I posted this same question back in January as I was going to Vegas to do a wedding and instead of going to the casino's I went to Lake Mead for a fishing trip. People on here said to calculate in the attention the guide gives you, the knowledge he passes along, and how hard he works. I went alone, the trip was $225 for half a day. I didn't keep any of the fish. I tipped him $25. If it wasn't for the extra expenses I had to incur like renting a car and such I would would have sprung for a little more.

A couple of months ago a church member and myself went to Lake Michigan to fish for Salmon. My friend was a long time client and the guide gave us a good deal. But, the guide worked his butt off to put us on some fish and did everythign he could to ensure a memorable trip. Plus he cleaned and bagged the fish so we tipped him $75.

The guides I have talked to have said they don't expect tips, but really appreciate them and when they get "stiffed" they don't have the same hard feelings as say a waiter would have because they figure everything into the price. But I always try to err on the side of tipping too much rather than not enough.

If the guide goes out of his way, everybody has a good time, you learn a lot, and have the extra cash I would probably go $50 or if its just an ok trip, nothing special around $25

Blessed Fishin