Finn Harbor Guide Service 

 CJ7X+GH Whitehall, Montague, MI 49461, United States

Finn Harbor Guide Service 

Montague, MI, United States
17 ft
3

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Whitehall or west Michigan in general we fish the rivers here from September until May. We transition to Lake Michigan fishing in the early spring but also offer river fishing.

On these river trips, all tackle/bait is provided and you can expect to bobber fish, cast lures, and or troll. On the lake we will be trolling and in some cases jigging.

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/drinks to keep their stamina going!

Your day begins aboard a 17' Fish Rite Jet boat with space for 3 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Julian will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Everything you need is provided except snacks and drinks. There is a cooler on board for these items.

You will need to buy a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is available online, or you can ask the captain. We can keep fish within legal guidelines but catch and release is absolutely encouraged as well.

Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to 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 Finn Harbor Guide Service!

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Whitehall or west Michigan in general we fish the rivers here from September until May. We transition to Lake Michigan fishing in the early spring but also offer river fishing.

On these river trips, all tackle/bait is provided and you can expect to bobber fish, cast lures, and or troll. On the lake we will be trolling and in some cases jigging.

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/drinks to keep their stamina going!

Your day begins aboard a 17' Fish Rite Jet boat with space for 3 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Julian will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Everything you need is provided except snacks and drinks. There is a cooler on board for these items.

You will need to buy a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is available online, or you can ask the captain. We can keep fish within legal guidelines but catch and release is absolutely encouraged as well.

Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to 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 Finn Harbor Guide Service!

Julian Lawson
Captain
Julian Lawson
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
+3
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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FAQs about Finn Harbor Guide Service

Finn Harbor Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Finn Harbor Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Finn Harbor Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Finn Harbor Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Finn Harbor Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Finn Harbor Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Julian Lawson
Julian Lawson
Julian Lawson

Montague, Michigan, United States

Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2025

I have lived and fished in Michigan my entire life. Fishing for Great Lakes migratory species is my passion. Over the last 15 years I have chased salmon and steelhead from Lake Michigan to the rivers relentlessly. Come join me for a day on the water and I will show you all the things that make this one of the best freshwater fishing destinations in the world.

Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2025

I have lived and fished in Michigan my entire life. Fishing for Great Lakes migratory species is my passion. Over the last 15 years I have chased salmon and steelhead from Lake Michigan to the rivers relentlessly. Come join me for a day on the water and I will show you all the things that make this one of the best freshwater fishing destinations in the world.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

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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
2004
Boat manufacturer
Fish Rite
Boat type
Jet boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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