Cast Away Guide Service 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 8982 S. M37, Baldwin, MI 49304, United States
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If you’re going to cast a line in Baldwin, look no further than Cast Away Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Clint can tell you all about them.

Steelhead, Brown Trout, Salmon, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and more are in the cards if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be spinning, drifting, or fly fishing.

Trips with Cast Away Guide Service are fun for all ages, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea – luckily, Capt. Clint will have some on board!

Your excursion begins aboard a 16’ ClackaCraft drift boat with a capacity for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s always wise to bring polarized sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), a raincoat, a camera, insect repellant, a hat, and gloves. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food on the full-day option and some light snacks included on board.

For more information about fishing with Cast Away Guide Service, feel free to send Capt. Clint a message down below.

Clint Anderson

Captain

Clint Anderson

22 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $325 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Half day trip. Lots of fun! Great guide, very knowledgeable. Super helpful and gave us lots of pointers to fish our own lake. Really nice morning! Thanks again, Clint
Half day trip. Lots of fun! Great guide, very knowledgeable. Super helpful and gave us lots of pointers to fish our own lake. Really nice morning! Thanks again, Clint

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Kevin H.
Kevin H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on October 20, 2024

It was very fun and educational

It was very fun and educational  

 Kevin H. recommends Cast Away Guide Service

John B.
John B.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good guide. Good guy.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on August 6, 2024

Clint gets it done.

Clint gets it done.  

 John B. recommends Cast Away Guide Service
Clint Anderson
Clint Anderson (The Captain)
Replied on August 7, 2024
Thanks John for the Nice review. Hope to see you and your wife again for some more adventures on the river.

Brian R.
Brian R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on May 4, 2024

Captain Clint was great. We got on fish from start to finish. His company and stories make the time on the river float by.

Captain Clint was great. We got on fish from start to finish. His company and stories make the time on the river float by.  

 Brian R. recommends Cast Away Guide Service
Clint Anderson
Clint Anderson (The Captain)
Replied on May 4, 2024
Thank You Brian, It was my pleasure to take you both..Hope to see you in the Fall.

Craig C.
Craig C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on March 15, 2024

 

 Craig C. recommends Cast Away Guide Service
Clint Anderson
Clint Anderson (The Captain)
Replied on March 16, 2024
Thank You for your review it was a pleasure to fish with you and your son in law. Capt. Clint

Barbara M.
Barbara M.

Detroit, Michigan

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on August 25, 2023

 

 Barbara M. recommends Cast Away Guide Service

FAQs about Cast Away Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Cast Away Guide Service?

Cast Away Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $325 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
What's included in the trip price with Cast Away Guide Service?

Trips booked with Cast Away Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (Full day only)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Cast Away Guide Service offer?

Cast Away Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:

  • River Fishing
What fishing techniques does Cast Away Guide Service offer?

Cast Away Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Cast Away Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Cast Away Guide Service include:

  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Your captain

Clint Anderson

Baldwin, Michigan, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023

I have been a professional fishing guide for over 20 years. There are few things I like better than escorting family and friends down the river to catch the fish of a lifetime. The rewards I experience from river guiding are twofold. First, and most importantly, is assisting a fly-fisherman and educating them about all facets of fly-fishing. Second, and most importantly, is to supply them with the best opportunity at a trophy fish while providing a great and safe experience on the river. My love for the Pere Marquette River started in 1991 when I started frequenting the area. As a result, I now have the privilege to own and operate the Red Moose Lodge and Cast Away Guide Service. My businesses started in 2003 with the support of my wife Debi and son Adam and haven’t had one regret. I’m an Orvis-Endorsed Flyfishing Guide, have all State and Federal licenses to guide those rivers, am fully insured, and am also certified in First Aid/ CPR. I have been tying flies and fly fishing the PM, and many other rivers, for over 28 years. I invite you to book a trip and spend some time on the water with me. It will be a great day on the river!

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
ClackaCraft
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 8HP
Max cruising speed
1 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Snacks

Drinks

Lunch

Full day only

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Baldwin to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

trophies only.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard