Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

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Book your next trip with Ripple Effect Guide Service and find out what fishing in Traverse City is all about. Having logged many hours on these streams, Captain Quinn knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the season, you might hook into 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 15’ Hyde drift boat with space for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 3 - Jun 20
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    Five hours of fishing one of Northern Michigan's pristine Trout streams. Fishing can be done with a fly rod, spinning gear, or both! This is a great trip for those looking to expand their knowledge of trout fishing, those looking to learn how to fly fish, or those who just want to spend a relaxing day on one of Northern Michigan's scenic Trout streams while also catching some equally as beautiful fish!
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Brook Trout
    Brook Trout
  • Private trip
    Half day trip- Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    Spend a half day fishing the Big Manistee river for steelhead with the chance of some trout as a bycatch! Steelhead are extremly acrobatic and hard fighting fish. They can be targeted on convential gear or with fly rods, the choice is your’s.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 3 - Jun 20
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $525
    Eight hours of fishing one of Northern Michigan's pristine Trout streams. Fishing can be done with a fly rod, spinning gear, or both! This is a great trip for those looking to expand their knowledge of Trout fishing, those looking to learn how to fly fish, or those who just want to spend a relaxing day on one of Northern Michigan's scenic trout streams while also catching some equally as beautiful fish!
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Brook Trout
    Brook Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day trip- Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $525
    Spend a full day fishing the Big Manistee river for steelhead with the chance of some trout as a bycatch! Steelhead are extremly acrobatic and hard fighting fish. They can be targeted on convential gear or with fly rods, the choice is your’s.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
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My first trout!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Trout on May 6, 2023
This was an awesome trip! Captain Quinn was friendly, calm, knowledgable, highly amenable, and made us both feel very comfortable...
Savannah Y. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
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FAQs about Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Trout (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half day trip- Steelhead (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group - Full Day Trip – Trout (8 hours)
  • US $525 per group - Full Day trip- Steelhead (8 hours)

Trips booked with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City include:
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Quinn Knudsen
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

The fish you can target

Brook Trout Brook Trout
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
15 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Hyde
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 5HP

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Traverse City right now

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