Captain
Brian Standen

Member since May 2016 Manistee, United States
Background
Captain Brian Standen has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 30 years and, during that time, he's become an expert in putting his customers on the bite of some massive fish. He's a Manistee local and usually fishes Lake Michigan, though depending on the fishing conditions, you may also test out inland and river fisheries in the area.
Techniques
Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Standen

Manistee, United States
Background
Captain Brian Standen has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 30 years and, during that time, he's become an expert in putting his customers on the bite of some massive fish. He's a Manistee local and usually fishes Lake Michigan, though depending on the fishing conditions, you may also test out inland and river fisheries in the area.
Techniques
Trolling
18
Reviews

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Our Reel Heroes Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Manistee
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Trips from US $600

Our Reel Heroes Charters 2

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Manistee
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Great crew and experience!
Great crew and experience!
Great crew and experience!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Jonathan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew and experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - 4:00 PM on August 27, 2026
We went out on a day when many other charters in the area cancelled due to choppy water. Brian did a great job communicating...
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Annette G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a Blast!!🤩

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 25, 2026
I was a newbie… my first trip out. Waves were 2- 4 ft. Every time I was green around the gills it was my turn grab the pole....
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 25, 2026
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Dennis V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was great

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on August 16, 2026
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Scott F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever, great captain and mate.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 1, 2026
We had a great trip, caught fish and had a great day making memories.
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