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Northern Michigan Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing for Steelhead
smallmouth bass on the fly

Booking a Guide Trip

Booking fly fishing trips with Hawkins Outfitters is easy and quick. Call Hawkins Outfitters at 231-228-7135 . Please keep in mind that the more specific you are, the earlier you need to call and reserve you dates. Prime times are booked as much as a year in advance.

Chris or Chuck will typically be the ones answering your call.  They will give you date options and let you know which guides are available.  If you’ve requested a guide we’ll let you know whether he is available or not as well.

A credit card is required to confirm a reservation. The minimum deposit is $250 a day per guide reserved. We accept Visa or MasterCard but will not charge your card when you reserve the date. The deposit will be charged on your card immediately if you cancel 45 days or less from your scheduled fishing date. Your $250 deposit will be forfeited. If you fail to show up or cancel less than 48 hours from the date of your fly fishing trip, full payment will be charged to your card.

You may pay the full amount due with cash or check at the end of the last day of your trip. All Visa and Mastercard charges will have a 5% processing fee added to the to the total.

After you book your fly fishing trip you will receive an email confirmation outlining your guide and his contact information and links to information regarding equipment and lodging options. If you have any questions regarding your trip, timing, location etc. contact your guide as he is in charge of these decisions.

What is included in one of our guide trips?

Use of rods and reels, snacks, beverages and instruction by one of our award winning, fly fishing professionals if desired.

Items that are not included in the pricing: Michigan fishing license and personal items such as waders, rain gear, insect repellent, sunblock, etc.

To inquire about availability of a specific date please Contact us here or call the office at 231-228-7135 . The more date specific you are the earlier you need to call.

Due to the danger associated with flies in the air, all clients will be required to wear eye protection. Please bring your glasses/sunglasses! The Hawkins Group, Inc. D.B.A. Hawkins Outfitters assumes no liability for injury.

  • Trout Fishing Full Day - $500

    Trout Fishing on One of Our Blue-ribbon Trout Streams.

  • Smallmouth Fishing Full Day - $500

    Full day Smallmouth Bass on the Fly trip (Typically July/August)

  • Steelhead / Salmon Full Day - $500

    Steelhead and Salmon Fishing

  • Steelhead, Trout or Smallmouth Half Day Fishing - $375

    1/2 Day Trout and non peak season Steelhead  (Dec 1 – March 1)

Book a Fly Fishing Trip

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River Reports

  • Manistee River Trout Fishing
  • Manistee River Below Tippy
  • Pere Marquette
  • Boardman River
  • Grand Traverse Bay
  • Garden River

Hunting Reports

  • Grouse and Woodcock Hunting Report
  • Waterfowl Hunting Report

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Hawkins Outfitters Blog

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  • Spring Steelhead – Times have Changed January 27, 2023
  • Trout Unlimited Manistee River Habitat Project October 26, 2022
  • Basic Spring Turkey Hunting Gear January 21, 2022
  • The Tug is the Drug, Swinging Flies for Steelhead December 14, 2021

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