Professionally endorsed Fly Fishing outfitter since 1996

Caught on a olive strip leech by  Mitch Yamamoto.

We provide Quality Fly Fishing equipment, rods, reels, tippet, leaders, what ever you may need. We also offer light spinning tackle for Fall and Winter steelhead.

Caught on a olive strip leech by  Mitch Yamamoto.

Custom 18' Fish-Rite Jet boats or Hyde Drift boats. Our boat are top notch, clean, spacious, and above all.. comfortable. Heater are included during the winter months. We guide year round for Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout on Michigan's finest rivers!

Caught on a olive strip leech by  Mitch Yamamoto.

All gear, tackle and flies are provided including a grilled shore lunch.
tGrilled shore lunch on the banks of the Muskegon River!

Newaygo Area Lodging & Accommodations for the Muskegon River

Cronk's Oakridge Hotel & Restaurant
(231) 652-1288

  • Clean and comfortable rooms around $55
  • Full service restaurant and cocktail bar next door!
  • Breakfast, Guide pick-up, transportation available

La Belle de la Revere
(231) 652-1093

  • Up-scale Bed & Breakfast located in down town Newaygo
  • Breakfast and guide pick-up available

Big Mo River House
(616)-866-5902

  • Great for larger groups, house rental located on the Muskegon River

Riverside Resort
(231) 652-1292

  • Located on Croton pond near the Croton Dam

Baldwin Area Lodging for the Pere Marquette River

Whispering Oaks Campground & Cabins
(231)745-7152

Aunt Kate's Bed & Breakfast
(231) 745-7213

Barothy Lodge in Walhalla
(231) 898-2340

Outdoor Inn
(231) 745-3137

Red Moose Lodge
(888) 939-6667

Cloud 9 Motel
(231) 745-3070

Contact US

Chad Betts
PO Box 608
Newaygo, MI 49337

Phone: (231) 652-3189

Email: chadbetts@hotmail.com
Website: www.BettsGuideService.com

Book Now For Fall and Winter Steelhead !

PRICING - GUIDE RATES
Peak Full Day Salmon, and Steelhead Trips
1 or 2 anglers are $350.00 for an 8 hour trip on the river.
*A third angler can be added for $100.00

Trout and Smallmouth Trips
Full Day Trips
1 or 2 anglers are $325.00 for an 8 hour trip on the river.
* A third angler can be added for $100.00

Half Day Hatch Trips
1 or 2 anglers are $225.00 for a 4 hour afternoon hatch trip on the river.
Start times for trout may vary depending on the hatches and weather.

Half Day Trips
1 or 2 anglers are $225.00 for a 4-5 hour trip on the river.
We will be on the river during the warmest part of the day for winter half days.

Pere Marquette & White River trips are $350 plus the cost of used flies.

Large Groups - Corporate Outings
Corporate accounts are welcome! We are experienced in guiding large groups and have several full-time guides on staff. We can guide up to 10 anglers with advance notice.We have many options available for beginner and seasoned anglers alike. We look forward to helping you plan your next group outing. Give us a call at:
(231) 652-3189

What’s included:
The use of Quality Orvis fly rods, reels and all necessary terminal tackle is included on all fly fishing trips. You may contact me for the best fly patterns if you would like to tie your own or you may purchase flies from our fly shop.
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Half day prices are not offered during peak times, but we are able to cut trips short to accommodate your specific schedule. We meet for most salmon and steelhead trips during early morning.
Trout trips are usually from mid-day, well into the evenings.

Reschedules and Cancellations:
On occasion, river conditions change and make rivers unfishable and trips may need to be rescheduled. If this occurs you will be contacted by your guide. Cancellations will be handled on a per trip basis; contact Chad Betts at (231) 652- 3189.

A $100 deposit is required to hold your preferred ( Booked) date. This deposit will only be refunded if the trip is cancelled more than 30 days before the trip or if the trip is rebooked.

* All Full Day trips include a shore lunch and beverages.
** Half day trips only include .beverages.

Just a note on guide gratuities:
A gratuity (tip) is tradition in the fly fishing world. "A good ghillie gets a "tip" at the end of a good day fishing". The guidelines for the "tip" is between 15 to 20 percent or more per day. Remember a gratuity is for good service and guiding skill, not piles of fish!

We may have open dates available during peak times for either myself or other guides so don't be afraid to call and ask for a trip!

Corporate and Group Trips Welcome


Corporate accounts are welcome, we can guide up to 10 anglers per day with advance notice.

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Michigan Current River Flow Rates

Professionally endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter since 1996

All gear, tackle and flies are provided including a grilled shore lunch.

We provide quality Orvis fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tippet, leaders, what ever you may need. We also offer light spinning tackle for Fall and Winter steelhead.

Custom 18' Fish-Rite jet boats or Hyde Drift boats. Our boat are top notch, clean, spacious, and above all.. comfortable. Heater are included during the winter months. We guide year round for Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout on Michigan's finest rivers!

Home | Salmon | Trout | Steelhead | Smallmouth Bass | Fishing Report |
Satisfied Customers
| Muskegon River | White River | Pere Marquette River | Your Guide

Contact Us

 

 


Betts Guide Service
(231) 652-3189

Guide Chad Betts
PO Box 608
Newaygo, MI 49337
ChadBetts@hotmail.com


www.BettsGuideService.com

Home | Salmon | Trout | Steelhead | Smallmouth Bass | Fishing Report |
Satisfied Customers
| Muskegon River | White River | Pere Marquette River | Your Guide

TRIP RATES:

  • .Guide trip 1 person.(off season) $250.00
  • .Guided trip 1 or 2 person (prime time) $350.00
  • Guided trip 3 people .(anytime) $450.00

Pere Marquette & White River Trips are $350 plus the cost of used flies.

 

 
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