Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 Crescent Shores Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685, United States
5.0/5 (4 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 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Pike..Pike..Pike and more Pike

Angler rating

3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

75%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
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

Brian S.
Brian S.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2025

Inland Lake Fishing

Fishing with Quinn

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NEW

 

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

Savannah Y.
Savannah Y.
5.0/5

May 6, 2023

Half Day Trip – Trout

My first trout!

VERIFIED

This was an awesome trip! Captain Quinn was friendly, calm, knowledgable, highly amenable, and made us both feel very comfortable fishing the Manistee for the first time. My boyfriend caught over 5 brown trout. I have never went jigging in my life, but Capt. Quinn spent time guiding me on techniques until I caught my first trout. We will definitely be booking a charter with him again. Thanks, Capt. Quinn! Highlight of our trip!

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
1 person finds this review helpful
 Savannah Y. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
1 person finds this review helpful

Kent K.
Kent K.

Jun 6, 2024

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Captain replied
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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 - Sep 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 Jigging on the Bays
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
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US $399 
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
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 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Pike..Pike..Pike and more Pike

Angler rating

3
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

75%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
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.  

Review media 0
 Ryan W. 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

Inland Lake Fishing on July 30, 2025

 

 Brian S. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City

Savannah Y.
Savannah Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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 fishing the Manistee for the first time. My boyfriend caught over 5 brown trout. I have never went jigging in my life, but Capt. Quinn spent time guiding me on techniques until I caught my first trout. We will definitely be booking a charter with him again. Thanks, Capt. Quinn! Highlight of our trip!

This was an awesome trip! Captain Quinn was friendly, calm, knowledgable, highly amenable, and made us both feel very comfortable fishing the Manistee for the first time. My boyfriend caught over 5 brown trout. I have never went jigging in my life, but Capt. Quinn spent time guiding me on techniques until I caught my first trout. We will definitely be booking a charter with him again. Thanks, Capt. Quinn! Highlight of our trip!  

 Savannah Y. recommends Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
1 person finds this review helpful

Kent K.
Kent K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on June 6, 2024

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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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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