Guide Services

At the Old Au Sable Fly Shop we pride ourselves on the outstanding guides that we have in our arsenal. No matter what, where, or when you want to fish, we have the guide. Our guarantee is to work hard to put you in the middle of the best action.

All of our guides share the same passion — to flat out be the best on the river. They strive to get their clients into the best possible fishing every day with the goal of seeing them getting out of the boat with a smile, some new memories, and maybe even a photo or two.

A day on the riverOur guides use the historic Au Sable River Boats on most river stretches, but we also use drift boats on some of our larger waters. They're experts on our waters offering the option of not only fishing the three main branches of the Au Sable system, but also the full length of the Manistee as well.

Simply put...they go where the fishing is best on any given day. That's their job. So, regardless of your skill level, if you want to match a hatch, swing some streamers, or learn a new technique let's get you in a boat. Remember we love to teach anglers to become better, we look forward to seeing you this season. All of our guides are independent contractors, licensed where required and fully insured.

2024 SEASON RATES

FULL DAY TROUT $550

8 hour float
1 or 2 anglers
Lunch or Dinner and a good time

HALF DAY TROUT $375 ($400 during June)

4-5 hour float
1 or 2 anglers
No chow but a good time is still included

BEGINNERS INSTRUCTIONAL
This class is designed to teach the very basic fundamentals of fly fishing. Most of the class is taught on dry ground with a small amount of time spent in the river.

4 hours - $275 for 1 or 2 anglers
$75 for a 3rd angler

INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTIONAL

Roughly 1 hour of dry ground casting and gearing up for about 3 hours on the stream to strengthen skill sets and to learn more advanced techniques.

4 hours - $400 for 1 or 2 anglers

HALF DAY after dark Mousing

$400 for 1 or 2 anglers

There is a $100 non-refundable deposit on all trips

COME FISH WITH US!

Drop us an email us with your requested dates, and make sure to include your phone number. We'll check the book and get right back with you, or just pick up the phone and give us a call at 989-348-3330.