Drift Boat Adventure for Trout in Michigan
Description
The Pere Marquette River in Lake County Michigan is the birthplace of brown trout in the United States. In 1884 the first germanic brown trout were planted in what is now known if as the Baldwin River.
I'm offering full-day adventures for our spring 2023 season that feature opportunities for streamers and dry fly presentations for brown and rainbow trout in our beautiful blue ribbon waters.
You are welcome to bring your own equipment and flies, there will be guide equipment and flies at your disposal if you do not have the appropriate gear or you're traveling light.
Your adventure will feature a boat meal of the pilot's choice, please let me know of any dietary or eating preferences and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
My goal is to always offer a unique experience based on the occasion you are celebrating or why you are traveling to northern Michigan. Your well-behaved pets or service animals are also welcome aboard my vessel, I love having extra animal companions on board.
What to Expect
You'll want to bring gear for any type of weather we may face during your visit. I'm very open ti trying to prepare you well in advance.
You'll be expected to spend an entire day, typically from sun-up till about 2 or 3 PM on a boat. Water and lunch will be provided.
You'll be in the woods all day and expected to pack out any human waste you make, there will be a trash receptacle on the boat for those needs as well.
Gear & Equipment
Depending on your fishing style, please let me know the equipment you'd like to have available.
If you'd like to fly fish and bring your own equipment I'd suggest having the following:
- 4 to 7wt fly rod
- A floating line for dry fly + indicator presentation
- A sinking line for streamer presentation
Any medications or other things that will keep you comfortable for the day.
Pricing Details
Pricing will depend on seasonal demand.. the sooner you book the more afforadable your adventure will be. If you book on short notice, it will be slightly higher due to the coordination of getting your adventure planned amongst previously scheduled floats.
I am a one lady operation running the drift boat, my business, and a homelife so please have an understanding and patience for the unique services I am providing.
Terms & Conditions
You will be asked to complete a general liability waiver via my personal website for insurance and security purposes.
I offer full refunds if you cancel your adventure 1 month in advance - 1/2 refund if you cancel within 1 week, and no refund if you cancel the week of.
The boat will not operate or we will push out if lightening/hail/tornado issues arise, I will not leave the river for a rainstorm. Please come prepared for rain. If this does happen, I will refund 1/2 your trip or give you the option to rebook a 1/2 day adventure.
If either person in your party asks to end the trip early, you will not receive any refund.
Accessibility
Anyone with accessibility needs should please message me first. I'm happy to help make anyone's day if I have the physical ability and space on my boat to do so.
I believe a river is a place for everyone to adventure.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to board and deboard a boat with assistance from me and anyone else in your party. The ability to balance, duck around branches, or reach is helpful as well.
Permit & Tag Application Process
Michigan fishing license and any parking fees at the launch location - typically $5 or free to park.