Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 Dilling Road 1500, Brethren, MI 49619, United States

Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service 

5.0/5 (6 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 6 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

6
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0
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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

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Robert (bob) Emery
Robert (bob) Emery
5.0
Verified
Great day on the big Manistee.
6 Hr afternoon trip - 2 people on September 5, 20252 adults
We had a great time with capt James on the big Manistee. He had several types of lures and bait to catch the attention of the fish of a thousand casts. He was personable, considerate, easy to ask questions, and very informative on what we were doing and why. It was a great experience for me as an experienced fisherman, and my wife as a novice.
Response from Captain
September 6, 2025
Thank you both so much for the opportunity and i hope to see you both again soon.
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Lanna Bissinger
Lanna Bissinger
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on April 27, 20253 adults
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 !
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Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
April 28, 2025
Thanks to you both again for the opportunity and hope to fish with you guys again soon.
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RYAN CURRIE
RYAN CURRIE
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on September 27, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
September 29, 2025
Thank you. And i hope to see yas again soon.
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Tom Green
Tom Green
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Weekend on April 13, 20242 adults
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!
Response from Captain
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.
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Jim Knapp
Jim Knapp
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the River!
6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on September 21, 20242 adults
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!
Response from Captain
September 23, 2024
Looking forward to future trips with you guys. Thanks again.
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Trip availability and prices

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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 1:30 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
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 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

6
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

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Robert (bob) Emery
Robert (bob) Emery
5.0
Verified
Great day on the big Manistee.
6 Hr afternoon trip - 2 people on September 5, 20252 adults
We had a great time with capt James on the big Manistee. He had several types of lures and bait to catch the attention of the fish of a thousand casts. He was personable, considerate, easy to ask questions, and very informative on what we were doing and why. It was a great experience for me as an experienced fisherman, and my wife as a novice.
Response from Captain
September 6, 2025
Thank you both so much for the opportunity and i hope to see you both again soon.
0
Lanna Bissinger
Lanna Bissinger
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on April 27, 20253 adults
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
Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
April 28, 2025
Thanks to you both again for the opportunity and hope to fish with you guys again soon.
0
RYAN CURRIE
RYAN CURRIE
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on September 27, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
September 29, 2025
Thank you. And i hope to see yas again soon.
0
Tom Green
Tom Green
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Weekend on April 13, 20242 adults
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!
Response from Captain
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.
0
Jim Knapp
Jim Knapp
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the River!
6 Hour morning trip - 2 people on September 21, 20242 adults
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!
Response from Captain
September 23, 2024
Looking forward to future trips with you guys. Thanks again.
0

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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