Big River Outfitters 

5.0/5 (62 beoordelingen)
 Riverside Park Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Verenigde Staten

Big River Outfitters 

5.0/5 (62)
 Angler's Choice
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Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI, Verenigde Staten

Big River Outfitters focuses on having fun, enjoying the day, and hooking as many fish as possible. Its captains are inviting you to Newaygo, Michigan to join them on exciting lake and river fishing trips. They’re looking forward to fishing with you and will do everything for you to have a memorable day on the water.

You’ll be using an 18’ Woolridge jet boat powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine. The boat’s got Lowrance GPS and Garmin fishfinder systems, and it can accommodate up to 3 guests. It features a wireless trolling motor.

Big River Outfitters will take you to some of the most beautiful and rivers and lakes in Michigan. You’ll enjoy the fascinating and serene nature of the Muskegon River, Big Manistee, Pere Marquette, and Grand River. Many intriguing fish reside in these waters, some of which include various Bass and Salmon, Sunfish, and Steelhead. Using light tackle, you can fly fish, spin, jig, drift fish, and ice fish. You can keep all the fish you catch, and you’re free to bring along kids with you.

Included in the price is all the fishing gear. The tackle, live bait, and lures will all be waiting for you on board. The crew will clean and fillet your catch. You’ll just need to bring licenses, food, and drinks.

Book a trip at Big River Outfitters and have a great time fishing and admiring the rivers and lakes of Michigan.

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Rating

5.0
62 reviews
5
61
4
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2
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (97)

Steelhead Adventure
Steelhead Adventure
Anthony is a worker!
Best day ever!
Best day ever!
Best day ever!
+91

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

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Courtney Hunter
Courtney Hunter
5.0
Verified
Anthony is a worker!
Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 14, 20252 adults1 child
Taking a crew on the water who hadn’t been fishing for Salmon in a river is hard enough I assume, but Anthony also taught our kid how to fly fish, literally on the fly. He worked that boat like it had legs, instead of a motor. He gave us every opportunity to bring in Fish. Our son was like a sponge listening to every word he said. HIGHLY recommend Anthony for beginners to long time Anglers, He hunted those fish like a coon hound! Better than advertised and GREAT with kids!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
October 29, 2025
Awesome time fishing with you guys! Thank you so much for the kind words! looking forward to our next adventure!
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John Gutierrez
John Gutierrez
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Salmon Fishing on the Manistee River
Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 4, 20252 adults
Captain Anthony delivered an incredible experience on the Manistee River. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about river fishing. We landed some fantastic salmon and enjoyed every moment on the water. Highly recommend his charter for anyone looking for a top-tier fishing trip!
Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
October 14, 2025
appreciate it John! with all the choices out there we appreciate you choosing us! you guys did fantastic!
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Luke E Rivenburgh
Luke E Rivenburgh
5.0
Verified
Best day ever!
Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on July 17, 20251 adult
Had a chance to skip a meeting and go fishing. Went smallmouth fishing on the Muskegon River, short drive from Grand Rapids. Awesome boat, great captain. He knows the river like the back of his hand! Caught so many smallmouth I lost count. No joke I caught 50ish fish! Had steak and asparagus cooked on the boat while I was fishing. I fish every chance I get and today was the best day ever!
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Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
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Chuck Brawner
Chuck Brawner
5.0
Verified
Great Guide, Great experience!
7 Hour Trip – Steelhead Adventure on March 19, 20252 adults
Anthony is not only the most knowledgeable guide i have ever hired, more importantly, he's a patient teacher, shares information on techniques, river habitat, and stream species. Moreover, having been out with him once before, i find him to consistently be an honest, upbeat, and very likable person. Learned a lot, laughed, caught steelhead, and look forward to next trip!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Terrence Harmon
Terrence Harmon
5.0
Verified
Captain Anthony was AWESOME and a Standup guy!!
Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on July 12, 20252 adults
Captain Anthony was flexible and started 2 hours early from the stated start time. He was patient and really took time to teach us the different techniques we used to fish for trout, smallmouth, etc. He's funny too. We are going to try to schedule another trip in the next few months.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
0

Trip availability and prices

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February 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Panfish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 20 - Jul 31
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US $290
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Smallmouth or Trout
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 15
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US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half day steelhead adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - May 7
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Dry fly fishing adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Jun 28
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 20
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Giant King Salmon experience!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 20 - Oct 30
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip – Steelhead Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 23 - May 7
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US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
Er zijn 3 personen die naar deze charter kijken.

Rating

5.0
62 reviews
5
61
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (97)

Steelhead Adventure
Steelhead Adventure
Anthony is a worker!
Best day ever!
Best day ever!
Best day ever!
+91

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

Filter
Showing 15 of 62 reviews
Courtney Hunter
Courtney Hunter
5.0
Verified
Anthony is a worker!
Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 14, 20252 adults1 child
Taking a crew on the water who hadn’t been fishing for Salmon in a river is hard enough I assume, but Anthony also taught our kid how to fly fish, literally on the fly. He worked that boat like it had legs, instead of a motor. He gave us every opportunity to bring in Fish. Our son was like a sponge listening to every word he said. HIGHLY recommend Anthony for beginners to long time Anglers, He hunted those fish like a coon hound! Better than advertised and GREAT with kids!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
October 29, 2025
Awesome time fishing with you guys! Thank you so much for the kind words! looking forward to our next adventure!
0
John Gutierrez
John Gutierrez
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Salmon Fishing on the Manistee River
Giant King Salmon experience!! on October 4, 20252 adults
Captain Anthony delivered an incredible experience on the Manistee River. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about river fishing. We landed some fantastic salmon and enjoyed every moment on the water. Highly recommend his charter for anyone looking for a top-tier fishing trip!
Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
October 14, 2025
appreciate it John! with all the choices out there we appreciate you choosing us! you guys did fantastic!
0
Luke E Rivenburgh
Luke E Rivenburgh
5.0
Verified
Best day ever!
Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on July 17, 20251 adult
Had a chance to skip a meeting and go fishing. Went smallmouth fishing on the Muskegon River, short drive from Grand Rapids. Awesome boat, great captain. He knows the river like the back of his hand! Caught so many smallmouth I lost count. No joke I caught 50ish fish! Had steak and asparagus cooked on the boat while I was fishing. I fish every chance I get and today was the best day ever!
Review media 0
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Review media 2
Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
0
Chuck Brawner
Chuck Brawner
5.0
Verified
Great Guide, Great experience!
7 Hour Trip – Steelhead Adventure on March 19, 20252 adults
Anthony is not only the most knowledgeable guide i have ever hired, more importantly, he's a patient teacher, shares information on techniques, river habitat, and stream species. Moreover, having been out with him once before, i find him to consistently be an honest, upbeat, and very likable person. Learned a lot, laughed, caught steelhead, and look forward to next trip!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
2
Terrence Harmon
Terrence Harmon
5.0
Verified
Captain Anthony was AWESOME and a Standup guy!!
Smallmouth Adventure and/or trout on July 12, 20252 adults
Captain Anthony was flexible and started 2 hours early from the stated start time. He was patient and really took time to teach us the different techniques we used to fish for trout, smallmouth, etc. He's funny too. We are going to try to schedule another trip in the next few months.
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
0

FAQs about Big River Outfitters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Stealthcraft
Boat type
Jet boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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