Do You Need A Guide For Your Fishing Trip?

When they envision their first fishing trip, most people wonder if they will need a guide. The answer is not always an easy 'yes' or 'no', and each person must assess their individual needs to determine whether a guide is right for them or not.

Guides can be worth having as long as you know exactly what you're getting. For example, most people don't realize hiring a guide is no guarantee you're going to catch a trophy fish. A guide can be knowledgeable of areas where fish abounds, but it is your job to catch the fish.

If you are not an expert fisherman, there is not much the guide can do. However, if you are a good fisherman, hiring a guide can certainly help you. If you are fishing in an area you've never explored before, having a guide can make the difference between catching a lot of fish or catching very little in the time you have available. If you try to find the fish on your own, you might spend your whole vacation looking for the fish.

Many guides love fishing as well. Since they are familiar with the area and the fish there, they know exactly what works. Here are some things to discuss with any potential guide so you can see if you want to hire him:

The type of fish you want to catch
Tell them whether you are trying to catch a lot of fish or only some huge fish.
Have they ever caught the same type of fish you are interested in?
Is there a technique which is preferable over others?

In a few words, this is what you should expect from a guide:

Expert advice on the best locations to fish
Expert tips on how to best catch your fish
A well prepared, delicious shore lunch

Is what the guide offers worth your money?

A little more food for thought. You could hire a guide for a day or two, and then use the advice for the length of the trip. You will save money and still be able to use the expert advice you receive in the days you are together.

Now, if you're going on a fly-in fishing trip to a lake that you know (from your research and talking to others) is full of fish... you probably don't need a guide! That's because lots of the remote lakes have so many fish that even a beginner couldn't help catching all they want.

How much should you spend on a guide? On average, the current fee is $100 to $200 a day not including tips (which average around $25 a day. So, it simply becomes a matter of how much help a guide can be to you, and whether you're willing to pay for the service.

Now you have everything you need to decide if a fishing guide is right for you. Here's to you and fishing!

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