Vandenberg Guide Service 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 874 Boardman Acre Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696, United States

Vandenberg Guide Service 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
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874 Boardman Acre Drive
Traverse City, MI, United States
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Professional guided fishing trips on the scenic rivers of Northern Michigan specializing in Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout. We fish 8 different rivers from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, our favorites are the Pere Marquette, Big Manistee, and Au Sable. There are 3 boats in our fleet, an 18’ Jet Boat, 14’ Drift Boat, and 13’ Raft. We have all the tools to take you to the best fishing in Michigan and keep you comfortable in the process!

Guests have a choice of using convientional rods or fly fishing gear. Lake Michigan consistently produces the highest quality Steelhead in the Great Lakes, making them fantastic trophy fish for anglers to target. An average Steelhead weighs in at 8-10lbs with a real chance of hooking one upwards of 15lbs. Rods, reels, tackle, and a grilled shore lunch will be provided by the guide.

Fishing rivers for Steelhead and Trout is where an angler's skill is truly developed. Catching a Steelhead is well-earned and comes with proper coaching and practice, which is what makes landing one of these magnificent fish so rewarding.

Whether you are an experienced angler or have never fished before, Vandenberg Guide Service is devoted to teaching all guests the necessary skills and ensuring they have a successful day on the water.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

What an impressing trip
Half/day with captain
Great Amazing Time!!
+1

Angler rating

7
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

78%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Showing: 5 of 9 reviews
Corinna F.
Corinna F.
5.0/5

Sep 20, 2025

Fly Fishing Instructional

Fishing with Lucas

VERIFIED
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 Corinna F. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
 Corinna F. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Brandon L.
Brandon L.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

Half Day Trip

June fishing trip

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 Brandon L. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
 Brandon L. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Yu-chuan L.
Yu-chuan L.
5.0/5

Nov 4, 2024

Half Day Trip

What an impressing trip

VERIFIED

My son (11 yrs) and I are the first time to do flyfishing. Lucas teach us how to cast. Within a half day trip, we caught 7 salmons (10+ lbs). What a jackpot!

My son (11 yrs) and I are the first time to do flyfishing. Lucas teach us how to cast. Within a half day trip, we caught 7 salmons...  

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 Yu-chuan L. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
 Yu-chuan L. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Carlton W.
Carlton W.
5.0/5

Jul 16, 2023

Half Day Trip

First time fly fishing!

VERIFIED

I've always wanted to try fly fishing, but never had the opportunity. Luke gave me the basics and some practice. Within 20 minutes I caught my first brown trout. Winding down the river with just oars and the river flow, it was very relaxing. Thank you Luke for an amazing trip!

I've always wanted to try fly fishing, but never had the opportunity. Luke gave me the basics and some practice. Within 20 minutes...  

 Carlton W. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
 Carlton W. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Michael P.
Michael P.

Holland, MI

5.0/5

May 15, 2023

Fly Fishing Instructional

Great Amazing Time!!

VERIFIED

What a fun time with a great guide/captain/guy!!! Luke was so much fun to learn and fish with!! I have fished for 50 plus years- but in Florida and never Fly Fished. Luke taught me so much and I even caught fish!! Can not wait to fish with him again!!

What a fun time with a great guide/captain/guy!!! Luke was so much fun to learn and fish with!! I have fished for 50 plus years-...  

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 Michael P. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
2 persons find this review helpful
 Michael P. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
2 persons find this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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Fly Fishing Instructional
Low rate deposit non-refundable
1 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $100 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $375 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip - 1 or 2 guests
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip - 3 Person
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $595 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Day All-Inclusive Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
3 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $2,390 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

What an impressing trip
Half/day with captain
Great Amazing Time!!
+1

Angler rating

7
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

78%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Showing: 5 of 9 reviews
Corinna F.
Corinna F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Lucas

VERIFIED
NEW

Fly Fishing Instructional on September 20, 2025

 

 Corinna F. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Brandon L.
Brandon L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on June 14, 2025

 

 Brandon L. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Yu-chuan L.
Yu-chuan L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What an impressing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on November 4, 2024

My son (11 yrs) and I are the first time to do flyfishing. Lucas teach us how to cast. Within a half day trip, we caught 7 salmons (10+ lbs). What a jackpot!

My son (11 yrs) and I are the first time to do flyfishing. Lucas teach us how to cast. Within a half day trip, we caught 7 salmons (10+ lbs). What a jackpot!  

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 Yu-chuan L. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Carlton W.
Carlton W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First time fly fishing!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 16, 2023

I've always wanted to try fly fishing, but never had the opportunity. Luke gave me the basics and some practice. Within 20 minutes I caught my first brown trout. Winding down the river with just oars and the river flow, it was very relaxing. Thank you Luke for an amazing trip!

I've always wanted to try fly fishing, but never had the opportunity. Luke gave me the basics and some practice. Within 20 minutes I caught my first brown trout. Winding down the river with just oars and the river flow, it was very relaxing. Thank you Luke for an amazing trip!  

 Carlton W. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service

Michael P.
Michael P.

Holland, MI

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Amazing Time!!

VERIFIED

Fly Fishing Instructional on May 15, 2023

What a fun time with a great guide/captain/guy!!! Luke was so much fun to learn and fish with!! I have fished for 50 plus years- but in Florida and never Fly Fished. Luke taught me so much and I even caught fish!! Can not wait to fish with him again!!

What a fun time with a great guide/captain/guy!!! Luke was so much fun to learn and fish with!! I have fished for 50 plus years- but in Florida and never Fly Fished. Luke taught me so much and I even caught fish!! Can not wait to fish with him again!!  

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 Michael P. recommends Vandenberg Guide Service
2 persons find this review helpful

FAQs about Vandenberg Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
StealthCraft
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 60HP
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