West Michigan Guide Service
+4West Michigan Guide Service is located in Newaygo and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. A day on the water with Capt. Nate starts early (the early bird gets the worm). You will get on a nice 18’ Tracy’s Custom riverboat that can safely take up to 3 anglers and the captain will put a high-end rod and reel in your hand. His knowledge of the water will be shown immediately. He will teach you the proper techniques to maximize your fishing experience. You will have lots of laughs throughout your day, as rule number 1 is – have fun.
Capt. Nate offers 4 to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Brown Trout, Bass, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, and Walleye, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, fly fishing, drift fishing, and spinning.
Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with snacks and drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.
By the end of your trip, you will be saying that the captain worked his tail off for you to put and keep you on fish. At West Michigan Guide Service, they have a borderline unhealthy passion for what they do and strive every day to be at their best.
Having been guiding for 20 years and fishing much longer than that, Capt. Nate looks forward to having you on the boat for a fun day catching fish.
Captain
Nate Wellman
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+4Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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West Michigan Guide Service
4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3 on April 14, 2025
Great trip! Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and extremely courteous. Had a wonderful time catching steelhead.
Great trip! Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and extremely courteous. Had a wonderful time catching steelhead.
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Excellent trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3 on March 19, 2025
Captain Nate is knowledgeable, personable, and patient. Fishing for steelies was a blast!
Captain Nate is knowledgeable, personable, and patient. Fishing for steelies was a blast!
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Captain Joe put us on fish and did an excellent job
6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3 on April 5, 2025
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Great trip!
4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3 on October 15, 2023
I took my teenaged son salmon fishing for the first time with Capt. Joe. He put us on a ton of fish, and my son landed this first salmon! We had a great experience with Joe. He is very knowledgeable and was a great (and patient) teacher. We will definitely be taking more trips with West Michigan Guide Services!
I took my teenaged son salmon fishing for the first time with Capt. Joe. He put us on a ton of fish, and my son landed this first salmon! We had a great experience with Joe. He is very knowledgeable and was a great (and patient) teacher. We will definitely be taking more trips with West Michigan Guide Services!
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Fall Steelhead trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3 on October 23, 2023
I brought my son and nephew, who had never fish salmon or steelhead. Although the steelhead weren’t hungry today, we had a great trip with Capt Joe. A lot of laughs, learned much about the river and the fish. We did get to pull on a few kings along the way. Thanks Nate and Joe for a great time.
I brought my son and nephew, who had never fish salmon or steelhead. Although the steelhead weren’t hungry today, we had a great trip with Capt Joe. A lot of laughs, learned much about the river and the fish. We did get to pull on a few kings along the way. Thanks Nate and Joe for a great time.
FAQs about West Michigan Guide Service
What are the trip rates for West Michigan Guide Service?
West Michigan Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $350 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3 (4 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3 (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3 (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with West Michigan Guide Service?
When you book a trip with West Michigan Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with West Michigan Guide Service?
Trips booked with West Michigan Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We have all bait needed and ready when you get on the boat.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning is included also we bag them for you.)
- Snacks (We traditionally have some waters and small snacks on the boats. We do encourage customers to bring what they want to eat and drink with them. Alcohol is allowed)
- Drinks (We normally have water and possibly a few sodas on the boat. We encourage customers to bring what they want to drink. )
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does West Michigan Guide Service offer?
West Michigan Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
- River Fishing (We primarily guide on the Muskegon River but also bounce around to the Grand,Manistee,White and Pere Marquette rivers if we need to for better fishing.)
What fishing techniques does West Michigan Guide Service offer?
West Michigan Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with West Michigan Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with West Michigan Guide Service include:
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Walleye
Your captain
Newaygo, Michigan, United States
Capt. Nate Wellman grew up fishing with his dad every chance they could, that is where the captain's love for fishing started. He looked at his dad when he was 10 and told him he wants to fish every day for the rest of his life. Capt. Nate has never looked back from there.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
We primarily guide on the Muskegon River but also bounce around to the Grand,Manistee,White and Pere Marquette rivers if we need to for better fishing.
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We have all bait needed and ready when you get on the boat.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning is included also we bag them for you.
Snacks
We traditionally have some waters and small snacks on the boats. We do encourage customers to bring what they want to eat and drink with them. Alcohol is allowed
Drinks
We normally have water and possibly a few sodas on the boat. We encourage customers to bring what they want to drink.
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We absolutely love to have kids on the boat truly my favorite trips to take!!!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.