Salmon and Steelhead fishing in Michigan's Thumb
Join a dedicated fishing fanatic as you learn how to find and catch some of our state's biggest, most prized fish.
Helping People Catch the Fish of Their Dreams Since 2019
The Fisher Brad Guide Service is a licensed and insured fishing guide service that’s open year-round. Whether it’s fishing from shore or on the ice you can expect an experience worth talking about. From catching the largest species of fish in Michigan—the Lake Sturgeon— to the most acrobatic fish—the Steelhead—The Fisher Brad Guide Service has you covered!
I’ll bring everything you'll need to get angling, you just need a pair of polarized sunglasses, appropriate clothing, snacks, a chair, your Michigan fishing license, and a cooler. I supply the rods, reels, bait, and tackle. However, if you wish to use your combo you can as long as it matches the recommended setup and line action.
Our common targets include:
- Atlantic Salmon
- Steelhead
- Coho Salmon
- King Salmon
- Bass
- Lake Trout
- Walleye
- Burbot
- Northern Pike
- Musky
To make it easy to prove your master angler tale, we capture most trips on camera for no additional cost, so you can easily share the moment with your family and friends.
From years of experience on the water, I learned the best places to fish in all different weather conditions even in 30 mile per hour winds and can take the mystery out of selecting lure and bait for your target fish.
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How It Works
Every fishing guide service in Southeast Michigan does things a little differently. I like to keep it simple and make things fun! Here’s how you can book a trip with The Fisher Brad:
Just know you’ll be getting up early for morning trips and staying out late for nighttime trips! The cost of shore, wader, and ice fishing trips varies based on the length selected. For a 6 hour trip, you can expect to pay $300 for one angler and $100 for each additional angler. For a 9 hour trip one person is $375, each additional angler is $125 extra. A 12 hour trip is $425 for one angler and $150 extra per additional angler.
- Call or text me to book a guided fishing trip
- Tell me how many anglers will be joining us
- An estimated drive time is provided before booking, trip accommodations are suggested once you book a date
- You send over half of the payment upfront to hold your spot via PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, Facebook Pay, check, or a master card, visa, or discover debit or credit card.
- Once a deposit is received you will receive a text with the exact fishing location.
Every SHORE / ICE FISHING / WADER fishing guide trip can be booked as a 6, 9, or 12-hour journey.
The Fisher Brad Guide Service is a licensed and insured fishing guide service that’s open year-round 7 days a week! Whether it’s fishing from shore or on the ice you can expect an experience worth talking about.
Combo Ice Fishing Trip
December 26 - February 8
Join Bradley Dyer for a day out on the hard water! I’ll provide the shelter, auger, and all the necessary fishing equipment. I’ll teach you all the basics of winter fishing!
Typical catches include Lake Trout, Steelhead, Coho and Atlantic Salmon. This fishing guide trip is one of my most popular, so book fast! We can do ice fishing trips on any day that there is fishable ice.
Most Common Fishing Trips
Salmon / Steelhead Combo Trips
September 14 - May 14
Come land yourself one of Michigan’s most prized species! On this trip—where casting and float fishing is done from shore and Through the Ice when present—you can expect to catch Atlantic Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Steelhead! In early September and October You also have chances at King salmon! As the weather is always changing in Michigan you will need to dress for the weather! I recommend warm Waterproof clothing for windy and Rainy days.
Lake Sturgeon Fishing Trip
July 16 - November 1
Catch yourself a descendant of the dinosaurs on this thrilling trip! Our quest for these monster fish starts from the shore. In this five-month window, there’s plenty of opportunity to find a jaw-dropping Lake Sturgeon. Call to book one of my sought-after weekend trips! It is very important to dress for the bugs! Mosquitos are out during these trips.
Lake Trout, Walleye, and Burbot Combo
November 27 - January 22
Experience both bottom fishing and casting on this wintertime trip. I’ll show you some awesome shore spots and help you land the big fish you are after! Walleye and Lake Trout are among my favorite fish to hunt.
Northern Pike / Musky Wading Trip
May 15 - August 1
It’s time to show one of the Great Lakes’ biggest predators who’s boss! Put on your river waders and put yourself in the Musky and Northern Pike’s backyard! Then, once one’s hooked, experience a fight with the wolf of the water. Just remember to watch out for the teeth!