honestly, i dont think you should have to tip a guide. hes got a set fee for a set service. however, if he goes above and beyond, or puts you on super fish, a small tip is always fine. But bottom line is, his job is to put you on the very best fish possible.

Tip a waitress for good service, tip a bartender for cold beer, strong drinks, tip the pizza delivery guy for getting there before the 45 minute mark.

Tipping a guide who is in business for themselves and has already set a price for this service? Nope don't think so.

I run my own business (safety consultant), I have a set price for my services. I have never received a 'tip' for doing what I like to do, and I do it well.

Some guides charge upwards of 250 for a 1/2 day trip (5 hours), 400+ for an all day adventure- that equates to 50/hr, and no guarantee that you will get any fish.

and remember those folks I mentioned above, well they are barely making the min wage on an hourly basis when you average it out.

I pay a guide to take me on a lake I have not been on before and hopefully I will catch a few fish and possibly learn a few techniques to fish that lake on my own- that is what I am paying a fishing guide for.

unless he brings a hot pizza and cold beer- then he will be tipped generously:)

I tip everyone that guides me. They don't make $50 an hour. They have to pa yfor gas, oil, rods reels , and bait. Every time I take my boat out it cost me $150.