Due North Guide Service 

4.7/5 (21 reviews)
 1500 Dilling Road, Brethren, MI 49619, United States

Due North Guide Service 

Brethren, MI, United States
17 ft
3
4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Due North Guide Service is located in Brethren and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Brian, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, fly fishing, and drift fishing, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 17' Sea Ark boat that can fit a maximum of 3 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. The price of your trip also includes complimentary snacks and lunch, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Due North Guide Service.

Due North Guide Service is located in Brethren and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Brian, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, fly fishing, and drift fishing, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 17' Sea Ark boat that can fit a maximum of 3 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. The price of your trip also includes complimentary snacks and lunch, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Due North Guide Service.

Brian Gilbert
Captain
Brian Gilbert
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
+3
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Salmon
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
+4
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Salmon
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
+4
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.7
21 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Tyson Lahti
Tyson Lahti
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Salmon trip in Manistee River
8 Hour Trip on October 4, 20252 adults1 child

Had a great trip with Mark and my 15 and 11 yo sons. We were busy catching fish our entire 8 hour trip. Mark put us on a great spot, he was very patient and a good teacher to my 11 year old son. Mark was pleasant and friendly the entire trip, one of our best trips we have been on.

Brian Gilbert
Response from Captain

thanks for coming out guys, can’t wait till next time

Jack Bowen
Jack Bowen
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Brian
4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 29, 20252 adults

The captain Know what you're at was very knowledgeable Very helpful although we didn't catch fish We had a great he's an awesome person Would recommend him The weather was too hot he put us on fish we didn't land any I'm sure we'll do better next time

Brian Gilbert
Response from Captain

you guys were great, definitely got a bit of fine tuning to do and get some better conditions weather wise and you’ll be unstoppable

Matthew Quigley
Matthew Quigley
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent
4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 23, 20251 adult

What a great way to spend an evening, will definitely be back!

Brian Gilbert
Response from Captain

see you in November for some steelhead

David Hanson
David Hanson
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
4.3
Verified
Fishing with Brian
4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 13, 20252 adults

Brian Gilbert
Response from Captain

thanks for coming out with us

Matthew Cusic
Matthew Cusic
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Had a Blast!!
8 Hour Trip on October 7, 20232 adults

I had never booked a fishing trip and had never used FishingBooker so I really didn’t know what I was getting into to find a good guide. I decided to take a chance on Due North Guide Service, mainly because it was fairly priced and what reviews he had everyone seemed happy. I went for the salmon run 10-7-2023 with my dad, It was more than either of us had expected. We caught 3 fish by the mouth, which are the legal keepers, that we actually got in to the boat. Caught probably 5 that got off the hook after a good fight. And caught 5 more that were hooked in the tail. Let me tell you, when you hook them by the tail and they’re in that fast current, they are dang near impossible to get back to the boat. Lol but the guide was fun, if you like to joke around and have a good time while fishing, then Brian is your person to book with. I also thought it was cool that there were hundreds of fish swimming around all over in crystal clear water. He even kept untangling my dads pole every 5 minutes, because you use a really long lead and my dad kept getting it wrapped around the pole. Lol Book with Due North and you won’t be disappointed! See you next year buddy! *(the pictures don’t seem like the water is clear, but you can see all the way to the bottom)

Brian Gilbert
Response from Captain

I'm stoked for 2024!

FAQs about Due North Guide Service

Due North Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Due North Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Due North Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is used and supplied when and where appropriate )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish processing is included in)
  • Snacks (I supply bottled water but snacks and other drinks are the responsibility of the client )
  • Lunch (8-hour trips come with optional catch and cook)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Due North Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Manistee river system and surrounding waters )
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
Due North Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Due North Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Brian Gilbert
Brian Gilbert
Brian Gilbert

Brethren, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2022

Brian has been a passionate outdoorsman from an early age, exploring Northern Michigan and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In 2019, he started sharing his wealth of knowledge with other anglers and working in the outdoor industry. Brian's extensive experience also includes working as a fly fishing guide in the Central Alaskan backcountry. When he's not with his clients, Brian spends his time on the water and in the woods, looking for shed antlers and picking mushrooms. As a Michigander, he spends the late fall days hunting for white-tailed deer.

Our Team
Brian G.

Brian G.

Captain

ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2022

Brian has been a passionate outdoorsman from an early age, exploring Northern Michigan and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In 2019, he started sharing his wealth of knowledge with other anglers and working in the outdoor industry. Brian's extensive experience also includes working as a fly fishing guide in the Central Alaskan backcountry. When he's not with his clients, Brian spends his time on the water and in the woods, looking for shed antlers and picking mushrooms. As a Michigander, he spends the late fall days hunting for white-tailed deer.

Our Team
Brian G.

Brian G.

Captain

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ark
Boat type
Jet boat
Engine model
Johnson
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Manistee river system and surrounding waters
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is used and supplied when and where appropriate
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish processing is included in
Snacks
I supply bottled water but snacks and other drinks are the responsibility of the client
Lunch
8-hour trips come with optional catch and cook
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Brethren right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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