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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Charles D.
Vermilion, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Aaron

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on September 18, 2023
Charles D. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Russell T.
Grand Ledge, Michigan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Book this guide and you will catch big fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Salmon on October 18, 2019
My brother from Texas and I can not say enough good things about this trip. In less than 4 hours we landed 6 big salmon and...
Russell T. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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Angela H.
Auburn, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Evening trip

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on September 11, 2021
I had an extremely enjoyable time! Aaron was patient, encouraging, intelligent, and a true pleasure to fish with. He knows...
Angela H. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Joe M.
Royal Oak, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day with captain Spence.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on September 8, 2021
He was able to not only instruct me on the Technique needed to catch the fish. He put in the effort to find the fish the active...
Joe M. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Mary P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on October 11, 2022
Mary P. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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