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.
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Mainstream Guides - Newaygo

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Newaygo
Trips from US $350

Mainstream Guides - Wellston

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

Fishing Reports

Salmon season is here..
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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Steelhead fishing is ramping up! Book y
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
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!
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
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 !
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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
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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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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David K.
Zeeland, MI
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It was a great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Bass on May 22, 2022
We had a great trip and the captain was well prepared and obviously familiar with the area. He had everything we needed for...
David K. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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Brad M.
West Olive, MI
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Full day Muskegon river

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Steelhead on February 19, 2023
Brad M. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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Kevin M.
Wayland, Michigan
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Trip with guide

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on October 15, 2022
Was amazing, best guide i ever had will definitely be going on another trip with him soon.
Kevin M. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Rick T.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening trip on Manistee River

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on August 19, 2022
My wife insisted on walleye for supperโ€ฆ.Aaron came thru ! Wonderful experience! Capt.Rick Thrift
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Aaron S.
Maple Heights, Ohio
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Aaron Spence

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on September 6, 2021
Awesome experience, Aaron was great and very informative in educating us in the art of salmon fishing. We learned a lot from...
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