Northern Michigan Guided Fishing
🎣 Ready for an epic fishing adventure in Traverse City, Michigan? Join our guided fishing service, offering excursions within an hour of Traverse City.
🌊 Specializing in trout fishing, whether you’re into fly fishing or gear fishing, we’ve got you covered. Explore renowned trout streams like the Boardman and Manistee River, the au Sable in Grayling, and the Jordan River near Charlevoix on our float trips.
❄️ Don’t miss our winter ice fishing on Lake Skegemog for perch and pike. And in the fall, experience the thrill of salmon fishing on the Big Manistee River or catch perch, Atlantic salmon, and more on Torch Lake.
☀️ In summer, enjoy pan fishing trips or try nighttime hex and mouse fishing for trophy brown trout.
🛶 We provide all gear and tackle; just bring your comforts, a valid Michigan fishing license, and sunglasses.
🍽️ Upgrade your experience with a hot lunch on full-day trips for an extra fee.
Book now for an unforgettable fishing experience!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+4Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
77%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
68%
Jul 22, 2025
Trout Fishing Fly/Gear-Full Day
Fun and attentive
Casey was beyond patient. Both of us were complete beginners and messed up every cast that we tried but Cacey patiently and very graciously help us out every time we messed up . He encourage us along the way we had a blast felt safe, had fun and caught quite a few fish. I would highly recommend him and his service. Looking forward to seeing him in the winter and going ice fishing riding.
Casey was beyond patient. Both of us were complete beginners and messed up every cast that we tried but Cacey patiently and very...
Captain replied
Aug 2, 2025
Pan Fishing-Half Day
Grateful Guide Service top notch!
Casey was great, his knowledge of the lake and ability to put us on fish consistently made the trip exciting and fun for the full 4hrs. His experience on the water thought is new fishing techniques and methods of catching fish. The trip was fun and well worth the money and time. I will be returning to try my hand at fly fishing next time!
Casey was great, his knowledge of the lake and ability to put us on fish consistently made the trip exciting and fun for the full...
Captain repliedJul 12, 2025
Trout Fishing Fly/Gear-Half Day
Outstanding guide
Casey was an outstanding guide! Extremely competent, personable and patient regardless of the conditions. Great for beginners as well as seasoned anglers looking to fish the rivers of northern Michigan. Highly recommend, and will book again next time we are in the area.
Casey was an outstanding guide! Extremely competent, personable and patient regardless of the conditions. Great for beginners...
Captain replied
Jul 10, 2025
Trout Fishing Fly/Gear-Half Day
Great trip
Casey was the best fishing guide you could ask for. he has extensive knowledge of the area lakes and knows the river like the back of his hand!
Casey was the best fishing guide you could ask for. he has extensive knowledge of the area lakes and knows the river like the...
Captain replied
Jul 19, 2025
Pan Fishing-Half Day
Awesome experience
I took my 14 year old grandson on the pan fishing trip. Casey was the perfect captain. Definitely recommend!
I took my 14 year old grandson on the pan fishing trip. Casey was the perfect captain. Definitely recommend!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+4Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
77%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
68%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun and attentive
Trout Fishing Fly/Gear-Full Day on July 22, 2025
Casey was beyond patient. Both of us were complete beginners and messed up every cast that we tried but Cacey patiently and very graciously help us out every time we messed up . He encourage us along the way we had a blast felt safe, had fun and caught quite a few fish. I would highly recommend him and his service. Looking forward to seeing him in the winter and going ice fishing riding.
Casey was beyond patient. Both of us were complete beginners and messed up every cast that we tried but Cacey patiently and very graciously help us out every time we messed up . He encourage us along the way we had a blast felt safe, had fun and caught quite a few fish. I would highly recommend him and his service. Looking forward to seeing him in the winter and going ice fishing riding.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Grateful Guide Service top notch!
Pan Fishing-Half Day on August 2, 2025
Casey was great, his knowledge of the lake and ability to put us on fish consistently made the trip exciting and fun for the full 4hrs. His experience on the water thought is new fishing techniques and methods of catching fish. The trip was fun and well worth the money and time. I will be returning to try my hand at fly fishing next time!
Casey was great, his knowledge of the lake and ability to put us on fish consistently made the trip exciting and fun for the full 4hrs. His experience on the water thought is new fishing techniques and methods of catching fish. The trip was fun and well worth the money and time. I will be returning to try my hand at fly fishing next time!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Outstanding guide
Trout Fishing Fly/Gear-Half Day on July 12, 2025
Casey was an outstanding guide! Extremely competent, personable and patient regardless of the conditions. Great for beginners as well as seasoned anglers looking to fish the rivers of northern Michigan. Highly recommend, and will book again next time we are in the area.
Casey was an outstanding guide! Extremely competent, personable and patient regardless of the conditions. Great for beginners as well as seasoned anglers looking to fish the rivers of northern Michigan. Highly recommend, and will book again next time we are in the area.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
Trout Fishing Fly/Gear-Half Day on July 10, 2025
Casey was the best fishing guide you could ask for. he has extensive knowledge of the area lakes and knows the river like the back of his hand!
Casey was the best fishing guide you could ask for. he has extensive knowledge of the area lakes and knows the river like the back of his hand!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome experience
Pan Fishing-Half Day on July 19, 2025
I took my 14 year old grandson on the pan fishing trip. Casey was the perfect captain. Definitely recommend!
I took my 14 year old grandson on the pan fishing trip. Casey was the perfect captain. Definitely recommend!
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