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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 4, 2025
Walleye fishing on Long Lake
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 $$. Thank u to Captain Quinn for everything! Very pleased and impressed! Can’t wait to do it again! We will be booking Captain Quinn again!
Captain Quinn is one smart cookie and such a great person! He is knowledgeable and extremely competent and the boys had a great...
Jun 18, 2025
Half Day Trip – Trout
My son wanted to caught his first northern pike, I talked to the captain a few days before our trip, and captain Quinn got us on the fish right away. We booked a 5 hour trip and it was the most fun charter I have ever been on. Quinn is a younger guy that connected with my son right away. So that made it really enjoyable.
My son wanted to caught his first northern pike, I talked to the captain a few days before our trip, and captain Quinn got us...
Aug 11, 2025
Special 4 hour trip for Frank Burks
Caught our limit!
Caught our limit!
Aug 20, 2025
Sunset Fishing Trip
Aug 5, 2025
Half day Jigging on the Bays
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
100%
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Walleye fishing on Long Lake on August 4, 2025
Captain Quinn is one smart cookie and such a great person! He is knowledgeable and extremely competent and the boys had a great time! My husband, 2 teens and 8 yo went out on Long lake to walleye fish. They caught a lot of fish and at the end of the trip Captain Quinn filleted them for us to take home. This fishing charter is a no brainer. Easy, fun and well worth the $$. 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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Crew
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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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Special 4 hour trip for Frank Burks on August 11, 2025
Caught our limit!
Caught our limit!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Sunset Fishing Trip on August 20, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Half day Jigging on the Bays on August 5, 2025