Charter Operator
Mainstream Guides

Member since August 2017 Newaygo, United States
Background
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.

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Newaygo, United States
Background
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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Newaygo
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Brethren
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
Great experience learning to salmon fish at tippy dam
Aaron is a great guide!
Aaron is a great guide!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jordan S.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Aaron is a great guide!

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on July 7, 2024
Aaron took my father-in-law and I out on the Manistee for an afternoon fly fishing trip 4th of July weekend. We had a great...
Jordan S. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Robert (. E.
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Great experience learning to salmon fish at tippy dam

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on September 6, 2024
Had an excellent time with Aaron on the Manistee river. My wife caught a beautiful salmon using the chuck and duck method....
Robert (. E. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Joe K.
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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Fall Salmon Trip

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on September 21, 2024
Aaron was a great guide. The river was busy, but he was able to put us on some fish. My two boys had not used fly rods before,...
Joe K. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Brad M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Trout on July 27, 2024
Brad M. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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Robb K.
Portage, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day Smallmouth trip.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Bass on July 28, 2022
When we arrived into boat ramp Aaron was early and already prepping gear. He let us bring 3 on the boat and had everything...
Robb K. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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