Aqua Addicts Guide Service is your go-to for guided fishing in West Michigan. Based out of Grand Rapids, I specialize in fly fishing and conventional trips across some of the best rivers in the region including the Muskegon River, Grand River, and more. Whether you've never held a rod or you've been fishing for years, I bring 10+ years of local expertise to every trip and love teaching people how to fish. Species that we target include: Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Learn more below.
I’ve fished with Carson a number of times over the years and every trip is a great time. He is great at teaching, breaking down exactly how a run should be fished, putting you in the best position to succeed. He is a great fisherman and even better guy. His rig is dialed in with a clean, comfortable boat. Always a good day on the water.
— Nate
What an amazing guide service! Carson has deep knowledge about area rivers, and what fish are biting on. Very professional!
— Susan
I am fortunate to have spent a few days on the water with Carson, he’s a great guide, super knowledgeable, and a HECK of an angler himself.
— Luke
West Michigan is home to some of the best steelhead fishing in the Midwest, and Aqua Addicts Guide Service puts you right in the middle of it. I guide steelhead trips on both the Grand River and the Muskegon River — two of Michigan's most productive steelhead rivers, other rivers are available upon request. Whether you're chasing spring, fall, or winter steelhead, I'll put you on fish with local knowledge and hands-on coaching to make it happen. Book your West Michigan steelhead trip today.
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West Michigan's rivers are loaded with hard-fighting smallmouth bass, and Aqua Addicts Guide Service knows exactly where to find them. I guide smallmouth trips on the Grand River and the Muskegon River — two of Michigan's premier smallmouth bass fisheries. Fly fishing for these beasts is one of the most fun things to do in the summer, nothing beats a topwater explosion or a savage hit. Book your West Michigan smallmouth bass fishing trip today and tap into one of West Michigans best gamefish.
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The Muskegon River is one of Michigan's most celebrated trout fisheries, and I have intimate knowledge of the river and where to find Trout. Streamer fishing for these fish is my passion but I know a variety of other techniques including some very fun dry fly fishing. I guide trout trips on the Muskegon River, targeting both brown trout and rainbow trout across some of the river's most productive stretches. Whether you're new to fly fishing or looking to sharpen your technique, I'll help you make the most of one of West Michigan's finest trout rivers. Book your Muskegon River trout fishing trip today.
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