Michigan Sport Fishing Company
If you are looking for a hands-on fishing experience in the mighty Lake Michigan, give Captain John Milbourne a try. His Lake Michigan Fishing Charters depart out of the Victorian port of Manistee to the world’s finest freshwater fishing destination.
Get in on the action and explore these beautiful waters. Hone your angling skills and grow as a fisherman. All breeds of anglers are welcome to join in the adventure!
Your boat for the day will be the ’Tuna Time,’ a spacious 32’ Tiara vessel. She is a real Salmon express with twin 350 HP Crusader engines. The Tuna Time prowls the lake during the season and takes her passengers to the finest fishing grounds in the area.
The Tuna Time is fully outfitted with top-notch navigational and fishfinding electronics to create a clear image of where the fish are hiding. She features an enclosed head, downriggers, and an icebox to keep the catch fresh during the day.
On your day out, you will concentrate on battling Chinook and Coho Salmon, along with Steelhead, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout. You will have everything you need to make a great catch possible, including Okuma fishing gear. Just pack your lunch and drinks and hop on board!
This is Manistee’s premier charter service.
FAQs about Michigan Sport Fishing Company
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Spring charter special (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Morning (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon 5 hour charter (5 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning 7 hour premium charter (7 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed flush toilet, also known as a "head"
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Best tackle available )
- Lures (We have all that is needed)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch is cleaned and bagged at trips end)
- First Mate (Tips range from 15to 25 %)
- Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan from the port of Manistee)
- Inshore Fishing (Spring fishing is close to shore)
- Nearshore Fishing (At times we fish in the harbor and near the beach)
- Offshore Fishing (From a few miles to many miles offshore )
- Light Tackle (Spring time means light tackle)
- Heavy Tackle (August requires heavy tackle for adult salmon)
- Trolling (All of our trips are trolling trips)
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Meet the Charter Operator
| 1 Fishing Report |
| 14 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since February 2018 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Boat specs
Tiara (Sportfishing) originally built in 1988, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 350HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.
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Cancellation policy
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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Payment
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
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