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Mainstream Guides

Newaygo, United States
50+ reviews
Aaron Spence has been guiding for over 18 years on some of Michigan's finest rivers. The Jordan, Manistee, Pere Marquette, Muskegon, and the Grand River. I look forward to having you out on the water for a great day of fishing.

Charters

Rating

5.0
64 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (64)

Showing 1 – 5 of 64 reviews
  • Craig Cowdery
    Craig Cowdery
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fathers Day gift!

    Half Day Trip - Trout • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a great day of fishing. The weather cooperated and the fish were biting. Aaron was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient with my younger son. He had all the necessary equipment to keep up fishing nonstop. I highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Jen Riefe
    Jen Riefe
    Repeat angler
    us
    Chicago, IL, US
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    Member since 2022
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain! Lots of fish

    Half Day Trip - Bass • 3 adults • 1 child

    Aaron is super professional, nice to be with, and got us to where all the fish were. My son, 11, was thrilled to catch 10 smallmouth on a half day trip. We caught 28 fish total. Definitely recommend!

  • Jordon Flotkoetter
    Jordon Flotkoetter
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip

    Full Day Trip - Trout • 2 adults

    My wife and I both agreed this was the best guided fishing trip that we have ever been on. Our guide was very knowledgeable and put us on over 70 fish. We will definitely be back in the future.

  • Bonnie Alkema
    Bonnie Alkema
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Outstanding trip

    Half Day Trip - Bass • 2 adults

    Captain was fantastic. He knew the river backwards and forward. his boat and gear were top notch and well maintained. I highly recommend them as a guide.

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Largemouth Bass
  • Donald Hoppe Jr
    Donald Hoppe Jr
    Repeat angler
    us
    Bentonville, AR, US
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    Member since 2019
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    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Muskegon river

    Full Day Trip - Bass • 1 adult

    Had a great day fishing the Muskegon. Caught 3 species of fish. Largemouth, several rock bass and around 30 hard fighting smallmouth. Aaron is a great guide!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Largemouth Bass

Real catches shared by our community

  • Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
    Mainstream Guides - NewaygoNewaygo, MI
    Great Fathers Day gift!
    Craig C.
    Craig C.
  • Mainstream Guides - Wellston
    Mainstream Guides - WellstonBrethren, MI
    Great experience learning to salmon fish at tippy dam
    Robert (.
    Robert (.
  • Mainstream Guides - Wellston
    Mainstream Guides - WellstonBrethren, MI
    Aaron is a great guide!
    Jordan S.
    Jordan S.
  • Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
    Mainstream Guides - NewaygoNewaygo, MI
    Salmon Full Day Trip
    Mitch B.
    Mitch B.
  • Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
    Mainstream Guides - NewaygoNewaygo, MI
    Full day Muskegon river
    Brad M.
    Brad M.
  • Mainstream Guides - Wellston
    Mainstream Guides - WellstonWellston, MI
    Half day trip with Aaron
    Krysti B.
    Krysti B.
  • Mainstream Guides - Wellston
    Mainstream Guides - WellstonWellston, MI
    September fishing trip
    Ronald J.
    Ronald J.
  • Mainstream Guides - Wellston
    Mainstream Guides - WellstonWellston, MI
    August fishing trip
    Kimberly G.
    Kimberly G.
  • Mainstream Guides - Wellston
    Mainstream Guides - WellstonWellston, MI
    Evening trip on Manistee River
    Rick T.
    Rick T.
  • Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
    Mainstream Guides - NewaygoNewaygo, MI
    Full day Smallmouth trip.
    Robb K.
    Robb K.

What's biting with Mainstream Guides - Wellston in Brethren

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Chinook Salmon while fishing in a scenic river environment, showcasing the beauty of fall foliage in the background.

Salmon season is here..

Aug 29, 2022 • Newaygo
Get your chance at battling a monster this fall. Book your trip now. **hidden content**
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Rainbow Trout while fishing in a winter setting.

Steelhead fishing is ramping up! Book y

Jan 26, 2018 • Newaygo
If you're thinking of getting out on the water this spring, you need to book your trips soon. March and April are the two best months to chase these chrome beauties. Give us a call before it's too late!
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The Steelhead are coming! The Steelhead

Oct 16, 2017 • Newaygo
It's getting to be that magical time of year! The rain last week has help the water levels to move back up..And that moves more fish up. Grab a date for some amazing fall steelhead fishing while the dates are open! Hope to see you on the water.
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BIG FISH ARE HERE....call for a date!

Sep 25, 2017 • Newaygo
The Manistee River has a good number of fish around. I would love to help you tie into one bigger them this one! We have hit some Steelhead and have Coho around us all day. The trout bite is ramping up fast with salmon starting to work the redds.
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Salmon on Thunder Sticks

Sep 21, 2017 • Brethren
We have some great days on the water the last week despite the heat wave! You would think we are fishing in Florida! Grab a day to hit the water and fight one of these Monsters.
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Can you say BIG FISH !

Sep 19, 2017 • Newaygo
Butch landed some great fish today... The MONSTER fish was 33 lbs. Let me know if you want to try to beat this one! Give me a call, I would love to see the smile on your face if you do. Tight Lines Aaron
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