Guiding provides personalized service and, as such, the guide merits a tip for facilitating a memorable fishing experience, preparing shore lunch, taking photos, cleaning fish for the freezer, …

The tip should be proportional to the quality of that service. Here are a few guidelines when deciding “how much ?”

Follow lodge policies re: tipping The tip should not be contingent on your fishing success, but on the guide’s service. The more anglers in the boat(s) or at shore lunch, the larger the tip. If shore lunch is included, increase the tip significantly. For extra services - e.g. cleaning your fish, taking photos - increase the tip. Guiding beginners and kids warrants a bigger tip. Do not ask the guide “How much ?” or what others have given in the past. Pay in cash, not with tackle, drinks, or discounts on products / services. Tip the guide personally, thanking him for his expertise and personalized service. Share photos of your day with the guide, adding a “thank you” note.