Fishing guides in Michigan.
Michigan's Au Sable River, especially the Holy Water stretch, is home to the famous Hex hatch each June, while the Pere Marquette and Manistee add spring steelhead and fall salmon runs. Smallmouth fill the Muskegon and St. Marys Rivers through summer for anglers wanting a break from dry flies.
93 guides · 58 named waters · marquee water: Au Sable River
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Michigan field notes
What guiding in Michigan actually pays, what a trip costs, and what the state requires. Sourced to published rates and the state agency.
Business
Are Liability Waivers Enforceable in Michigan?
Client prepDo You Need a Fishing License on a Guided Trip in Michigan?
Trip planningFishing Seasons in Michigan: A Trip-Planning Guide
Guide incomeHow Much Do Fishing Guides Make in Michigan?
What it costsHow Much Does a Fishing Charter Cost in Michigan?
Charter businessStarting a Charter Fishing Business in Michigan
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