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Ripple Effect Guide Service 

5.0
(9 reviews)
 2600 Wilson Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, United States–

Ripple Effect Guide Service 

Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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20 ft
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5.0
(9 reviews)
+18
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Spend the day with Ripple Effect Guide Service and see what's biting in Grand Rapids! With Captain Quinn at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and more with any luck. On these trips, it's common to spin using light tackle. Capt. Quinn also offers fly fishing, with the necessary gear included. Fish caught during the trip are yours to keep, so long as they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. How's that for fresh fish?

You'll be dropping lines from a 20' Jet boat with a capacity for 3 passengers. The boat is equipped with all the essentials for a productive journey, such as a wireless trolling motor and navigation gear. Kids are welcome aboard.

It's always a good idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, snacks, drinks, and sunglasses. Capt. Quinn will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. You'll need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Grand Rapids for yourself with Ripple Effect Guide Service!

Spend the day with Ripple Effect Guide Service and see what's biting in Grand Rapids! With Captain Quinn at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and more with any luck. On these trips, it's common to spin using light tackle. Capt. Quinn also offers fly fishing, with the necessary gear included. Fish caught during the trip are yours to keep, so long as they meet regulations. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. How's that for fresh fish?

You'll be dropping lines from a 20' Jet boat with a capacity for 3 passengers. The boat is equipped with all the essentials for a productive journey, such as a wireless trolling motor and navigation gear. Kids are welcome aboard.

It's always a good idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, snacks, drinks, and sunglasses. Capt. Quinn will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. You'll need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Grand Rapids for yourself with Ripple Effect Guide Service!

Quinn Knudsen
Captain
Quinn Knudsen
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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5 Hr – Grand River Smallmouth
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Walleye
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
5hr- Muskegon River Trout
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hr – Muskegon River Smallmouth
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Walleye
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hr – Muskegon River Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Apr 30
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hr – Grand River Smallmouth
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hr – Muskegon River Fly Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hr – Muskegon River Smallmouth
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Walleye
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hr – Muskegon River Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Apr 30
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (9)

  • Randy Soulliere
    Randy Soulliere
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Muskegon River Brown Trout

    5hr- Muskegon River Trout on May 17, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Quinn was a great host. Knowledgeable and patient with our group. Caught several small mouth and brown trout. Will book more outings with him. Thanks captain quinn

  • Betty Shearouse
    Betty Shearouse
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    5 Hr – Muskegon River Steelhead on April 9, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Sam Rogers
    Sam Rogers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, very professional.

    5 Hr – Muskegon River Smallmouth on June 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Quinn is an outstanding guide. We caught lots of fish and missed two giants. We are seniors and he was great with my wife and I really appreciated that! Will use him again if I get the chance.

  • Zak Fisher
    Zak Fisher
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Muskegon river trip

    5 Hr – Grand River Steelhead on November 27, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a great time with Captain Quinn. Guy knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable of all types of fishing. Will definitely use his services again.

  • Michael King
    Michael King
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip with Captain Quinn

    5 Hr – Grand River Smallmouth on June 17, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain Quinn provided an excellent guide experience and really put us on the bass! He also shared a ton of tips and expertise for future fishing trips. 5-Stars!! Would recommend to anybody!!

Rating

5.0
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (9)

Showing 1 – 5 of 9 reviews
Betty Shearouse
Betty Shearouse
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
5 Hr – Muskegon River Steelhead on April 9, 2026 • 3 adults

Sam Rogers
Sam Rogers
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Captain, very professional.
5 Hr – Muskegon River Smallmouth on June 2, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Quinn is an outstanding guide. We caught lots of fish and missed two giants. We are seniors and he was great with my wife and I really appreciated that! Will use him again if I get the chance.

Randy Soulliere
Randy Soulliere
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Muskegon River Brown Trout
5hr- Muskegon River Trout on May 17, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Quinn was a great host. Knowledgeable and patient with our group. Caught several small mouth and brown trout. Will book more outings with him. Thanks captain quinn

Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Zak Fisher
Zak Fisher
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Muskegon river trip
5 Hr – Grand River Steelhead on November 27, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

Had a great time with Captain Quinn. Guy knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable of all types of fishing. Will definitely use his services again.

Michael King
Michael King
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip with Captain Quinn
5 Hr – Grand River Smallmouth on June 17, 2023 • 2 adults

Captain Quinn provided an excellent guide experience and really put us on the bass! He also shared a ton of tips and expertise for future fishing trips. 5-Stars!! Would recommend to anybody!!

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass

FAQs about Ripple Effect Guide Service

Ripple Effect Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hr – Grand River Smallmouth (5 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 5hr- Muskegon River Trout (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hr – Muskegon River Smallmouth (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 5 Hr – Muskegon River Steelhead (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hr – Grand River Smallmouth (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hr – Muskegon River Fly Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hr – Muskegon River Smallmouth (8 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 8 Hr – Muskegon River Steelhead (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ripple Effect Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Ripple Effect Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and bagging is provided on every trip! )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Ripple Effect Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (The location of the trip depends on how far you are willing to travel and/or where the best bite is at that given time. )
Ripple Effect Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ripple Effect Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Quinn Knudsen
Quinn Knudsen
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within 12 hours
Member since March 2023
Capt. Quinn grew up in Northern Michigan fishing his entire life. He quickly found a passion for chasing migratory and non-migratory fish throughout Lake Michigan and its' numerous tributaries. Capt. Quinn worked on Lake Michigan charter boats from the age of 15 to 21 and bought his first river boat at age 16. Over the past decade Capt. Quinn has developed a particular skill set for chasing salmon, steelhead, trout and smallmouth throughout Lake Michigan's tributaries. After receiving his degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University he decided this was a skill set that he wanted to share and opened up Ripple Effect Guide Service for business.
Quinn Knudsen
Quinn Knudsen
Fully verified
40
reviews
2023
member since
~12h
response
Capt. Quinn grew up in Northern Michigan fishing his entire life. He quickly found a passion for chasing migratory and non-migratory fish throughout Lake Michigan and its' numerous tributaries. Capt. Quinn worked on Lake Michigan charter boats from the age of 15 to 21 and bought his first river boat at age 16. Over the past decade Capt. Quinn has developed a particular skill set for chasing salmon, steelhead, trout and smallmouth throughout Lake Michigan's tributaries. After receiving his degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University he decided this was a skill set that he wanted to share and opened up Ripple Effect Guide Service for business.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Muskegon River Brown Trout
    Randy S.
    Randy S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Jet boat
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and bagging is provided on every trip!
Fly fishing equipment

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
 PayPal
 Checks

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