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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $325
    Four hour morning trip, this trip is geared towards experienced anglers looking to capitalize on the action packed morning bite!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $325
    Half-day afternoon/evening trip. The evening bite can be just as epic as the morning bite and some anglers prefer just that! This 4 hour trip is geared towards anglers with some experience just like the morning trips.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $525
    A full day on the water. This trip is set up for those just getting into it. A full day gives plenty of time for instruction for new anglers or experienced anglers looking to learn a thing or two from an experienced guide.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
71%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
92%
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Matt V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Aaron G.
Excellent
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Great guide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2024
Put us on the fish and we had a great time doing it. Knowledgeable and found the fish
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Matthew C.
Excellent
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Experience:
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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...
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Caitlin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 21, 2023
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Jacob M.
Excellent
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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...
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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)

Meet the Captain

Brian Gilbert
Brethren, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time 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.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike

Boat specs

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

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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