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
4.8 / 5
(23 reviews)
Newaygo
trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(30 reviews)
Brethren
trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (61)
Salmon Full Day Trip
Salmon Full Day Trip
Salmon Full Day Trip
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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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Jeremy T.
Carrollton, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half-Day Trip with Aaron Spence

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on July 20, 2022
My son and I were on a family vacation, and I wanted to take him out on a half-day trip since heโ€™s only 8. Being from Texas,...
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Krysti B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Aaron

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on September 29, 2022
Awesome trip! Aaron is very knowledgeable and a great guide. He knows where all the honey holes are located and the spots guaranteed...
Krysti B. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Ted B.
Archbald, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fly fishing trip.

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on July 18, 2022
Half day fly fishing trip 3-7 pm.ย  Arron provided excellent instruction and useful knowledge and techniques for targeting...
Ted B. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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D.j. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on April 30, 2021
My son and I had a great half a day with Captain Aaron! He was very knowledgeable about what areas to go on the river and brought...
D.j. E. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Mounir D.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Steelhead (AM) on November 21, 2020
Absolutely amazing day on the Muskegon river with captain Aaron. He is amazing! Really cool guy, easy to talk to and really...
Mounir D. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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