Captain
Daniel Nealy

Member since June 2021 Newaygo, United States
Background
I'm from southern Michigan and grew up pond and lake fishing for Bass, Catfish and Pike. I went to Central Michigan University and started falling in love with fishing Smallmouth Bass in the Chippewa River. While in Mt. Pleasant, I met a guy who guided on the Pere Marquette. He offered to take me at the end of Steelhead season to see if we could find some late spring Steelies. While on that trip, I fought several Steelhead, and landed a trophy brown trout. From that point on, my passion grew for fishing Michigan rivers. I currently live in Alma, which is in the dead center of the state. I live with my wife (Aleisha) and my three dogs (Berkley, Caddis, Stella) and my two cats (Orvis & River). I also organize youth basketball tournaments and officiate in the winter.
Techniques
My preferred style of fishing is with a fly rod in my hand, but I enjoy using spin gear or a bait caster just as much if I think it's going to get the job done. I think the real joy for me is just being outside and being on the river.

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Nealy

Newaygo, United States
Background
I'm from southern Michigan and grew up pond and lake fishing for Bass, Catfish and Pike. I went to Central Michigan University and started falling in love with fishing Smallmouth Bass in the Chippewa River. While in Mt. Pleasant, I met a guy who guided on the Pere Marquette. He offered to take me at the end of Steelhead season to see if we could find some late spring Steelies. While on that trip, I fought several Steelhead, and landed a trophy brown trout. From that point on, my passion grew for fishing Michigan rivers. I currently live in Alma, which is in the dead center of the state. I live with my wife (Aleisha) and my three dogs (Berkley, Caddis, Stella) and my two cats (Orvis & River). I also organize youth basketball tournaments and officiate in the winter.
Techniques
My preferred style of fishing is with a fly rod in my hand, but I enjoy using spin gear or a bait caster just as much if I think it's going to get the job done. I think the real joy for me is just being outside and being on the river.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
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Newaygo
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
79%
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Dusty Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day on the Muskegon

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon or Steelhead on April 13, 2024
I recently took my nephew on a fishing trip with Dan to catch some Steelhead.ย  Even though the Steelhead season has been...
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Samantha K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Daniel

VERIFIED   4.5 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass, Pike & Trout on June 18, 2023
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Michael J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing day

VERIFIED   7 Hour โ€“ Salmon & Steelhead (Boat) on November 11, 2023
We didnโ€™t have a lot of river fishing experience, Dan was super knowledgeable and helped us really get the hang of everything....
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David R.
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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Brown Trout Frenzy!

VERIFIED   Trip for David on November 4, 2023
Had an amazing time with Dan! Very knowledgeable over the River , many different baits , poles , and lures for us to use. We...
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Donnell P.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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6 hr day trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour โ€“ Salmon & Steelhead (Boat) on September 18, 2023
Our plans were originally set with Captain Dan to fish days before he contacted us and let us know that the fishery was better...
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