West Michigan Guide Service
West 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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+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%
Apr 14, 2025
4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3
West Michigan Guide Service
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.
Captain replied
Mar 19, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3
Excellent trip!
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!
Captain replied
Apr 5, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3
Captain Joe put us on fish and did an excellent job
Oct 15, 2023
4 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3
Great trip!
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...
Oct 23, 2023
6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3
Fall Steelhead trip
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...
Captain repliedTrip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+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%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Joe put us on fish and did an excellent job
6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3 on April 5, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
