Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 Dilling Road 1500, Brethren, MI 49619, United States
5.0/5 (4 reviews)
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Dilling Road 1500
Brethren, MI, United States

If you're ready to start fishing in Brethren, we've got you covered with Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service. Captain James will be your guide, which means you'll tap into years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Sunfish, Coho Salmon, Walleye, and whatever else takes the bait. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

You'll be dropping lines from a 17' Lowe 1760 MT Jet boat with space for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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. It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service!

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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

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

April fishing trip
April fishing trip
FISH ON ……
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Angler rating

4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Lanna B.
Lanna B.
5.0/5

Apr 27, 2025

6 Hour morning trip - 2 people

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

Thank you Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service for the laid back and fun day of fishing with my dad for trout opener weekend this year. We both had a great time & the ease of scheduling through the booking system was excellent !

Thank you Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service for the laid back and fun day of fishing with my dad for trout opener weekend this...  

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Captain replied
 Lanna B. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
 Lanna B. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 28, 2025
Thanks to you both again for the opportunity and hope to fish with you guys again soon.

Jim K.
Jim K.
5.0/5

Sep 21, 2024

6 Hour morning trip - 2 people

Great Day on the River!

VERIFIED

Decided to book a trip with Capt. James as I was taking a friend of mine from New Hampshire who had never salmon fished and had limited fishing experience. Capt. James did a great job explaining techniques and put us on fish. Planning a future trip!

Decided to book a trip with Capt. James as I was taking a friend of mine from New Hampshire who had never salmon fished and had...  

Captain replied
 Jim K. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
 Jim K. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 23, 2024
Looking forward to future trips with you guys. Thanks again.

Jim T.
Jim T.
5.0/5

Oct 5, 2024

6 Hr afternoon trip - 2 people

FISH ON ……

VERIFIED

Had a great time fishing with James. Really nice boat and gear. Finished the day with lots of fish.

Had a great time fishing with James. Really nice boat and gear. Finished the day with lots of fish.  

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 Jim T. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
 Jim T. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 6, 2024
Thanks a lot Jim. I hope to see you both again soon.

Tom G.
Tom G.
5.0/5

Apr 13, 2024

4 Hour Trip – Weekend

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

Capt. James was very ambitous to get me and my son onto some fish. He knew where the fish was and there was plenty. The fish were very picky on this day but we caught some small brown trout and had 4 steelhead on the lines. We were able to reel in one of them in the boat. We were the only ones in the vicinity to get fish on the line this day. James was very informative and educational on how to fish for Steelhead. We will booking another trip with him again. Thx Capt. James for the great time!

Capt. James was very ambitous to get me and my son onto some fish. He knew where the fish was and there was plenty. The fish were...  

Captain replied
 Tom G. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
 Tom G. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 13, 2024
Thank you Tom for the opportunity to get you a your son onto some steelhead and some small browns for your guys first time. It was my pleasure and can’t wait till we all can fish together again. Thanks again.

Trip availability and prices

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August 2025
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6 Hour morning trip - 2 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hr afternoon trip - 2 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hr Day trip - 2 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

April fishing trip
April fishing trip
FISH ON ……
+1

Angler rating

4
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Lanna B.
Lanna B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on April 27, 2025

Thank you Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service for the laid back and fun day of fishing with my dad for trout opener weekend this year. We both had a great time & the ease of scheduling through the booking system was excellent !

Thank you Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service for the laid back and fun day of fishing with my dad for trout opener weekend this year. We both had a great time & the ease of scheduling through the booking system was excellent !  

Review media 0
Review media 0
 Lanna B. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 28, 2025
Thanks to you both again for the opportunity and hope to fish with you guys again soon.

Jim K.
Jim K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day on the River!

VERIFIED

6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on September 21, 2024

Decided to book a trip with Capt. James as I was taking a friend of mine from New Hampshire who had never salmon fished and had limited fishing experience. Capt. James did a great job explaining techniques and put us on fish. Planning a future trip!

Decided to book a trip with Capt. James as I was taking a friend of mine from New Hampshire who had never salmon fished and had limited fishing experience. Capt. James did a great job explaining techniques and put us on fish. Planning a future trip!  

 Jim K. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 23, 2024
Looking forward to future trips with you guys. Thanks again.

Jim T.
Jim T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

FISH ON ……

VERIFIED

6 Hr afternoon trip - 2 people on October 5, 2024

Had a great time fishing with James. Really nice boat and gear. Finished the day with lots of fish.

Had a great time fishing with James. Really nice boat and gear. Finished the day with lots of fish.  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Jim T. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 6, 2024
Thanks a lot Jim. I hope to see you both again soon.

Tom G.
Tom G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Weekend on April 13, 2024

Capt. James was very ambitous to get me and my son onto some fish. He knew where the fish was and there was plenty. The fish were very picky on this day but we caught some small brown trout and had 4 steelhead on the lines. We were able to reel in one of them in the boat. We were the only ones in the vicinity to get fish on the line this day. James was very informative and educational on how to fish for Steelhead. We will booking another trip with him again. Thx Capt. James for the great time!

Capt. James was very ambitous to get me and my son onto some fish. He knew where the fish was and there was plenty. The fish were very picky on this day but we caught some small brown trout and had 4 steelhead on the lines. We were able to reel in one of them in the boat. We were the only ones in the vicinity to get fish on the line this day. James was very informative and educational on how to fish for Steelhead. We will booking another trip with him again. Thx Capt. James for the great time!  

 Tom G. recommends Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 13, 2024
Thank you Tom for the opportunity to get you a your son onto some steelhead and some small browns for your guys first time. It was my pleasure and can’t wait till we all can fish together again. Thanks again.

FAQs about Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Lowe
Boat type
Jet boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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