There is no better time to escape the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and get back to nature with Unsalted Outfitters. Captain Scott Charon has been fishing Lake Michigan for over 2 decades, and is excited to share his passion for fishing with you.

Hop on board his brand new spacious 30’ Pursuit Offshore boat! Beautifully maintained, this boat can fit you and 5 fishing friends on board without crossing lines. This brand new vessel was made for fishing the Great Lakes. She has twin 454 HP Mercury engines, and full navigational and safety equipment. The engines, the extensive knowledge of the captain, and Fishfinder, all combine to make sure you stay on top of the fish all day.

You’ll spend the day targeting Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Coho Salmon, as well as King Salmon.

Children over 5 are welcome on board, and there are 2 life vests available for them. They will have some great stories to tell their friends back at school after this trip.

You are welcome to bring along your own food and drink. A cooler to take home your haul after the trip is advised. You must bring along a Michigan Fishing License on the day.

Book now for a great fishing adventure. Capt. Scott can’t wait to welcome you on board and start making some unforgettable memories together.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 7 - Sep 13 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $750
    The best way to start your day - fishing for Salmon and Trout with Captain Scott. You'll need to bring along a Michigan Fishing License and any food and drink you wish (no hard liquor). All fishing gear and tackle is provided.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 7 - Sep 13 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $750
    Join Captain Scott fishing for Salmon and Trout in this afternoon trip. All of the rods and reels are provided, you'll just need to bring along a Michigan Fishing License and any snacks and drinks you wish (no hard liquor).
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $750
    The best way to start your day - fishing for Salmon and Trout with Captain Scott. You'll need to bring along a Michigan Fishing License and any food and drink you wish (no hard liquor). All fishing gear and tackle is provided.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 7 - Sep 13 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $950
    Come along for a full day fishing for Salmon and Trout. All of the fishing equipment will be provided, you just need to bring along a Michigan Fishing License and any food and drink you want, but no hard liquor.

FAQs about Unsalted Outfitters

Unsalted Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Unsalted Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Unsalted Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma gear)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Unsalted Outfitters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Unsalted Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Unsalted Outfitters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Scott Charon
Holland, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
41 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Captain Scott Charon has been fishing the waters of Lake Michigan for the past two decades. He is very safety conscious on his boat and has all the latest safety equipment. He is also a member of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. He can't wait to show you the excitement of fishing for Trout and Salmon - whether you're new to fishing or an experienced angler, you'll have a great time on the water with him.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

3000 Pursuit (Sportfishing) originally built in 2000. Powered by 2 454HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma gear
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 5, 2 life vests on boar
No Smoking
No hard liquor too
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
Great experience
Great experience
Great experience
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Angler rating
39
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Dennis P.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 2023
The crew worked very hard. The boat was roomy, and we got some nice fish. We had a very good day. 👍👍👍👍👍  Denny...
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Dan D.
Alma, Michigan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2023
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Jeff B.
Caledonia, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow fishing but fun

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2022
Our fishing was not great, but it wasn’t for lack of trying!  Captain Scott and first mate Mike threw the book at the fish! ...
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Claire M.
Livonia, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Only three hours and we met our limit!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 8, 2022
I will start off by saying this was a very rare trip where we had 4-5 fish on the line with a party of two. So Captain Scott...
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Todd D.
Fishers, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommend Unsalted Outfitters

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip PM on August 17, 2022
Captain Scott and his crew were absolutely amazing! The most impressive thing is their skill in tracking and finding fish....
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