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!
FAQs about Ripple Effect Guide Service – Traverse City
- $275 per group - Half Day Trip – Trout (5 hours)
- $400 per group - Full Day Trip – Trout (8 hours)
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Fly Fishing Equipment
- River Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Hyde (Drift boat) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 5HP Mercury engine.
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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.
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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:


