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Fly Fishing Michigan Rivers
Identity Verified Baldwin MI
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Nick Britton, Guide at Fly Fishing Michigan Rivers
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Fly Fishing Michigan Rivers Guide Service invites you to explore and experience a one-of-a-kind fly fishing adventure in the bountiful rivers of Michigan. Visit Pere Marquette, Upper Manistee River, The White and Muskegon. They sure know a thing or two about filling the boat with fish, creating lasting memories, and providing an incredible day of fishing out on the water. No matter your skill level or how long you choose to spend on the water, you’ll have the chance to battle with big game fish.
Captain Nick Britton has 17 years of fishing experience. He specializes in fly fishing techniques which he is very happy to share with you. Aside from his expertise, he will also tell you more about his relevant experiences and tips that will help you make your trip more fulfilling and fun. The charter is suitable for all ages and anglers of all skill sets. The Captain is committed to making your time on the River an enjoyable and memorable experience.
You'll start your adventure by hopping on a 15' Hyde (Drift boat). Then you'll go after Michigan's Brown Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, and Smallmouth Bass. Please take note that the Captain does not target spawning fish, snag or practice the "chuck ‘n’ duck" method as it is not fishing nor fly fishing.
Your fly fishing equipment will be provided as well as some snacks & drinks but please be in your weather-appropriate attire, bring your sun protection and a lot of positivity and enthusiasm.
Surround yourself with the beautiful scenery of Michigan Rivers and roll up your sleeves to catch some fish. Plan a trip with Fly Fishing Michigan Rivers Guide Service and make it happen!
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Expertise & Attributes
fishing
Bass Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Good with Families
Good with Kids
Good with New Anglers
I Tie My Own Flies
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Trips Available with Fly Fishing Michigan Rivers
Fishing
Starting At $475
Guided Drift Fishing
Fishing Area: Baldwin, MI
Fishing: River
Fishing Boat:
Hyde • 15' Hyde (Drift boat) • Max 2 guests (base trip price includes 2 guests)Description: Join us for a day of Fly fishing on Michigan's rivers. Michigan is famous for its population of wild Brown Trout and Brook trout. many of these river born fish can be hard to fool with a fly which is what makes fishing here such an exciting challenge. We run our fly fishing trips year round and can take up to 2 guests on our drift boat. Whether you have fly fished before or are just getting started, our Michigan fly fishing trips are an incredible way to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and to learn about the sport as well.
Fishing
Starting At $150
Fly Fishing Lessons
Fishing Area: Baldwin, MI
Fishing: Shore
Capacity:
Max 8 guests (base trip price includes 8 guests)Description: Fly fishing is one of the most rewarding and exciting ways to catch fish and enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned angler or brand new to the sport, learning the fundamentals of fly fishing can help you catch more fish and have more fun on the water. And there's no better place to learn than on a guided trip with an experienced instructor. At Fly Fishing Michigan Rivers we take great joy in introducing new anglers to the sport fo fly fishing and teaching them how to be successful while doing it. We cant wait to hit the river with you, book today!
Fishing
Starting At $300
Muskegon River Fishing
Fishing Area: Baldwin, MI
Fishing: River
Capacity:
Max 2 guests (base trip price includes 2 guests)Description: Fish the Muskegon River with Nick Britton and target various trout along the way. This summer guided trip is made for anglers of all ages. Grab your Michigan fishing license and let's get on the water! Price includes 2 Anglers on this private fishing trip.
Fishing
Starting At $400
Michigan Fly Fishing - 6 Hour Trip
Fishing Area: Baldwin, MI
Fishing: River
Capacity:
Max 2 guests (base trip price includes 2 guests)Description: Fish with Fly fishing guide, Nick Britton through local Michigan Rivers for 6 hours on his drift boat. Bring your Michigan fishing license and snacks and drinks you prefer. Price includes 2 anglers and you'll have the chance to catch various trout species, pike and bass, depending on season and waterbody.
Vehicle
Hyde
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
2
Boat Length:
15 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Hyde (Drift boat)
Model Year:
2016
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Oars
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
1
Maximum Cruising Speed:
10
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This drift boat will get us through the top Northern Michigan rivers into the best fishing sports fro Trout and Salmon.
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Hyde
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
2
Boat Length:
15 ft
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Reports and Expert Articles
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Awesome Fall Steelhead Run
Plenty of Chrome and Gold to strip up this Fall! Come up and take advantage of it through December!
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Day time jackpot
Water temps are back to par. Daytime hopper action and night time mousing are the programs of choice for the next few!
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Chrome and Gold
Pre-spawn Brown Trout bite is very STRONG! Steelhead are amongst the Coho Salmon making their way in the Pere Marquette River. Egging where appropriate. Streamers as always. Come up and learn how to swim a fly and find some fish along the way.The next couple weeks are looking great!
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Chrome Push
Sorry it wont let me paste!Rain tommorow, steelhead next week! Looking strong for about a week. Come try catching one while they're hot!Plenty of Browns to fill in the void...
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Summer Smallies
Fishing on the big river continues to be good! Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and the occasional other, have all been making an appearance each time out.
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Fly Fishing Lessons
We are now offering guided fly fishing lessons in Baldwin, MI area for 2 hours each. These lessons include gear and we will practice from shore. Price includes 1 angler with room for 6 on this! You will need at least a Michigan 1 day fishing license since you are casting directly into water for this.
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Fun for the kids
Last call to register for June Camps in Big Rapids!
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Summer Flies
Dry fly fishing action is in full force on the local rivers. The main hatches will be during the evening hours, and later as we progress!Streamer stripping has been great for Smallmouth Bass and Brown Trout. Night fishing is always good... Mousing for the rest of the Summer.Get out soon before water temps get too warm! This is the new norm for us the last couple of Summers.Walk in wading trips are also available throughout the summer.See you soon!
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Trout Opener
Trout Opener in Michigan this weekend. Let 'em go, let 'em grow!Enough said...Come check out some new rivers this weekend. Drift trips available as well on the Pere Marquette River or Muskegon River. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth fishing has been great!
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The Streams of Spring
With Michigan’s trout opener this weekend, many wonderful Michigan streams open up for fishing across the state. Michigan boast’s having more than 20,000 miles of trout streams alone! Let’s put that in perspective. If you were to fish a 5 mile section of stream each day of the “season”, it would still take you more than 25 years to complete such a feat. On top of that, it is estimated that 850 of those miles provide excellent trout fishing. Excellent trout fishing can be viewed in a couple ways. Some may find catching many smaller trout as an excellent day of fishing, and who wouldn’t!? Others enjoy the hunt, far from other’s footsteps, in search of giant trout yet to be weary of any angler. And much like the Dogman of Northern Michigan, they exist, or at least some say so… Many of these streams across the state are home to Michigan’s only native trout, the Brook trout. Brook trout prefer the cold spring fed streams, and provide an abundance of action on a small fly rod. There are a wide variety of insects around these streams providing endless calories for the ever eager feeding brookie. Quite often the Brook trout are not the only trout to reside in the smaller streams. Rainbow trout were brought from California in 1876. These are often a lake run fish (steelhead), but many are planted as fingerlings in landlocked streams around the state. Brown trout are also an imported fish from Germany. The very first plant of fish in North America occurred in our very own Baldwin River, with its more infamous neighboring river, the Pere Marquette in 1884. (Hence the 1884 Fly Shop in Baldwin). With 20,000 miles of trout streams available, the possibilities are endless! Fly fishing is an excellent way to enjoy our beautiful resources. During the next couple of months, most of Michigan’s traditional Spring “hatches” take place every day around these streams. Blue Winged Olives, Caddis, Hendricksons, Sulphurs, Drakes, and on and on, carry about their annual business as Spring progresses, providing fly anglers some great dry fly fishing opportunities. If you find yourself in the right spot, it is possible to catch a Brook, Brown, and Rainbow all in the same day! With an already short season to enjoy these waters, the window is even tighter on these typical dry fly fishing opportunities. Don’t wait until school lets out before you make it out! With so much untapped potential out there, it can be confusing where to begin. Fly fishing itself can seem a bit overwhelming, let alone finding a new bend of water. Like most situations in life, you won’t know until you try it! Everyone has that enthusiastic trip to the stream looking forward to catching dozens of giant fish all day long. The day most likely ends with a couple of hooked trees, a few knots, an empty box of flies, and probably even finish up with wet clothes. The best way to enjoy your time on the water is first starting with a guide. The right guide can and should teach you how and what to use, what kind of water to look for, and you can likely still enjoy all the hooked trees and such while someone else shows you how to fix such a situation! After some instruction, you may find yourself ready to go, or wanting to learn more. There are many guides out there, but only a very select handful are true Michigan trout guides. Make sure to look around and ask some specific questions for what you really want to learn and achieve on your trip so you don’t just end up another dollar in some fish jockey’s pocket! So do some looking before booking. Fly fishing is a “catchy” activity and you can find yourself getting “hooked” in a couple ways. Finding the right guide to help get you started makes all the difference, and usually prevents you from giving up and missing out on just some of what Michigan has to offer!
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Streamer Season
An absolutely beautiful day and the fishing was great in the shade and around the wood! The trout are on the prowl and eager for the streamer. The next couple of weeks will be ideal for streamer fishing as we head into the hatches.
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Silver and Gold
Steelhead numbers are very solid this fall! The next few weeks are what makes up the Steelhead Season here in West Michigan (Not March and April!). Post spawn Browns are on the prowl as well. So before you start hearing old Burl singing “Silver and Gold”, come on up and catch some Silver (Chrome) and Gold. Let’s make it happen, fall numbers like this only happen so often!
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Fall Chrome
Plenty of steelhead around and warm weather to enjoy them in!
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Fall Chrome and Gold
Fall fishing is picking up with steelhead in the system and the brown trout on the prowl. Streamer stripping and indicator fishing with the long rods is norm.
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Fall Fishing Adventure in MI Rivers
It's time for us to go fishing. The start of fall signifies the start of the fishing season. We are hoping for more fish on the way on the couple of weeks.
Ratings & Reviews Summary
May 13, 2025
We both had a great time with Nick on the Upper Manistee. Caught some amazing Brown Trout and had the best time! Thanks Nick!
May 13, 2025
We had a nice time during the night fishing with the captain. Would definitely recommend
May 13, 2025
Fishing with Nick, we recommend fishing with them!
May 13, 2025
We had an amazing time today on the river! Thanks for a great day and for helping Baden knock one of his fish off his list!
May 13, 2025
Nick is an excellent fly fishing guide who's great at showing new techniques and best places to fish through northwestern Michigan. highly recommend!
