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Kessel Guide Service
Kessel Guide Service is an independent fishing guide service and
is a member of Michigan River Guide Association. We are licensed and insured. The
guide business was passed down by David Kessel who is known to most people as "Captain
Dave" he was a river guide for over 40 years. The business was passed down to the
oldest son Brian who is the proprietor, and later on he was joined by his younger
brother Kevin. The Kessel boys have been fishing as long as they can remember. "The next generation where experience meets fun and memories."
Brian Kessel
Brian is life long resident to the Baldwin area. He has either
fished the Pere Marquette River or the Big Manistee River his whole life. He is
married to his wife Kay and has two boys; he has passed down his love of fishing
to both of his boys Brett and Matthew.
Kevin Kessel
Kevin is also a life long resident to the Baldwin area. He has
also fished the rivers around him his whole life and is married to his wife DeLynn.
Operating Dates
January 1st to April 1st, steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette
and Big Manistee river.
August lst to September 30th, salmon fishing on the Pere Marquette
and Big Manistee River.
October 1 to December 31st, steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette
and Big Manistee river.
Services Provided
We offer salmon and steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette and
Big Manistee River. Options of running plugs, spinners or spawn.
All fishing tackle provided personal safety devices and personal
guide.
New for 2006, Fly-fishing on the Pere Marquette
River is also available.
Rates: Full day 8-10 hours or until customer reaches limit, $100
non-refundable deposit required to hold date for new clients.
Party of one = $225.00
Party of two = $325.00
Additional charge for flies $25 for one
$50 for two
- We hold a state license
- Riverside lunch is included in price
- Member of the Michigan River guide Association
- US Forest Service Approved
Customer Safety
A.Equipment Inspections
I attended the safety inspection at the Baldwin Ranger Station.
We also do a safety check before each trip.
B.Safety Discussions
Upon customers entering the boat, we go over river conditions, personal
flotation device locations and wading safety, etc.
C.First Aid and CPR
Brian D. Kessel, proprietor – currently certified as a Medical
First Responder (MFR).
Kevin G. Kessel, guide- currently certified as a Medical First Responder
(MFR).
D.Emergency Procedures
I would use my MFR ability to the best of my knowledge until help
was available. I would use a cell phone to call 911. I would take
the person to the nearest access site or personal dwelling as soon
as possible if applicable.
Information provided to customers
A.Laws, rules and regulations
We promote catch and release. If a fish is kept, we do stress the
release of females. All state and federal rules are complied with.
B. River Ethics
We never anchor, fish, or wade through a piece of water that someone
else is fishing. When having to float through, I do everything I
can to prevent disturbing another anger’s area of fishing.
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