Very helpful setting up a charter for a salmon fishing trip on Lake Michigan and made sure where we…read moreknew to park, when to get there, and to meet for the charter. Very professional.

I've fished with more than 250 fishing guides across the US and Kyle Buck ranks among the top of…read morethat list. Why? Because a guide needs to be more than just a good angler to catch fish. The most important part of a guide is how they interact with clients and Kyle's laid back personality enables him to cater to whomever is on his boat. He uses positive instruction, rather than anger when things don't go perfect (a problem with many guides in America). Fortunately, Buck is surrounded by wonderful fisheries and can put clients on salmon and steelhead without much effort. Whether in his lake boat or river boat, you'll enjoy a day with Kyle. He's one of the few guides I've met that isn't jarred by going later in the day or adjusting to client's schedules. He's not just a good guide, rather a good person. Good luck finding a better well rounded and friendly guide - in Michigan.

No customer service, promised a service and just disappeared. No integrity. The response on Google…read morewas lackluster, no follow up once I confirmed I was a customer

Boat was clean and ready on time. Staff was helpful and friendly. They gave good route suggestions…read moreand a reasonable safety overview. We'll definitely be back!

Captain Art is the best!!!!! My girl surprised me with a fishing trip knowing I love to fish. This…read moretrip was almost ruined with a previous guide who did not answer her emails or phone calls or anything. She is one to plan a trip months in advance.... So needed less to say, that other place "Great Lakes guides service" sucks... Wouldn't give them the time of day even if they paid us. Anyway, Captain art was not only lay back and super helpful, but he went above and beyond and took us out on a VERY VERY short notice. His boat is really nice and SUPER clean and also quick! We managed to catch 4 nice sized salmon weighing about 25lbs of edible meat! :-) yum! I want to thank captain art for being so cool and helpful and such a good person over all. Would not even think twice about getting back in his boat! Will be back next year for some more fish! If your looking for a REAL guide and a local that knows his stuff, call up captain art. You will NOT regret it. :-)

Short and sweet version: AWESOME! We went out with Captain Art Sept 7 and had an amazing time! We…read morewent out on Lake Michigan in his gorgeous 30+ft boat called Fish Stix. We caught 4 HUGE salmon and based off the radio chatter, we were the only boat who caught anything that afternoon. He went above and beyond in all respects getting 9 rods setup with a variety of strategies to give us the best chance, he had sun screen for us silly people who forgot it, and a great attitude, very positive, friendly, and knowledgeable. If you are heading out for a trip in the Muskegon area you should look no further. Captain Art will exceed all expectations. Full story: if you really want to understand how awesome Captain Art is, keep reading. I had scheduled a trip for my fiancée's birthday as the surprise main event. I planned the hotel and restaurant around the trip in Muskegon. I had a reservation with Great Lakes Guide Service. They originally had us on Muskegon River, which I found out later was way too early in the year for river fishing... anyway, they were going to call a few days before the trip to confirm. 2 days before the trip, I still hadn't heard anything, so I called them back. They didn't answer, so I left a message. I got an email later saying that the river trip wasn't going to work and asked if we would consider a lake trip. I said sure if we could confirm cost and where we would meet for that trip. I never heard back. So I emailed again, no response. And a third time the day before our scheduled trip (we had already driven 3 hrs for the fishing trip) with still no response. I called 3 times that day and never got an answer. At this point fearing my surprise trip would fall on its face, I called Captain Art. He answered IMMEDIATELY and heard the situation Great Lakes Guide Service had got me into. The day before we wanted to go out Captain Art said he would take us personally in the afternoon. Relief!!! He even left his granddaughter's birthday early to take us out. Unbelievable commitment, customer service, and flexibility. Great Lakes Guide Service also didn't mention to bring a cooler, so Captain Art took his time to fillet the salmon small enough we could take them in Styrofoam ones. He even taught us how to store them. 4 HUGE fish, a wonderful afternoon on a beautiful boat, the only boat catching fish, Captain Art will find you fish . Best charter in the area, hands down.

Bad Dog Marine Services does it all and does it all well! Whether you need your yacht moved, a…read morecaptain for your pontoon boat outing, or you just need to learn how to drive your boat- Captain Jon at Bad Dog is the best! You won't find a nicer, more qualified, or more detail oriented team than the crew at Bad Dog.

From the owner: Professional Captain Services including public tours, private charters, yacht delivery, new boat…read moreowner training, crew training & drills, Red Cross Training. Captain Jon is a United States Coast Guard licensed Master Captain, with over thirty years of boating experience. Captain Jon's Master License is "near coastal," which allows him to commercially operate both inspected and uninspected vessels within the designated boundary line not more that 200 miles offshore form the U.S. and its possessions. This includes operating experience on the Great Lakes, Inland water systems, such as the Illinois and Mississippi River, etc., the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico. Bad Dog Marine also has crew available to assist in charters and yacht deliveries.

Captain Jeff & Jack really made our first time charter fishing an amazing experience! Among the…read morefive in our group were my 3 sons, 12 & 14 year olds and my dad. First Mate, Jack kept busy setting up the poles and assisting the boys with techniques and tips to reel in some big fish! Jack was every supportive & encouraging! Captain Jeff took us to the "honey holes" and watched the fish finder to maximize our bounty! These men were very skilled in their roles & the amount of fish we brought home made the expense of the trip well worth it! Thank you to Captain Jeff, and Jack! And most of all thanks to God for delivering the fish!

Had a blast on this fishing charter!!! Great fishing experience. Staff was alot of fun and very…read moreknowledgeable. Jeff and Chad put us on fish from the start. We had a great catch to take home. Will defintly book again.

My family and I chartered Captain Clark and his boat for four hours of fishing on White Lake. My…read moreson's partner pulled in a whopper of a Walleye. We ended up with five Walleye to eat and numerous other fish we threw back. There was a point when everyone had a fish on the line at the same time. Captain Clark had the perfect balance of instruction and letting you learn. My daughter says he made an amateur feel like a pro. My three-year-old granddaughter was initially reluctant about going on the boat, but ended up loving it. Captain Clark allowed her to say when the speed was too fast for her comfort. We will definitely use his services again when we return to the beautiful Whitehall area. Fish tacos tonight!

Matt and his family were so knowledgeable. They answered our many questions and concerns with ease…read more When it came to communication for delivery and setup, they reached out and responded promptly. We are grateful to have found an honest and fair boat and watercraft business to service our needs!

I was born and raised in this little town and have been visiting Armstrong's my entire life. After…read moremoving out of Michigan in 2005, we visit as often as life allows us to. Each visit we make sure to visit Armstrong's. We had briefly heard that there were some major changes that took place. Upon arriving in June 2019, we were extremely surprised at the amazing renovation. The smell, the look, the clarity were so refreshing considering the previous condition. Props to all who had a hand in this amazing renovation. You can find all of your fishing needs here. The selection of lures is impeccable and almost endless. Clean restrooms, prices are very competitive and you can find some unique gift ideas as well.