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
(24 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 57 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
94%
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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
Overall

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,...
Jeremy T. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Jordan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Krysti B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
Overall

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...
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Christina A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mainstream Guides on the Manistee

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on October 10, 2023
My son and I had a really memorable trip with Aaron fishing for king salmon.ย  He is very knowledgeable, puts you right where...
Christina A. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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