Captain
Lucas Vandenberg

Member since January 2023 Baldwin, United States
Background
Capt. Lucas runs trips out of Traverse City aboard a SmithFly Big Shoals raft. These waters are known for Trout and Steelhead and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're spinning or fly fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Fly Fishing - Spinning Rods - Bait Casters

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Baldwin, United States
Background
Capt. Lucas runs trips out of Traverse City aboard a SmithFly Big Shoals raft. These waters are known for Trout and Steelhead and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're spinning or fly fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Fly Fishing - Spinning Rods - Bait Casters
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Vandenberg Guide Service

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Baldwin
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Trips from US $100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
What an impressing trip
Half/day with captain
Great Amazing Time!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
70%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Corinna F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Lucas

VERIFIED   Fly Fishing Instructional on September 20, 2025
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Michael O.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 20, 2026
The charter operator canceled 9 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Brandon L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 14, 2025
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Yu-chuan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What an impressing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 4, 2024
My son (11 yrs) and I are the first time to do flyfishing. Lucas teach us how to cast. Within a half day trip, we caught 7...
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Carlton W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time fly fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 16, 2023
I’ve always wanted to try fly fishing, but never had the opportunity. Luke gave me the basics and some practice.  Within...
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