
Guiding is more than what we do—it’s who we are, and we love sharing it with you.
With years of experience in the field and on the water, our team has developed a deep understanding of Michigan’s landscapes, game birds, and fish species. From reading the woods for grouse to knowing where trophy trout hide, we use our expertise to create unforgettable hunting and fishing experiences.

SA Frequency Magnum Glow Line
The SA Frequency Magnum Glow Line is a specialty line for those that enjoy the pursuit of big brown trout in the dark. I have been fortunate to use this fly line...

Fishing Foam Patterns
Fishing Foam Patterns during the middle of the summer is pretty standard because there are less natural aquatic insects hatching. Trout are keying in on terrestrials, like grasshoppers, ants, and...

Transitioning to Fall
Garden River Salmon If it’s salmon you are looking for the Garden River in Sault St Marie, Canada, is a special place. This is private water owned by the Garden River First...

Southwest Michigan Steelhead
Introduction and Where Hawkins Outfitters is excited to introduce a new option to pursue steelhead in the Southwest portion of Michigan. This is a great choice for those folks traveling...