RollCaster

Thanks so much for all the helpful responses. I'm living in Boston right now, and would like to find someone who can put me onto stripers in the spring on fly. I may be moving soon though, and the purpose of my post was to find out if in general, people have a certain methodology that would help them find good guides, regardless of where they're living. A foolproof method, basically, if such a thing exists. I'm used to using online platforms like Yelp, Zagat, or TripAdvisor to guide my decisions around certain expenses (restaurants, hotels, etc) where quality really matters, and it doesn't appear there's any platform like this for fishing guides which is interesting and frustrating for people like me who just want an easy way to find a guide.

Longtime lurker here looking for advice from fellow forums members. Does anybody has any advice on how to find a good, qualified fishing guide? Should I look at magazines, websites, or go to bait shops? None of my friends fish so I can't really get referrals. I wish there were a Yelp for fishing guides!