On Point Guide Service

On Point Guide Service is a family-owned company based in southern Michigan. They specialize in fly fishing trips, where they teach all breeds of anglers and promote catch-and-release.

Their guide Ben strives to be on the water every day. From mid-September through October, he runs exclusively Salmon trips in the rivers that are overflowing with them at that time. From late October until the first week of May, you can find Ben targeting Salmon and Steelhead, while during the summer months, he switches his attention to Smallmouth Bass and Brown Trout.

Run the beautiful St. Joseph River, home to migratory Salmon and Steelhead and lake-run Brown Trout. Float a 4-mile stretch of the Dowagiac River – a memory-making paradise that is full of life and amazing angling opportunities.

On Point Guide Service loves to fish the two-handed rods and promote the swing for Steelhead. Ben works one-on-one to hone your fishing skills and help you grow as an angler.  He will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, and flies by the brands such as Reel Lines, OPST, Redington, and other. You will have to bring your own waders and a valid fishing license, which you could purchase before the trip.

You will go out aboard a 14’ Stealthcraft drift boat. It can accommodate up to 2 anglers and is equipped with a GPS and a cooler with ice for your drinks and snacks.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Steelhead float trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Sep 30 - May 5
    US $450
    Beautiful steelhead on a natural reproduction fishery. Drift boat and wading experience. Limited 2 people .
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    Steelhead swing trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Nov 15 - Apr 21
    US $450
    Enjoy the two handed rod! Book a day and swing some flies to some chrome. This is weather and ice limited but we have options always.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

FAQs about On Point Guide Service

On Point Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Steelhead float trip (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Steelhead swing trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with On Point Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Motor de troleo inalĆ”mbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar

Trips booked with On Point Guide Service include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo (Reel Lines, OPST, Redington, etc )
  • SeƱuelos
  • Bebidas (Bottled water)
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca (Waders not included)

On Point Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en RĆ­o
  • Pesca en Lado
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

On Point Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Spinning
  • Pesca con Mosca

Top targeted fish species with On Point Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Carp
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Sobre el Captain

Ben Mcdonald
Niles, Michigan, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
5 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Junio 2018
On Point Guide Service is run and operated by Ben McDonald. A knowledgeable angler, he has been exploring the waters since he was a kid and fly fishing since he was 5. Ben's mission was to become the best guide around and to treat his customers with the respect and manner they deserve, which he has been successfully doing for the past decade. Ben founded On Point Guide Service and has never looked back. He is most proud of being able to wake up every morning and show his clients the best time they will ever have fishing.

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Carp Carp
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike

Especificaciones del barco

Crestliner (Center console) construido en 2003, y restaurado en 2022. Impulsado por 125HP Mercury motor.

Longitud
21 ft
Capacidad
2 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en RĆ­o
Pesca en Lado
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Spinning
Pesca con Mosca

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Equipo Multimedia
Motor de troleo inalƔmbrico
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Reel Lines, OPST, Redington, etc
SeƱuelos
Bebidas
Bottled water
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca
Waders not included

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 3 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 dĆ­as antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica despuĆ©s, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrarĆ” el 100% del depĆ³sito.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
12 years onward
Estrictamente captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 20% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
PayPal

Reportes de Pesca Recientes

Spring steelhead!
Spring steelhead!
Marzo 20, 2024
Spring is here, and so are the steelhead! Come join us for a memorable trip!
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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 5 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Foto de clientes
AĆŗn no hay fotos de reseƱas
para este charter
CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
5
0
0
0
0
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
75%
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Baylee W.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
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Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great company, great drip

VERIFICADO   Steelhead float trip on Febrero 23, 2024
Nothing beats a day on the boat with good company! We had a blast. The fish gave us a run for our money but boy was it fun....
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Skyler B.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Good Company and Good Fishing

VERIFICADO   Salmon float trip on Octubre 20, 2023
Wonderful and experienced guide! Put us on some fish, and gave plenty of pointers on proper technique. Plan to go back again...
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Rodney M.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
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Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great trip.

VERIFICADO   Salmon float trip on Octubre 15, 2023
The trip was great, we was put on to fish almost immediately. Answered all the questions we had taught us some different techniques...
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Tom G.
DeMossville, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

September fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Pike on Septiembre 9, 2023
Very good
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Fred P.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
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5.0 / 5
En general

August fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Bass on Agosto 29, 2022
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