Art of Fishing Guide Service
Art of Fishing Guide Service
Book your next trip with Art Ferguson, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier who's been guiding on these waters for 34 years! Come fish at Art of Fishing Guide Service and find out what you're missing in St. Clair Shores. Best known for its world class Smallmouth Bass Fishery, it also has plenty of Largemouth Bass.
We use all lures on these trips and Art will supply anything needed. From the most advanced tournament pros to total beginners, Art will accommodate your needs on the water. Most angling is lighter spinning tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Captain Art runs a 22' Triton Center Console Bay Boat with space for 4-5 anglers. It's set up with all the latest gear, graphs and trolling motor while pushed with a 250 hp Mercury Pro XS motor for those long runs. Capt. Art will supply rods and reels for you.
You will need to buy 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.
Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Art of Fishing Guide Service, you can send Capt. Art a message down below.
Thanks!
Book your next trip with Art Ferguson, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier who's been guiding on these waters for 34 years! Come fish at Art of Fishing Guide Service and find out what you're missing in St. Clair Shores. Best known for its world class Smallmouth Bass Fishery, it also has plenty of Largemouth Bass.
We use all lures on these trips and Art will supply anything needed. From the most advanced tournament pros to total beginners, Art will accommodate your needs on the water. Most angling is lighter spinning tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Captain Art runs a 22' Triton Center Console Bay Boat with space for 4-5 anglers. It's set up with all the latest gear, graphs and trolling motor while pushed with a 250 hp Mercury Pro XS motor for those long runs. Capt. Art will supply rods and reels for you.
You will need to buy 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.
Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Art of Fishing Guide Service, you can send Capt. Art a message down below.
Thanks!
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Anglers' gallery (84)
Reviews (25)
Clint Callahan5.0VerifiedNewSeptember fishing trip
Full Day Trip on September 29, 2026 • 3 adultshad an awesome time with my sons. Art put us on the fish all day ! great guy ! we all learned alot . will definitely go back to St Clair with Art
David Nelissen5.0VerifiedAwesome trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adultsArt was awesome and very knowledgeable. He took us to multiple locations when the fish were slow to bite. Weather was great, which also made for a fun time. Anyone wishing to have a great time on the water pulling in small-mouth bass should book a trip. Make sure you prepare for possible poor weather on the lake.
- Chandler Rice5.0Verified
Best Guide out there! Excellent Trip!!
Full Day Trip on May 28, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe had an excellent trip! Weather was nice but the wind was blowing tough. Art still knew where to go and put us on the fish! Our 4 year old had a blast! Would recommend Art to anyone looking to make a guide trip!
Andy HarmonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome Guide
Full Day Trip on May 16, 2026 • 2 adultsArt is an excellent guide and a great person to spend a day on ghe water with. He has dedicated his life to fishing and his knowledge is evident. We had a great time fishing with him!
Shellie Patterson5.0VerifiedFirst Charter Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2026 • 1 adultCaptain Art was a great guide! We caught quite a few Bass. Such a great experience! This was a Father’s Day gift! I’ll definitely book with him again.
Arthur Stepp5.0VerifiedWe had so much FUN !! Caught some really nice fish and laughed all day 😂..e
Full Day Trip on June 9, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught a lot of really nice Smallmouth Bass, Art was really good at taking care of us Great Captain . We hope to go again 😁 !!
John FarrisRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!!!
3/4 Day Trip on June 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCaptain Art kept us on the smallmouth all day long. We landed over 40 fish on our trip. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommended!!
Tara BrownRepeat angler5.0VerifiedSo fire!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2026 • 3 adultsWe caught all the bass! I would rate this trip a 10 out of 10 for both fun and catchability!
Terry Wiseman5.0Verifiedgreat fishing day
3/4 Day Trip on November 1, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptian Art took wonderful care of us. prompt, polite, patient knowledgeable! True pro still passionate about fishing and helping others enjoy it too! Put us on fish and showed us how to catch them after a big blow (slow bite day).
Dale Winnett5.0VerifiedBest. Fishing Trip. Ever
Full Day Trip on September 13, 2025 • 4 adultsBest. Fishing Trip. Ever. We booked a trip with Art Ferguson for my son’s 13th birthday, and it turned into the fishing experience we’ll be talking about for years. My son and two of his buddies were buzzing with excitement, and Art delivered in every way imaginable. We absolutely slammed the smallmouth—70 landed in the boat, with even more we should’ve had! And get this: 10 of those fish were over 4 pounds. That’s not just a good day on the water—that’s legendary. But the real win wasn’t just the numbers. It was Art’s patience, humor, and heart. He took the time to teach the boys, joke with them, and make each one feel like a pro. It wasn’t just a guided trip—it felt like we were out with an old friend who genuinely cared about making the day unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Art handled everything with ease and warmth. The weather was perfect, the fish were biting, and the vibe was pure joy. He made the boys laugh, encouraged them, and gave them a birthday memory that’s going to live in family lore forever. If you’re looking for a guide who knows the water, connects with kids, and turns a day of fishing into something truly special—Art Ferguson is your guy. We were blessed with a beautiful day, but even more blessed to spend it with someone who made it an amazing day!
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All reviews (25)
had an awesome time with my sons. Art put us on the fish all day ! great guy ! we all learned alot . will definitely go back to St Clair with Art
Thanks Clint! We hit a great day on St. Clair! Fun family! I hope to fish with you again
Art was awesome and very knowledgeable. He took us to multiple locations when the fish were slow to bite. Weather was great, which also made for a fun time. Anyone wishing to have a great time on the water pulling in small-mouth bass should book a trip. Make sure you prepare for possible poor weather on the lake.
Thanks David! Enjoyed our morning. Great weather and fellowship! Congrats on PB’s!!
Art is a great Captain. i highly recommend Art due to his lifetime experience of making bass fiahing as his career. He has won many bass fiahing tounments and has extensive experince fiahing Lake St. Clair. On top of that, he is a great guy.
thanks Mike! Great to spend time with your family even if it was in 20 mile an hour winds lol. Glad we caught fish in those elements. Everyone did great.
We had an excellent trip! Weather was nice but the wind was blowing tough. Art still knew where to go and put us on the fish! Our 4 year old had a blast! Would recommend Art to anyone looking to make a guide trip!
awesome day!! thanks again!
Art is an excellent guide and a great person to spend a day on ghe water with. He has dedicated his life to fishing and his knowledge is evident. We had a great time fishing with him!
thanks Andy! great day on the water. We worked hard for them!
FAQs about Art of Fishing Guide Service
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Bucket, pee jug or hose down
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Drinks (I supply waters and ice! )
- River fishing (Summer bass fishing on Lake St. Clair, one of the world's greatest smallmouth bass fisheries! Also, fish Detroit River and St. Clair River )
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Smallmouth)
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