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River Trek Guide Service: Experience Finest River Fishing in West Michigan

If you're looking for the finest river fishing experience in West Michigan, River Trek Guide Service is your go-to choice. With native Michigander and experienced angler Steve Campbell as your guide, both beginners and seasoned anglers are welcome to join the guided river fishing trips.

West Michigan's rivers are teeming with various fish species year-round, ensuring a successful catch no matter the season. The Grand, Muskegon, Pere Marquette, Manistee, and St. Mary's Rivers are just a few of the options available to you. Steve will expertly guide you to King Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and more.

Fishing is done aboard a 2012-built 18' Alumaweld Jet boat, equipped with a powerful 115 HP Yamaha engine. This vessel is perfectly suited for Michigan's riverways. Its wireless trolling motor allows for silent navigation through shallow areas without disturbing the fish. Furthermore, it features a GPS and fishfinder to locate prime fishing spots. The boat provides fly fishing equipment, life jackets for adults, and a reminder to bring appropriately sized life jackets for children.

River Trek Guide Service offers top-quality gear, including Penn and Shimano reels, Loomis, Lamiglas, and St Croix rods, as well as a variety of tackle, lures, and live bait. Don't forget to obtain a fishing license, and for regulations, consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It's advisable to dress warmly, wear sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and don a hat during your fishing trip.

With Steve's vast experience and expertise, you'll have an unforgettable time on the water with a successful fishing expedition. Come and immerse yourself in Michigan's breathtaking scenery and exceptional fishing opportunities.

How to get there?

Available fish species

Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Catfish
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Atlantic Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Walleye

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

FAQs

What are the trip rates for River Trek Guide Service?

River Trek Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • Half Day Trip - Warmwater Species (4 hours): $325 for the group + $100 for each person beyond 2
  • Half Day Trip - Winter Steelhead (4 hours): $350 for the group + $100 for each additional guest after 2
  • Half Day Trip - Salmon & Steelhead (4 hours): $350 for the group + $100 for each person exceeding 2
  • 3/4 Day Trip - Warmwater Species (6 hours): $375 for the group + $100 for every individual over 2
  • 3/4 Day Trip - Salmon & Steelhead (6 hours): $400 for the group + $100 for each guest beyond 2
  • 3/4 Day Trip - Winter Steelhead (6 hours): $400 for the group + $100 for each person exceeding 2
  • Full Day Trip - Warmwater Species (8 hours): $425 for the group + $100 for every additional guest after 2
  • Full Day Trip - Salmon & Steelhead (8 hours): $450 for the group + $100 for each individual beyond 2

Which amenities are available onboard with River Trek Guide Service?

When you book a trip with River Trek Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

What's included in the trip price with River Trek Guide Service?

Trips booked with River Trek Guide Service include the following:

  • Rods, reels & tackle: The service provides high-quality equipment such as Penn and Shimano reels, Loomis and Lama Glass rods.
  • Live Bait: The captain purchases live bait before the trip, ensuring a successful fishing experience.
  • Lures: Lures are also provided for those who prefer using them for fishing.
  • Fly Fishing Equipment: For enthusiasts of fly fishing, River Trek Guide Service offers the necessary equipment.

What types of fishing does River Trek Guide Service offer?

River Trek Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Grand, Muskegon, Pere Marquette, Manistee, St. Mary)

What fishing techniques does River Trek Guide Service offer?

River Trek Guide Service offers a variety of fishing techniques, including:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Which fish species can I catch with River Trek Guide Service?

River Trek Guide Service offers guided fishing trips for a variety of fish species, including:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Catfish
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye