Due North Guide Service 

4.8/5 (16 reviews)
 1500 Dilling Road, Brethren, MI 49619, United States
4.8/5 (16 reviews)
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1500 Dilling Road
Brethren, MI, United States

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Had a Blast!!
Had a Blast!!
Had a Blast!!
+7

Angler rating

15
0
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

86%

Appropriate for children

71%

Friendly captain

86%

Satisfied with the boat

86%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Showing: 5 of 16 reviews
Richard Y.
Richard Y.
5.0/5

Mar 30, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

My girlfriend and I had a great time in the rain with Brian! He was a great person to be on the water with and had good conversation while we were out there!

My girlfriend and I had a great time in the rain with Brian! He was a great person to be on the water with and had good conversation...  

Captain replied
 Richard Y. recommends Due North Guide Service
 Richard Y. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2025
It was definitely raining! You guys were awesome can’t wait for the next one!!

Matthew C.
Matthew C.
5.0/5

Oct 7, 2023

8 Hour Trip

Had a Blast!!

VERIFIED

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)

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...  

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 Matthew C. recommends Due North Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
 Matthew C. recommends Due North Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 9, 2023
I'm stoked for 2024!

Caitlin P.
Caitlin P.
5.0/5

Sep 21, 2023

8 Hour Trip

Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Caitlin P. recommends Due North Guide Service
 Caitlin P. recommends Due North Guide Service
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Jacob M.
Jacob M.
5.0/5

Oct 8, 2023

8 Hour Trip

Great Experience

VERIFIED

We had a wonderful experience with Brian. He was great helping us with our limited experience and was very patient with my daughter. Brian had us significantly out-fishing those around us. The full day trip was well worth it with action the full 8 hours. We left tired and smiling.

We had a wonderful experience with Brian. He was great helping us with our limited experience and was very patient with my daughter....  

Captain replied
 Jacob M. recommends Due North Guide Service
 Jacob M. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 9, 2023
You guys were awesome, had me laughing the whole time and I hope to see you again soon!!!

Matt V.
Matt V.
5.0/5

Nov 10, 2023

Special 4 hour trip for Matt Verhey

Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED

Brian is a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the river and personable approach are great. We ran the river on a day with a high pressure system moving in so the bites were slow, but I had a great time! I would recommend Bryan to anyone and look forward to booking again soon!

Brian is a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the river and personable approach are great. We ran the river on a day with a high...  

Captain replied
 Matt V. recommends Due North Guide Service
 Matt V. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 11, 2023
Matt it was a pleasure to have you on the boat and I can't wait for the next time!

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip (AM)
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US $325 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $325 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Had a Blast!!
Had a Blast!!
Had a Blast!!
+7

Angler rating

15
0
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

86%

Appropriate for children

71%

Friendly captain

86%

Satisfied with the boat

86%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Showing: 5 of 16 reviews
Richard Y.
Richard Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2025

My girlfriend and I had a great time in the rain with Brian! He was a great person to be on the water with and had good conversation while we were out there!

My girlfriend and I had a great time in the rain with Brian! He was a great person to be on the water with and had good conversation while we were out there!  

 Richard Y. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2025
It was definitely raining! You guys were awesome can’t wait for the next one!!

Matthew C.
Matthew C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a Blast!!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on October 7, 2023

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)

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...  

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 Matthew C. recommends Due North Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 9, 2023
I'm stoked for 2024!

Caitlin P.
Caitlin P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on September 21, 2023

 

 Caitlin P. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)

Jacob M.
Jacob M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on October 8, 2023

We had a wonderful experience with Brian. He was great helping us with our limited experience and was very patient with my daughter. Brian had us significantly out-fishing those around us. The full day trip was well worth it with action the full 8 hours. We left tired and smiling.

We had a wonderful experience with Brian. He was great helping us with our limited experience and was very patient with my daughter. Brian had us significantly out-fishing those around us. The full day trip was well worth it with action the full 8 hours. We left tired and smiling.  

 Jacob M. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 9, 2023
You guys were awesome, had me laughing the whole time and I hope to see you again soon!!!

Matt V.
Matt V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED

Special 4 hour trip for Matt Verhey on November 10, 2023

Brian is a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the river and personable approach are great. We ran the river on a day with a high pressure system moving in so the bites were slow, but I had a great time! I would recommend Bryan to anyone and look forward to booking again soon!

Brian is a fantastic guide. His knowledge of the river and personable approach are great. We ran the river on a day with a high pressure system moving in so the bites were slow, but I had a great time! I would recommend Bryan to anyone and look forward to booking again soon!  

 Matt V. recommends Due North Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 11, 2023
Matt it was a pleasure to have you on the boat and I can't wait for the next time!

FAQs about Due North Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
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