Muskegon, Big Manistee, Pere Marquette, Grand
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Float fishing. Fly fishing available
Spinning
Float fishing
Jigging
1-3 oz jigs vertical jigging king slamon.
Fly Fishing
Conventional and chuck n duck
Drift Fishing
Ice Fishing
Bluegill ,crappie ,perch , pike ,bass.
What's on board
GPS
Lowerance
Fishfinder
Garmin
Wireless Trolling Motor
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Custom float rods. Good drags for landing that f
Live Bait
Live bait is always an option. And is included in overall price if necessary. 95 percent of the year we fish artificial
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleted and bagged
Drinks
Waters on boat
Lunch
50 dollars extra. options call for menu. .
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Listing policies
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Everyone knows their child better than I, but from my experience I recommend 12 years and older for 8 hour/full day trips can easily make any trip kid friendly.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Prefered on steelhead and all resident trout.
How to pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Checks
Bank Transfer