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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Reviews
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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
94%
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Shingo S.
Troy, MI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Trout on May 31, 2021
Aaron is very gentle and excellent guide. I could get many kinds of fishes including steelhead. Very excited !!
Shingo S. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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John K.
Lansing, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Bass on August 22, 2020
We had an incredible morning. I took my 7yr old son fishing for the first time and Aaron is amazingโ€”knowledgeable, friendly,...
John K. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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Bob N.
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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Aaron

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Bass on August 28, 2021
Canโ€™t say enough about this captain! My son and I had an absolute blast.ย  Thanks Aaron!!!
Bob N. recommends Mainstream Guides - Newaygo
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Jim C.
Tipp City, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Half day with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   Evening Salmon Trip on August 16, 2021
It was a great trip.ย  Aaron knows the river and put us on the fish.ย  Overall a great half day!
Jim C. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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Robert V.
Royal Oak, Michigan
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on September 7, 2021
Could not have a better guide. Better book one before itโ€™s to late!
Robert V. recommends Mainstream Guides - Wellston
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