Building Anglers. Catching Fish. Exceptional Service.

Michigans Premier Guide Service offering expierences on the top rivers around the state.

Two men in waders and sunglasses holding a large steelhead in a river with a wooded background.
A man with sunglasses and a hooded jacket holding a large steelhead in the Pere Marquette River, smiling at the camera.
Woman in camouflage jacket and pink beanie holding a large brown trout by a river with trees in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and a gray cap and jacket is smiling while holding a large brown trout he caught in a river, with trees on the riverbank in the background.
A smiling woman in a red hat and yellow jacket holding a large rainbow trout on a boat in a river with leafless trees in the background.
Two men holding a large rainbow trout in a river, smiling and wearing outdoor gear, with snowy banks and trees in the background.
Boy in blue jacket holding a large fish on a boat in a river with trees and overcast sky in the background.
A person wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and outdoor gear holding a large rainbow trout in a shallow river with snow and trees in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses, a red winter hat, and red jacket holding a large rainbow trout in a wintery outdoor setting with snow and bare trees.
A man with a gray beanie, sunglasses, and outdoor gear smiling and holding a large fish outdoors near a forested area.
Person holding a large trout fish in a net, in shallow water, wearing a blue jacket and black gloves.
Man wearing sunglasses, a cap, and outdoor clothing holding a large fish in a natural outdoor setting with trees and blue sky.

Guided Rivers

  • Pere Marquette River

  • Big Manistee River

  • Betsie River

  • Little Manistee River

  • White River

  • Au Sable River

  • Muskegon River

  • Platte River

  • Secret Steelhead Creek (Private Access Stream)

Guide Trips

Boats:

Here at Vandenberg Guide Service we have a fleet of boats to meet the needs of our diverse river systems in Michigan. This includes an 18’ Stealthcraft jet boat, 14’ Stealthcraft drift boat, and a SmithFly 3-man raft. This way, whether we’re on the expansive waters of the Big Manistee, or traversing a small northern Michigan stream just wide enough for a raft, we have the correct boat for the job.

  • Stealthcraft Jet Boat for Manistee & Muskegon Rivers

  • Stealthcraft Drift Boat for Pere Marquette River

  • Smithfly Raft Drift Boat for Remote streams like the Little Manistee River

What makes us different.

With our experience guiding at numerous outfitters in Alaska & Michigan, including one of the #1 Orvis Lodges in the world, offering the highest level of service, education, and outdoor adventure is our speciality. Our goal as guides is for you to walk away having built up your skillset as an angler, focusing both on education and catching fish. This way the next time you’re on the water, on a guided trip or on your own, you'll be prepared for success! Whether you are a avid angler, just starting out, or simply looking for a peaceful day on the river, Vandenberg Guide Service has you covered.

Reviews:

“I recently visited Michigan for my 4th annual steelhead trip. Having chased them for numerous years now and coming up empty handed, (that’s fishing for you) I finally reached out to Luke to book a trip and I had an absolute blast on the river with him. He was an incredible guide and it was apparent how kind, funny and dedicated to fishing he is. You can’t control the outcome of the fishing, but you can control who you spend the day with. Even though I got cold, and started losing hope. Luke never gave up on me and I was finally able to land my first steelhead! It doesn’t always work out that way, but I’m so grateful for the experience and overall trip he provided. I can’t wait for the next one! Highly recommend him for your next Michigan fishing trip.”

— Shyanne Orvis @shyonthefly

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