We recommend that clients bring an over/under or side by side in 16 or 20 gauge. has been added to your cart, Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Want variety? Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance. has been our commitment since 1856. Does not include eye protection, blaze orange, shotguns or ammunition. Advanced Search . Limits are 3/day/hunter with six allowed in possession. Greg, John and Mike would not let the conditions dampen our experience. Gifts Of The Grand Recent Fishing Reports Low & Below Cold Weather, Solid Bites Switching Gears To Smallmouth Steelhead On The March Additional upland hunters are possible up to 4. To find out more about the many things to do while you are in town, please visit https://www.traversecity.com/outdoors/seasons/fall/. We highly recommend Greg, John and Mike to anyone seeking a full, fun and authentic fly fishing experience. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, bvseo_sdk, dw_cartridge, 21.1.0, p_sdk_3.2.0. He and his wife, Cherie moved to Leelanau County, near Traverse City 29 years ago. has been our commitment since 1856. Despite the rain, Greg, John and Mike showed up ready, willing and able to guide us on our fishing experience. Streamside also has guides for northern pike, Atlantic salmon and warm water species as well. My guides are legal and insured to guide on the Manistee River, Pere Marquette, Pine, Boardman, and Au Sable rivers in Northern Michigan. Enlist the services of the Orvis-endorsed guides at Werkman Outfitters on your fly-fishing trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan. This business is an equal opportunity provider and is operated under a special use permit with the Huron-Manistee National Forests. 2023 The Orvis Company, Inc. *Exclusions apply. These roads are open to hunting and make exceptional edge cover for grouse. Book Now Werkman Outfitters is an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter. Extended Day Hunt; $600 Dont worry! Make it a cast and blast! Additional hunters are $100 up to 4. Additionally, with our abundance of water and the natural navigation migrating waterfowl use the Great Lakes for, we can have some amazingly diverse waterfowl hunts. It was a great day. Want variety? 2015-2020 Hawkins Outfitters all rights reserved. Toggle Nav an authorized Orvis Dealer. Regular Goose: September 1-30th & First Sat in October December ?? There are literally thousands of miles of private logging roads, which can range from gravel superhighways accessible by all vehicles, to grown over roads accessible by 44 only. Shotgun rentals are available for an additional fee. As the fall progresses into October, we experience more precipitation and cooler temps in the 40-50 degree range during the day and the 30s at night. He believed that together they could push each other to become better anglers, better guides, and better business owners. The hunter almost always cannot see the bird until it takes flight, with its distinctive whistle and flight pattern. *Exclusions apply. Come fish a unique urban fishery on the Grand River, in and near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although trips run all year on the flies only water, favorite hatches include the Hendricksons and black caddis in May, sulfurs, brown drakes and isonychia in June, and the famous hex hatch in late June and July. We usually get lunch at a local establishment to allow hunters and dogs some rest. We are an Orvis-endorsed outfitter and a 2015 endorsed outfitter of the year finalist. However, we discuss each situation individually with the client. On the day of scheduled fishing, it rained and continued to rain. Based on certain times of year, youll findWerkman Outfittersfishing with clients throughout West Michigan, from in and around Grand Rapids on the Grand River to the White River in north central Newaygo County and on the Muskegon River in Muskegon. Many times, this helps the client as they get the guide trip and gundog trainer in the same day. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and steelhead, Fish Michigan's largest and longest river, We pride ourselves in showing our clients that the Grand River is a viable, urban-fishing corridor, We fish all year, as long as the river does not freeze during the winter months. Hunt for mallards and the occasional redhead or canvasback over decoys with our top-notch English Lab or Large Munsterlander. Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby Pere Marquette Lodge. bvseo-msg: SEO SDK is disabled. As a professional gundog trainer who believes in the power of developing gundogs on wild birds, Chris is never really in the "offseason" except when the snow is too deep to explore the uplands. This trip includes instruction and tackle as well as beverages and a hearty streamside lunch or dinner. has been added to your cart, Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Outfitter in Northern Michigan. Hawkins Outfitters can help you do it. Call us (231) 933-9300. Again, this is a conversation that we have with each client individually, but the child must have completed a hunter safety and have experience hunting in groups, ideally in thick cover where it is hard to always see the other hunters and dogs. With the feeling of a small western town, Traverse City is a year-round destination for individuals and families from all over the world. The mighty King Salmon start showing up around late August and take over the river by the tens of thousands through mid . If you arent happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. Chris is far enough along in life to remember "the way it used to be" and uses his background in zoology and ecology to further your education for the day on ruffed grouse and woodcock. You owe it to yourself to experience at least one day afield chasing this cunning and beautiful gamebird. Since 1856. Late season opens December 1st and runs to January 1st. Its story is one of ruin to recovery. Awesome experience! You will find our guides are full-time professionals who are knowledgeable about the resources and the birds you are chasing for the day. PO Box 810 Get into places others cannot and up close and personal with ducks as you put the sneak on them or catch them ripping up or down the river. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Its who we are. Success Not only do we see mallards and teal, but also Goldeneyes, Redheads, Greater Scaup (aka Bluebills) and even the occasional Canvasback and Pintail. Grouse are very numerous in our area. I have traveled and fished extensively in both countries consequently we can help anglers have the best opportunities possible in these remote locations. Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance. Sign up for email now, and receive 15% off your first order at orvis.com. Visit any of our retail locations for outdoor apparel and gear, dog beds and accessories, and to test out a new fly rod at our in-store, full-service fly shops. We also fish the Grand Traverse Bay and many inshore lakes. All Rights Reserved, Maine Fly Castings LLC. The diversity of our habitat paints a beautiful collage of color in the fall as we chase the king of gamebirds and his cousin. Orvis Endorsed Fishing Guide | Content Creator | Outdoor Entrepreneur Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area 1K followers 500+ connections Join to follow RiverQuest Charters Hope College About An. If you really want to get up close and personal in waterfowl hunting on water, its either in a kayak or layout boat and we offer both types of hunting. Sight fishing for carp along Lake Michigan shoreline on Grand Traverse Bay is reminiscent of bonefishing in the Caribbean. For larger parties please call the office at 231-228-7135. Full Day of Guided Fishing (Trout): Spend a full 8 hours matching the hatch on the beautiful Boardman or Manistee River. Therefore whether swinging a fly or dead drifting an egg pattern, we know where steelhead are. This is NOT put and take hunting. Rates start from $375. It also includes an Orvis Endorsed Guide and a highly trained dog for each day of hunting. In June my wife and I did a full day guided trip through Orvis Streamside with Jon Chewie Stefanciw. SEO SDK is disabled. Field Layout Blinds:These hunts are unique and only possible during certain times of the season when we have birds in our fields. Hawkins Outfitters is an Orvis-endorsed wingshooting and fly-fishing guide service in Northern Michigan, founded over 25 years ago to create unforgettable experiences and memories for our clients on the water and now in the field. As a member of Thundering Aspens Sportsmans Club, we guide clients on wild pheasants, quail and chukars. **NOTE: These are proposed dates and will be finalized by the Feds later this summer. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. As one of Americas oldest catalog companies, our printed catalog is still a great way to shop quality Orvis products. Free Standard Shipping is valid on orders of $50 or more after promotions and discounts are applied. So come and fish for salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass and northern pike and experience all that Grand Rapids and West Michigan have to offer with us. Brown and Brook trout are plentiful in Northern Michigan. Each guide is held to a high standard of personal appearance and professionalism in their client interaction and treatment. Smallmouth Bass, plus the other warm water species such as Pike and Carp, round out our spring and summer fly fishing opportunities. Chuck is a FFF Certified Fly Casting Instructor and a US Coast Guard Captain. There is no better bird to train a dog on. RiverQuest Charters is an Orvis endorsed Muskegon River fly fishing guide service. Traverse City is a tourist town with the ambiance of a small western town. Guides with dogs are limited, and should be booked well in advance. Not valid on fishing. Twenty-five years ago they decided to form Hawkins Outfitters with the goal of providing the finest fly fishing guide service in northern Michigan. Close your eyes and you will thinkyou are in South Dakota chasing this fast and furiously flying quarry. This is NOT put and take, but are the wildest pheasants east of the Mississippi.. Ruffed grouse, Woodcock, and Ringneck pheasant. The cover ranges from beech ridges to poplar mixed growth to open clear cuts. If you are hunting pheasant at the Thundering Aspens Sportsman's Club, you don't need a license. (207) 435-8274 The type of hunter who comes to this area is here for its remoteness, cover, and lack of other hunters. SEO SDK is disabled. High quality fly fishing opportunities with world class dining and entertainment. 2023 The Orvis Company, Inc. Thats the Orvis Way. You will need a valid Michigan fishing license and sunglasses. Address:300 E Front Street, Suite 101Traverse City, MI 49684. We offer hunts on sit on top kayaks from Diablo Paddlesports that are so stable you can stand up in them and fish! Michigan is one of the top 3 states for grouse hunting and the king of the gamebirds thrives well here, especially in Northern Michigan. Floating lines and intermediate sink tips are needed with 0X leaders. Late season most always ensures the diver species on the Bays. We offer both fly and spin gear fishing trips. Fly Fishing opportunities are available year around in Northern Michigan. Everyone is very helpful, the information is pertinent and relative, explanations are easy to follow, great mix of classroom and hands-on. Orvis Streamside offers guided fly fishing for classic fly fishing on some of the countrys finest self-sustaining trout streams in the Traverse City region. We usually stop midday for lunch to give our clients and dogs a break, but this is up to the client. Free Standard Shipping is valid on orders of $50 or more after promotions and discounts are applied. Our fly shop carries everything you will need for your time on the water. As the summer winds down and the evenings develop a slight chill, our minds go to the amazing birds that inhabit our area and the Autumn memories that will be created. You'll fish to Steelhead using a river boat rowed by your experienced guide. This trip includes instruction and tackle as well as beverages and a fabulous streamside lunch or dinner. If you bring an autoloader, you will need to have a plug in the magazine as woodcock are a migratory game bird. Our main hatches occur in May and June starting with Hendricksons, and culminating with Hexs. We are also an Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter and can get you on the water chasing trout, smallmouth, salmon, and steelhead. Its who we are. You can purchase your license online here: https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/. 2023 Werkman Outfitters. Goose season opens with the early teal season the first of September and runs through the end of the year. Youll fish to wild trout using a river boat rowed by your experienced guide. It has numerous breweries and restaurants. Chucks favorite rivers are the Manistee, Pere Marquette, and AuSable chasing steelhead and resident trout. Wild rainbow, brown and brook trout are the catch and release quarry using dry fly, nymph and streamer tactics. Look forward to the next trip! Enable by setting seo.sdk.enabled to true. The Pere Marquette River is one the Michigan's blue ribbon claims to fame. Morning or Evening Hunt: $450 You wont feel unstable when you shoot from these boats! In 2016, Tom Werkman started Werkman Outfitters with two goals in mind: The first was to weave a common thread through his and his son Maxs life. Then maybe a smallmouth bass trip with a Streamside guide is for you. If they are a possibility when you book, or as we get closer to the date of your hunt, your guide will let you know of this option. If a car spot is needed, we will need your help in spotting a car. Our family had an absolute blast. I attended an Orvis two day fly fishing school hosted and staffed by Orvis Streamside in May of this year. In 2016, Tom Werkman started Werkman Outfitters with two goals in mind: The first was to weave a common thread through his and his son Max's life. Gear Recommendations: For bass fishing, 7 wt. Enjoyed more by hunters young and more senior, kayak hunting has taken off in recent years as pressure on larger bodies of water make competition for birds tougher. Aggressive Fall spawning browns chase large streamers and attracters in September. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Orvis Streamsides fly fishing guides float and wade the Betsie and Platte Rivers for salmon and steelhead. Downstream, late August turns our fly fishing guides attention to Lake Michigan coho and chinook salmon. Grouse Season: September 15-November 14 & December 1-January 1. Our beautiful beaches, Caribbean-blue waters, extensive trails, and winter sports provide endless opportunities that will keep you coming back for more. Our guides are experts at ensuring you have the best possible fishing experience. has been our commitment since 1856. A day with him will leave you filled with memories of exploding flushes, great dog work, and knowledge that he hopes will take you to the next level as an outdoors person. Due to these factors if you are vacationing or doing business in Northern Michigan we have opportunities near you. Its who we are. Regular Duck Season: First Saturday in October December 1st, Late Duck Season: Second weekend in December. And well make it right. We learned a lot, caught a lot of fish, and put ourselves Well along the way to getting ready for a destination fishing trip next spring. Not valid on oversized or special-delivery items. There are many stories of dogs pointing the birds so close that they actually catch them in the air when they take off. Lodging: $400/night/person double occupancy, Guide rate: $650/day for 1-2 people. Visit any of our retail locations for outdoor apparel and gear, dog beds and accessories, and to test out a new fly rod at our in-store, full-service fly shops. Hawkins Outfitters guides are fully permitted by both United States Forest Service (see below*) and the State of Michigan. Its an urban fishery. has been our commitment since 1856. As an Orvis fly designer , Chuck has numerous flies available in the Orvis catalog including theTriple Double,Hat Trick,Nutcracker, andLittle Rascalstreamers. Grand Traverse Bay and lower Manistee River are home to some of the largest smallmouth anywhere. Being located in Northern Michigan near Traverse City, puts us near the center of much of the best fly fishing in the Midwest. Add great guides and the ability to fish any of the area rivers Due to these factors our customers have the opportunity to enjoy a trip well worth remembering. Orvis Streamside offers highly trained, knowledgeable fly fishing guides to float you on Michigans best trout waters. Early season can have highs in the 70s and lows in the 40-50 degree range. Breton Village Grand Rapids, MI 49506, 29500 Woodward Avenue Royal Oak, MI 48073, 471 S. Stephan Bridge Road Grayling, MI 49738, 1616 N. Stephenson Ave. Iron Mountain, MI 00000, 2850 East Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823, 1600 East Beltine Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525, 158 North Adams Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309, 300 E. Front Street Suite 101. $200 extra for each extra person. Ideal chokes for your gun are improved cylinder and modified, but skeet chokes can work as well, especially after the leaves fall (mid October). Search. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and is operated under special use permit with the Huron Manistee National Forests. As one of Americas oldest catalog companies, our printed catalog is still a great way to shop quality Orvis products. By the middle of November, snow is always a possibility as well. Success We had a wonderful trip with Mike Dunckley yesterday. A family town, there is plenty for the non-hunting members of the family, and everything you experience is pure Michigan! Youll fish to Salmon using a river boat rowed by your experienced guide. Hunting in the late season is dependent on the weather and snow pack. Enable by setting seo.sdk.enabled to true. With miles of special regulation streams and great hatches as a result our trout fishing is wonderful. But is quiteoften found on the flats in Belize or many different rivers in Argentina. Smallmouth fishing is world class in some of our lakes, bays and streams. Whether you are looking to learn new spin or fly fishing techniques from our fishing guides or enjoy time on one of the great bodies of water in West Michigan, Captains Max and Tom Werkman will make you feel like a pro. We highly recommend their guided trips and Jon as well, great instructor! Break open shotguns are required for all walk-up hunts. Rental guns are available if needed. CLASSIC GUIDED FLY FISHING ON MICHIGANS BEST TROUT WATERS, THE COUNTRYS BEST FLY FISHING Field and Stream. Transportation: The are no spotting services on the rivers we fish. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For further information, and to reserve your trip, pleasecontact usor call 231-228-7135. And well make it right. He mastered his skill of Entomology with colleagues Al Caucci and Bob Nastasi. Smallmouth bass roam the shallow warming flats of Grand Traverse Bay in the late Spring and Streamside has the guides to take you to them. bvseo-msg: SEO SDK is disabled. Follow Us . Fall can be a fickle time of year, especially as we are close to such a large body of water in Lake Michigan. Duck season typically starts the first Saturday in October and runs through November. Steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth, pike, muskie and carp are the focus. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Woodcock hunting is best in old clear cuts and along river basins and alder thickets. At most, round trip time from boat launch to boat launch is 20 minutes. Typically 7.5 and higher shoot will do the job on all species. Our Orvis Endorsed upland guides are among the best in the country, and their highly trained dogs wait anxiously all year for hunting season. bvseo-msg: SEO SDK is disabled. There are many fishing venues with opportunities for all ages. Our guided package includes a private cabin with full bathroom, three home cooked meals, and daily maid service. Hawkins Outfitters, Orvis Endorsed Guide Service of the Year winner specializes in fly fishing Northern Michigan. If you arent happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. Hunting can be done using a dog or simply walking or driving using your eyes and ears. Hawkins Outfitters is the only Orvis-endorsed outfitter in Michigan and offers many different options for chasing upland species. This offer is valid for new subscribers only and will be sent to your email address shortly. If you arent happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. Enable by setting seo.sdk.enabled to true. We love to take kids and non-hunters into the outdoors, and Chris has five kids of his own. Pheasant: We chase wild-released pheasant from September 1st through the beginning of January. Thanks for the great day, Mike! Spring steelhead, fall salmon, or Michigans famed hex hatch are just a few of the highlights that await the serious fly angler. Traverse City, MI 49684. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Setup will either be in a boat blind or land blind. If you arent happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. Our family booked a float fly fishing experience with Greg Miller and his two assistant guides, John and Mike. These secretive birds will sit tight under an alder or hawthorn bush and let the dog point from as little as 3 feet. This trip includes instruction and tackle as well as beverages and a fabulous streamside lunch or dinner. This migration of large fish culminates in October with a fall run of steelhead. All rights reserved. or 8 wt., 9-foot rod works best. and provide transportation. 2015-2020 Hawkins Outfitters all rights reserved. *This institution is an equal opportunity provider and is operated under special use permit with the Huron Manistee National Forests. Ourfishing guidesoffer spin and fly fishing trips in both the remote solitude, in the Ada and Lowell sections, to the fast pace rapids of downtown Grand Rapids. Hawkins Outfitters is an Orvis-endorsed wingshooting and fly-fishing guide service in Northern Michigan, founded over 25 years ago to create unforgettable experiences and memories for our clients on the water and now in the field. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. We offer a variety of lodging options, from cozy rooms in the main lodge to charming cabins and full houses for large groups. Trout fishing is available in most of Michigan waters all year round. Hawkins Outfitters was named the 2010 Orvis Endorsed Guide Service of the year. We have been in business 19 years, fishing our local lakes and streams. Bring hunting boots that are at least above the ankle (8" high) or welly-type boots as we will sometimes be down in wet, swampy areas. Manistee River Fishing Report Below Tippy Dam, Trout Unlimited Manistee River Habitat Project, The Tug is the Drug, Swinging Flies for Steelhead. Do you like sight-fishing, extreme visual streamer eats, or explosive topwater action? We practice strictly catch and release fishing on the Manistee, Pere Marquette, Muskegon and Ausable rivers in northern lower Michigan. Size 6-7.5 shot works throughout the season although some like to shoot shot size 5 or 6 in the early fall with our thick canopy of leaves. Our Orvis Streamside guides are not only expert anglers and fly fishing instructors, but also great people who youll enjoy spending the day with. [emailprotected]. Libby Sporting Camps Enlist the services of the Orvis-endorsed guides at Werkman Outfitters on your fly-fishing trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more than 20 years, John has been a guide and fly-fishing instructor, and an Orvis Endorsed guide since 2002. Ashland, ME 04732 Half Day of Guided Fishing (Trout Only): Spend four hours of guided fly fishing floating the beautiful Manistee River. Fly fishing for Manistee RiverSteelhead is possible from September through April. Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby Muskegon River Lodge Hawkins Outfitters 5-Day Outlook as of 6/12/17 As we move away from the full moon, the Crayfish molt that coincided with it and the multitude of big bugs that Smallies love to eat increase in numbers along the river, the surface bite is sure to pick up big time! From tight young aspen to older stands with berries, hilly to flat, the one thing that is consistent is tight and thick!. Shipping applies to standard shipping to a single address in the United States only. Hawkins Outfitters specializes in the pursuit of trout, steelhead, and salmon with fly tackle. Each Spring, these enormous fish come up onto the shallow flats to spawn, feed on crayfish, and chase flies! BOOK YOUR TRIP WITH THE TRAVERSE CITYS BEST FLY FISHING GUIDES! Also in the winter months we book and host trips to Patagonia and Belize. By Kayak: Kayaks are sit-on-tops from Diablo Paddlesports, a company that designs their crafts specifically for hunting and flyfishing and are stable for any hunter to shoot from. You can find all pricing information at: Lake Michigan offers a unique smallmouth fishery for some of the largest smallies in the country. Fishing the Grand River is unique. This offer is valid for new subscribers only and will be sent to your email address shortly. Since 1856. https://hawkinsoutfitters.com/wingshooting/, https://www.traversecity.com/outdoors/seasons/fall/, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, bvseo_sdk, dw_cartridge, 21.1.0, p_sdk_3.2.0. Full Day of Guided Fishing (Steelhead): Spend a full 8 hours on the Betsie River. Michigan requires at least a hat in hunter orange, but we recommend wearing as much orange as possible, especially in the thick covers that we hunt. This is a wade trip in shallow water along the Lake Michigan shoreline. has been our commitment since 1856. Join us with our dogs or yours to hunt switchgrass, corn and traditional western cover. Libby Camps is located in prime grouse and woodcock habitat, and is far and away regarded as one of the premier hunting destinations for these species in the northeast. Our fly shop carries everything you will need for your time on the water. We hunt as long and far as our clients want. Thats the Orvis Way. Want to learn how to fly fish, increase your skills or maybe teach your child? Forest management by the DNR, combined with our climate mate perfectly for grouse and woodcock (both resident and migratory) to thrive here. TA releases supplemental birds at the beginning of each Spring to supplement many generations of wild birds that began in 1987. All of our guides fish for steelhead more than 100 days a year. Hawkins Outfitters is the only Orvis-endorsed outfitter in Michigan and offers many different options for chasing upland and waterfowl species. We drove a long way to the fishing site. Our guides are experts at ensuring you have the best possible fishing experience. Resources; Photo Gallery; Upcoming Events; Forum; Upper Manistee River Stream Report Boardman River Stream Report Michigan E-License . As the weather starts to change and the nights become cooler with warm days and the first smells of Fall arrive, we take to the woods chasing grouse and woodcock. (To maximize this trip, a half hour casting lesson is recommended.). . Visit any of our retail locations for outdoor apparel and gear, dog beds and accessories, and to test out a new fly rod at our in-store, full-service fly shops. Hunts are half or full day and require at least two hunters. Our migratory fish runs are what separates this river from most. Since 1996, we've provided the best in Steelhead, Salmon, Trout and Smallmouth Bass fly fishing. Its who we are. Hawkins Outfitters is the only Orvis-endorsed outfitter in Michigan and offers many different options for chasing upland and waterfowl species. 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