Charter Operator
Big River Outfitters

Member since September 2020 Grand Rapids, United States
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The captain considers fishing to be a part of him. He's been fishing his entire life, has owned a few businesses, beaten cancer, and now he does what he loves the most. Making memories daily and looking forward to doing the same for you.

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Grand Rapids, United States
Background
The captain considers fishing to be a part of him. He's been fishing his entire life, has owned a few businesses, beaten cancer, and now he does what he loves the most. Making memories daily and looking forward to doing the same for you.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Big River Outfitters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(55 reviews)
Angler's choice
Grand Rapids
 Last booking: 8 minutes ago
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Trips from US $145

Fishing Reports

Phenomenal fishing right now
Phenomenal fishing right now
May 3, 2025 Grand Rapids
The rivers are full of big hungry trout and the lakes everything has tge pre spawn feed bag is on. Phenomenal time to be on the water right now.
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Smallmouth and largemouth are going stro
Smallmouth and largemouth are going stro
Jul 21, 2024 Grand Rapids
Top water action. Cranks plastics its all working well! Come spend a day in the jet boat on michigans 2nd largest river
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Panfish are hard to beat right now!!!
Panfish are hard to beat right now!!!
May 13, 2024 Grand Rapids
Awesome trip filled with action! We utalize livescope so we are always fishing fiah not water! Chase giants or just fill the bucket! Cast after cast of big gills or crappie. Panfish are winding down as they begin to spawn we let them have a break and do their thing! Fly fishing option available!
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Smallmouth are fired up!
Smallmouth are fired up!
May 12, 2024 Grand Rapids
Spend a awesome day chasing michigans pound for pound hardest fighting fish. smallmouth bass are a awesome way to spend the day! Lots of numbers amd right now the big ones are chewing!
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Trout fishing is fantastic!
Trout fishing is fantastic!
May 9, 2024 Grand Rapids
Take a ride in my custon 18 ft jet boat while I row us down the beautiful muskegon river in newaygo. and you throw cranks streamers or nymphs to target browns and rainbows! Many species to catch switch over to smallmouth when the sun gets out !
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Smallmouth are absolutely on fire!
Smallmouth are absolutely on fire!
Jul 11, 2023 Grand Rapids
Small sample of one of our 8 hour smallmouth trips landed over 50 fish lost about the same. Very very fishy right now. Fly fishing available upon request. Great trip for any angler From never casted a rod to expert. Looking forward to fishing with you.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain
June fishing trip
Great Guide, Great experience!
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jodi G.
Plymouth, IN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fly fishing trip with Anthony

VERIFIED   Full Day Trout Trip on May 7, 2022
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Joe H.
Big Spring, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Full day trip with captain anthony

VERIFIED   Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on August 6, 2021
great person knows how to catch fish and was great with my grandson
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JOSEPH G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Anthony

VERIFIED   Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on August 1, 2021
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Mandy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fishing with Anthony

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 28, 2021
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Brian T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 2, 2023
The charter operation canceled 13 days after the trip date.
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