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Majestic Michigan Outfitters 

4.3
(10 reviews)
 North Tippy Dam Road, Brethren, MI 49619, United States–
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Majestic Michigan Outfitters 

Brethren, MI, United States
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4.3
(10 reviews)
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There's a fish with your name on it in Brethren and Majestic Michigan Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Josh is prepared to put you on fish. Captain Josh studied fly fishing guiding at the Sweetwater Guide School in Montana and graduated in the summer of 2025.

Around here the fishing is popular for Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Northern Pike, and more, depending on the time of year.

Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself drifting, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Josh also offers fly fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Your vessel for the day is a 16' Smoker Craft drift boat with room for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available.

Before coming aboard, you will 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include a hat, polarized sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray).

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Majestic Michigan Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it in Brethren and Majestic Michigan Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Josh is prepared to put you on fish. Captain Josh studied fly fishing guiding at the Sweetwater Guide School in Montana and graduated in the summer of 2025.

Around here the fishing is popular for Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Northern Pike, and more, depending on the time of year.

Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself drifting, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Josh also offers fly fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Your vessel for the day is a 16' Smoker Craft drift boat with room for 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available.

Before coming aboard, you will 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include a hat, polarized sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray).

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Majestic Michigan Charters!

Josh Miller
Captain
Josh Miller
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Night Mousing For Trout
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 10:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 15
Brown Trout
US $300
Private tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Winter Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Mar 1
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $350
Private tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 15 - Dec 31
Salmon
US $400
Private tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Trout Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 15
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
US $400
Private tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 1
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $400
Private tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Salmon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 15 - Dec 31
Salmon
US $500
Private tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Trout Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 15
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
US $500
Private tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 1
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $500
Private tour: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.3
10 reviews
4.2
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Reviews (10)

  • Clayton Reed
    Clayton Reed
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    awesome day on the water

    Full Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on September 13, 2026 • 1 adult

    Even though we didnt catch any fish, it was still an amazing day on the water. The captain was very knowledgeable and took the time to teach me some new techniques. They made me a lunch that was amazing right on the boat! Thank you guys for an amazing time! I would do it again!

  • Sassafras Gavrun
    Sassafras Gavrun
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day

    Half Day Trip – Steelhead on March 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great time today. We caught 1 fish today which is better than none. Josh is great, very knowledgeable and great teacher. Thanks for a great day even though it was cold and windy lol. Thanks

  • Randy Huffman
    Randy Huffman
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on September 27, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Ric Mcallister
    Ric Mcallister
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    3.7
    Verified
    New

    Fishing with Josh

    Full Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on October 14, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Daniel Sables
    Daniel Sables
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the Manistee

    Half Day Trip – Trout Fishing on July 3, 2025 • 1 adult

    Captain Josh was friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot and got to work on fly casting. The Manistee is a really amazing River. Although due to summer heat the trout were not biting that day. He made sure I was equipped with knowledge and skills to fish any river in the area. I would recommend his guide services. Lastly he made amazing venison burgers riverside.

  • Sassafras Gavrun
    Sassafras Gavrun
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on September 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a nice trip even though we didn’t catch anything our guide was very nice, kind and knowledgeable. If we had a question he answered and taught us a few things we didn’t know for next time on our fishing trip. We will be sure to plan a steel head fishing trip for march he was telling us about. Thanks for a great time.

  • Vance Fyock
    Vance Fyock
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Great time!

    Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on September 15, 2025 • 2 adults

    Josh was open minded and and explained things really well. plus had a great time

  • Matthew Dueppen
    Matthew Dueppen
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    4.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Trout Fishing on August 10, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
  • Mike Mcginnis
    Mike Mcginnis
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    4.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Josh

    Half Day Trip – Steelhead on April 19, 2025 • 1 adult
  • Mike Short
    Mike Short
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    2.3
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on September 18, 2026 • 2 adults

FAQs about Majestic Michigan Outfitters

Majestic Michigan Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Night Mousing For Trout (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip – Winter Steelhead (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Steelhead (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Trout Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip – Salmon Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip – Trout Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Majestic Michigan Outfitters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Majestic Michigan Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
Majestic Michigan Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Majestic Michigan Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Majestic Michigan Outfitters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Your captain

Josh Miller
Josh Miller
Brethren, Michigan, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
Capt. Josh runs trips out of Brethren aboard 16' Smoker Craft Drift boat. Explore these waters teeming with Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Northern Pike and Brown Trout under Josh's expert guidance. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Josh.
Our Team
Monte F.
Monte F.
Captain
Josh Miller
Josh Miller
Fully verified
3
reports
20
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Josh runs trips out of Brethren aboard 16' Smoker Craft Drift boat. Explore these waters teeming with Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Northern Pike and Brown Trout under Josh's expert guidance. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Josh.
The crew
Monte F.
Monte F.
Captain

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Steelhead trout while fishing on a river during a winter outing.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Sassafras G.
    Sassafras G.
    We had a great time today. We caught 1 fish today which is better than none. Josh is great, very knowledgeable and great teacher. Thanks for a great day even though it was cold and windy lol. Thanks
  • Angler holding a vibrant Rainbow Trout while seated in a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    The steelhead run really seemed to peak once we finally had some 42 degree water temperatures. Those temperatures didn’t last long at all. We are well above 45 degrees now and the run is starting to slow down considerably. It seems as though the fish still in the system are finishing their spawning routines and dropping back to the big lake. The fish we have hooked over the weekend were all drop backs making their way home to the big lake. These fish are usually sporting some awesome colors! I will be guiding one more week for steelhead but I am preparing to switch gears for trout and walleye. As sad as I am to see the steelhead clear out, I am looking forward to the warm water and weather that awaits in the seasons ahead. This will be my last weekly fishing report until the king run in the fall. We did make note of tons of browns feeding on the surface over the weekend, I believe it wouldn’t have taken much to entice one to hit a dry fly. Until next time, tight lines!
  • Angler displaying a Rainbow Trout while fishing from a boat in a river setting.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    It’s amazing the difference one week can make! We went from high, fast, and muddy water to low and much clearer water in a short time. The water temperature finally reached 42 degrees for the first time this season on Saturday the 12th. That seemed to really turn the fish on. Saturday we hooked a few nice ones, Sunday we were rarely bored with all the action we were getting. Spawn and plugs were both getting a lot of attention. The Manistee River is loaded with fresh fish and some that have started spawning already. More natural presentations were getting the most attention. This week should be a peak time in the spring run. This cooler spring should keep fish in the system longer. Until next time good luck and tight lines!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large trout while fishing from a boat in a serene river setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Spring is in the air finally! Fishing has been on fire on the "Big" Manistee River lately. In the previous weeks success was common with beads, spawn, and other smaller presentations. The fish were almost lethargic and would not hit bigger presentations very hard due to the cold temperatures. Fresh fish were moving through the system constantly. The water finally reached 40 degrees on March 28th. March 29th brought several inches of rain and rose the water level from 9.02 feet to 10.22 feet at the Wellston USGS monitor. The water was high and a dark brown color. Bigger more colorful presentations were proving to be useful. Plugs with bright flashy colors did well, as did bright chartreuse spawn and larger brighter bead presentations. We did well plugging in the muddy water last week. On Friday April 4th we hooked a fresh female that was moving upriver, providing all indications of a couple more weeks of prime steelhead fishing. The water levels have started to fall and clear up. We are in for some warmer temps in the coming days and fishing should be fantastic! Tight lines and safe boating!

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Brethren right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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