Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River

Ripple Effect Guide Service invites you to experience the stunning waters of the Muskegon River. With Captain Quinn at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you’re likely to spin using light tackle. Capt. Quinn also offers fly fishing.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your adventure begins aboard a 20’ Alumaweld jet boat with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Quinn will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures.

Before coming aboard, you may need 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 might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Ripple Effect Guide Service!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $199
    Enjoy 5 hours of fishing the Muskegon River for Smallmouth Bass using spinning or fly gear. The Muskegon offers a great Smallmouth fishery, with some fish pushing 20+ inches. A bycatch of eater-sized Walleye and stunning Brown Trout is not uncommon either. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Trout
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $250
    Five hours of Trout fishing the Muskegon River in Newaygo, MI. Newaygo is roughly 45 mins from Grand Rapids. The Muskegon offers some incredible Trout fishing with some fish pushing 24in and the average size being 14-18in. The Muskegon also offers some of the best aquatic bug life in the state, giving anglers some incredible opportunities for dry fly fishing and nymphing. If you are not a fly fisherman and do not want to learn spin fishing is also available.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $350
    Eight hours of fishing the Muskegon River using fly gear. In the morning/afternoon, we will target Smallmouth using streamers and topwater flies. In the afternoon/evening, we will go on the hunt for Brown Trout heads, as they feed on dry flies. This is a great trip for those wanting to experience all the Muskegon has to offer or for those who want to expedite their fly fishing knowledge and skills. Seasonal trip.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $350
    Eight hours of fishing the Muskegon River for Smallmouth Bass using spinning or fly gear. The Muskegon offers a great Smallmouth fishery, with some fish pushing 20+ inches. A bycatch of eater-sized Walleye and stunning Brown Trout is not uncommon. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 10 - May 1
    US $400
    Five hours of fishing on the Muskegon River in Newaygo using conventional (spinning/casting) or fly gear to target these highly sought-after fish. Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon is usually quite productive and offers consistent entertainment. Seasonal trip.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 10 - May 1
    US $525
    Eight hours of fishing on the Muskegon River in Newaygo using conventional (spinning/casting) or fly gear to target this highly-sought after fish. Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon is usually quite productive and offers consistent entertainment. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
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FAQs about Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River

Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $199 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (5 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Trout (5 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (8 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

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

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

Top targeted fish species with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Quinn Knudsen
Newaygo, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
6 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Alumaweld (Jet boat) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 150HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
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Awesome trip!!! Steelhead on the Grand!
Awesome trip!!! Steelhead on the Grand!
Awesome trip!!! Steelhead on the Grand!
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Awesome trip!!! Steelhead on the Grand!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Steelhead on November 9, 2023
Quinn is an excellent guide!  He knows the rivers, the habits of the fish and how they react to changing conditions.  He...
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Fall steelhead

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Steelhead on October 13, 2023
Quinn K. awesome guy and made extra efforts to find what river the fish were coming in on. Would use him again without hesitation!
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VERIFIED   February 23, 2024
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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