West Michigan Guide Service 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 South Shore Drive 6806, Whitehall, MI 49461, United States

West Michigan Guide Service 

Whitehall, MI, United States
34 ft
6
5.0/5 (11 reviews)

West Michigan Guide Service is located in Whitehall and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Come aboard a comfortable and well-equipped yacht and head out to Lake Michigan to battle some big fish.

Capt. Nate will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 34' Pursuit boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and ac.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. 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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with West Michigan Guide Service.

West Michigan Guide Service is located in Whitehall and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Come aboard a comfortable and well-equipped yacht and head out to Lake Michigan to battle some big fish.

Capt. Nate will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 34' Pursuit boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and ac.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. 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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with West Michigan Guide Service.

Nate Wellman
Captain
Nate Wellman
25 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 10 - Sep 10
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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David Poynter
David Poynter
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience, one veteran and three novice charter persons all had an awesome time.
5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 17, 20265 adults

we caught 10 king salmon, and both the captain and staff were most helpful in assuring "guests" were properly coached in bringing in the fish. two guests were family from AZ and one was 19 y.o. all on first charter experience. I would recommend captain and crew to everyone. They also did a great job filleting our catch.

Doug Gesink
Doug Gesink
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Adam was great
5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 21, 20264 adults

Had a great time fishing with Adam last night! we got four kings missed a couple, but that was due to the inexperience of the fisherman. Was a great night on the water. My wife got me this trip for Father’s Day. What a great way to spend the day. The whole process went well Adam Skinned tge Fish put them in bags for us

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Nate Wellman
Response from Captain

thank you guys for coming Happy Fathers day

Steven Fargo
Steven Fargo
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Nate
Special 6 hour trip for Steven Fargo on September 13, 20254 adults

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Nate Wellman
Response from Captain

thank you guys for coming we look forward to fishing with you again soon

John Szejda
John Szejda
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Nate
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 20233 adults3 children

Jerry Fischer
Jerry Fischer
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
West Michigan Guide Service
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 20254 adults

4 of us did 2 morning trips. Caught fish both days, some good sizes. Taking plenty home with us. Joe was our captain each day with Jeremy as our 1st mate. Both guys got us ready to go and did great helping us land the salmon. I did 2 days last year, plan on coming back.

FAQs about West Michigan Guide Service

West Michigan Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with West Michigan Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Radar
Trips booked with West Michigan Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
West Michigan Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
West Michigan Guide Service offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with West Michigan Guide Service include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Nate Wellman
Nate Wellman
Nate Wellman

Whitehall, Michigan, United States

5 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since March 2022

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.

5 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since March 2022

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

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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.

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