Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 Crescent Shores Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685, United States
5.0/5 (9 reviews)
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Crescent Shores Drive
Traverse City, MI, United States
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Book your next trip with Ripple Effect Guide Service and find out what fishing in Traverse City is all about. Capt. Quinn was born and raised in Traverse City. Some may say he was mostly raised on the lakes and rivers surrounding Traverse City though. His intimate knowledge of the area is sure to put you on the best bite possible given that day’s conditions.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Walleye, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and whatever else is biting. On the day of your trip, you have the option to used light spinning tackle or Capt. Quinn also offers fly fishing.

Trips with Ripple Effect Guide Service are open to the whole family, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Your adventure begins aboard a 20’ Alumaweld Jet Boat or a 15’ Hyde drift boat with space for 2-4
passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

Capt. Quinn uses the latest and greatest technology such as forward facing sonar and spot locking trolling motors to ensure you the best chance to find the fish and stay on them! 

Before coming aboard, you may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can’t go wrong when you bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Ripple Effect Guide Service and get hooked!

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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 (6)

Fishing with Quinn
Amazing time for my guys!
Amazing time for my guys!
+3

Angler rating

8
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Showing: 5 of 9 reviews
Jenna L.
Jenna L.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

Walleye fishing on Long Lake

Amazing time for my guys!

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Captain Quinn is one smart cookie and such a great person! He is knowledgeable and extremely competent and the boys had a great time! My husband, 2 teens and 8 yo went out on Long lake to walleye fish. They caught a lot of fish and at the end of the trip Captain Quinn filleted them for us to take home. This fishing charter is a no brainer. Easy, fun and well worth the $$. Thank u to Captain Quinn for everything! Very pleased and impressed! Can’t wait to do it again! We will be booking Captain Quinn again!

Captain Quinn is one smart cookie and such a great person! He is knowledgeable and extremely competent and the boys had a great...  

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 Jenna L. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
 Jenna L. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Ryan W.
Ryan W.
5.0/5

Jun 18, 2025

Half Day Trip – Trout

Pike..Pike..Pike and more Pike

VERIFIED

My son wanted to caught his first northern pike, I talked to the captain a few days before our trip, and captain Quinn got us on the fish right away. We booked a 5 hour trip and it was the most fun charter I have ever been on. Quinn is a younger guy that connected with my son right away. So that made it really enjoyable.

My son wanted to caught his first northern pike, I talked to the captain a few days before our trip, and captain Quinn got us...  

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 Ryan W. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
 Ryan W. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Frank B.
Frank B.
5.0/5

Aug 11, 2025

Special 4 hour trip for Frank Burks

Great trip

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Caught our limit!

Caught our limit!  

 Frank B. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
 Frank B. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Brian S.
Brian S.
5.0/5

Aug 20, 2025

Sunset Fishing Trip

Fishing with Quinn

VERIFIED
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 Brian S. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
 Brian S. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Jeff B.
Jeff B.
5.0/5

Aug 5, 2025

Half day Jigging on the Bays

Fishing with Quinn

VERIFIED
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 Jeff B. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
 Jeff B. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Trip availability and prices

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Walleye fishing on Long Lake
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $299 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Sunset Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $299 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inland Lake Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Trout
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 3 - Aug 1
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US $399 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day trip- Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 1
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day Jigging on the Bays
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Trout
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 3 - Aug 1
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day trip- Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 1
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 4 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 (6)

Fishing with Quinn
Amazing time for my guys!
Amazing time for my guys!
+3

Angler rating

8
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Showing: 5 of 9 reviews
Jenna L.
Jenna L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing time for my guys!

VERIFIED
NEW

Walleye fishing on Long Lake on August 4, 2025

Captain Quinn is one smart cookie and such a great person! He is knowledgeable and extremely competent and the boys had a great time! My husband, 2 teens and 8 yo went out on Long lake to walleye fish. They caught a lot of fish and at the end of the trip Captain Quinn filleted them for us to take home. This fishing charter is a no brainer. Easy, fun and well worth the $$. Thank u to Captain Quinn for everything! Very pleased and impressed! Can’t wait to do it again! We will be booking Captain Quinn again!

Captain Quinn is one smart cookie and such a great person! He is knowledgeable and extremely competent and the boys had a great time! My husband, 2 teens and 8 yo went out on Long lake to walleye fish. They caught a lot of fish and at the end of the trip Captain Quinn filleted them for us to take home. This fishing charter is a no brainer. Easy, fun and well worth the $$. Thank u to Captain Quinn for everything! Very pleased and impressed! Can’t wait to do it again! We will be booking Captain...  

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 Jenna L. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Ryan W.
Ryan W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Pike..Pike..Pike and more Pike

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Trout on June 18, 2025

My son wanted to caught his first northern pike, I talked to the captain a few days before our trip, and captain Quinn got us on the fish right away. We booked a 5 hour trip and it was the most fun charter I have ever been on. Quinn is a younger guy that connected with my son right away. So that made it really enjoyable.

My son wanted to caught his first northern pike, I talked to the captain a few days before our trip, and captain Quinn got us on the fish right away. We booked a 5 hour trip and it was the most fun charter I have ever been on. Quinn is a younger guy that connected with my son right away. So that made it really enjoyable.  

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 Ryan W. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Frank B.
Frank B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED
NEW

Special 4 hour trip for Frank Burks on August 11, 2025

Caught our limit!

Caught our limit!  

 Frank B. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Brian S.
Brian S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Quinn

VERIFIED
NEW

Sunset Fishing Trip on August 20, 2025

 

 Brian S. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Jeff B.
Jeff B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Quinn

VERIFIED
NEW

Half day Jigging on the Bays on August 5, 2025

 

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 Jeff B. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

FAQs about Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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