Real Fishin 

4.9
(88 reviews)
 324 Lake Street, Frankfort, MI 49635, United States

Real Fishin 

Frankfort, MI, United States
30 ft
6
4.9
(88 reviews)

Come fish Lake Michigan and give yourself the chance to stock up your fridge with some fresh fish. Don't be a stranger and drop by Frankfort, Michigan, where the Realfishin crew is waiting for you for a fishing trip. Their highly experienced Captain Mark Winowiski will take good care of you, but more importantly, he'll help you have a great time.

Welcome aboard Tiara, an offshore sport fishing model from 2001. It is 30' and it can accommodate groups of up to 6 guests. The boat is fitted with double Crusaders 5.7 engines that can go up to 30 kn. For your optimal fishing experience, downriggers and fishfinding equipment are available. You can also use onboard amenities such as the toilet.

This charter specializes in offshore fishing on Lake Michigan. Even though the fish bites all year round, your chances of catching something during the cold season are slim. The real action happens from April to October when you can target a couple of species of Trout and several types of Salmon. You can go after these tasty trophies by using light tackle and trolling techniques.

Be sure to get the Michigan fishing license before the trip. On the other hand, the charter does provide the necessary fishing gear and lures. In case you end up catching some fish you can keep it, and the crew will help you with the cleaning. Families with children are welcome.

Have a relaxing day on the waters of Lake Michigan and give yourself the chance to catch some delicious fish. Don't wait up and contact Real Fishin.

Come fish Lake Michigan and give yourself the chance to stock up your fridge with some fresh fish. Don't be a stranger and drop by Frankfort, Michigan, where the Realfishin crew is waiting for you for a fishing trip. Their highly experienced Captain Mark Winowiski will take good care of you, but more importantly, he'll help you have a great time.

Welcome aboard Tiara, an offshore sport fishing model from 2001. It is 30' and it can accommodate groups of up to 6 guests. The boat is fitted with double Crusaders 5.7 engines that can go up to 30 kn. For your optimal fishing experience, downriggers and fishfinding equipment are available. You can also use onboard amenities such as the toilet.

This charter specializes in offshore fishing on Lake Michigan. Even though the fish bites all year round, your chances of catching something during the cold season are slim. The real action happens from April to October when you can target a couple of species of Trout and several types of Salmon. You can go after these tasty trophies by using light tackle and trolling techniques.

Be sure to get the Michigan fishing license before the trip. On the other hand, the charter does provide the necessary fishing gear and lures. In case you end up catching some fish you can keep it, and the crew will help you with the cleaning. Families with children are welcome.

Have a relaxing day on the waters of Lake Michigan and give yourself the chance to catch some delicious fish. Don't wait up and contact Real Fishin.

Mark Winowiski
Captain
Mark Winowiski
28 years of experience
responds within an hour

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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
88 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (88)

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Jesse Byars
Jesse Byars
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
The boys landed some big fish
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 19, 20262 adults1 child

We had an amazing charter fishing trip out of Frankfort, MI with Captian Mark on Real Fishin. The boat was clean, safe, and well-equipped and we were amazed at how many lines were in the water at one time. Captian Mark knew exactly where the fish were biting, and we reeled in a great catch of Steelhead, Coho salmon & Lakers. He was was helpful, friendly, and great with our group which included 2 young boys ages 14 & 12 on there very first charter boat adventure. We cannot wait to book another trip next summer. My sons still can not stop talking about the biggest fish they have ever caught!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Mark Winowiski
Response from Captain

thanks for the nice review hope to see you again.

Laura Delavan
Laura Delavan
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
helpful for mobility issues- thank you.
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 4, 20263 adults

Thank you, Captain Mark and Bob! My parents and I had a wonderful time fishing. thank you for the extra help and support with our mobility issues with getting on and off the boat, getting around the boat to take turns catching fish, and for having the chair available for my Dad to reel in a few fish while sitting. I’m sure my dad is already telling stories about catching a whale in Lake Michigan.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Mark Winowiski
Response from Captain

thanks for the nice review. thats really nice. im glad I could help.

Brian Gerwin
Brian Gerwin
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Experience!!!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 20263 adults

Awesome charter captain! We had a great fishing experience from start to finish. The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to put us on fish. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and everything was handled professionally. We caught plenty of fish and had a fantastic time on the water. Highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip!

Mark Winowiski
Response from Captain

thanks for the nice review. Hope to see you soon.

Mark Frizzo
Mark Frizzo
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Grandson’s first trip on big water!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 30, 20262 adults2 children

What a woderful adventure!!! This was my grandson’s first fishing trip on big water!!! King George (9) and Rico (7) had a GREAT time!! I credit our AWESOME Captain Mark and his amazing first mate, Rocky, for providing a trip that was safe, comfortable, relaxed, fun and very successful!!!!! We will be back!!!!🥇

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Mark Winowiski
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the nice review. Hope we will see you again.

Jeff Gingrich Gingrich
Jeff Gingrich Gingrich
Repeat angler
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Mark knows his stuff!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 3, 20265 adults

Cap'n Mark's goal was to get us into fish. His knowledge and skill combined with top quality gear and equipment got us into them! I highly recommend Real Fishing. we came away with nice fillets of King Salmon and Lake trout which he had cleaned and bagged in short order. A great experience!

Mark Winowiski
Response from Captain

Thanks for the nice review hope to see you again.

FAQs about Real Fishin

Real Fishin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Real Fishin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator Bring your own cooler drinks and snacks
  • Radar
Trips booked with Real Fishin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Real Fishin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Real Fishin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Real Fishin include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Mark Winowiski
Mark Winowiski

Frankfort, Michigan, United States

87 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up on a very good fishing lake inland. It just seems to be one of my favorite hobby's.

Mark Winowiski
Mark Winowiski
Angler's Choice
87
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
I grew up on a very good fishing lake inland. It just seems to be one of my favorite hobby's.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • First time on a charter boat.
    Jason V.
    Jason V.
  • first evening fishing trip, worked out great. captain was the best
    Ramon H.
    Ramon H.
  • Awesome Experience!!!
    Brian G.
    Brian G.
  • Captain Mark knows his stuff!
    Jeff G.
    Jeff G.
  • Grandson’s first trip on big water!
    Mark F.
    Mark F.
  • Fishing with Mark
    Norma J.
    Norma J.
  • Captain Mark rules!
    Matthew G.
    Matthew G.
  • Captain Mark made me a hero
    David P.
    David P.
  • FABULOUS FISHING!
    Deborah A.
    Deborah A.
  • July fishing trip
    Jerzy  .
    Jerzy .

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Lake Michigan
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Bring your own cooler drinks and snacks
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Frankfort right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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