Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (33 reviews)
 13051 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States

Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (33 reviews)
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13051 South West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI, United States

Lake Michigan – home to some of the best Trout fishing in the northern hemisphere, for a good reason. This bountiful area is only improved by Reelin Leland Fishing Charters, true local pros who’ll put you on the hottest bite around.

Join Captains Dylan Grant and Chris Oosee on board their 27’ Tiara, the Leelanautical. Manufactured in the ‘80s, she’s still in pristine condition; when you’ve got a good design it stands the test of time. She has a cuddy cabin layout, meaning you’ve got plenty of room to move around while chasing the bite. She can hold up to 6 anglers without them tangling lines while fishing at the same time. She’s powered by twin Crusader engines, with 540 HP of thrust – which allows her to develop an impressive maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Fishing the Great Lake Michigan means it’s all about Trout and Salmon. You’ll go trolling for Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead, and Chinook Salmon across the lake. Downriggers give you an edge as they allow you to troll deeper and put more lines in the water.

The charter will provide you with all the necessary equipment for this trip. Customers over the age of 17 will need a valid Michigan fishing license before starting their fishing trip. You should also bring polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and a waterproof camera to take pictures of your trophy catch!

If you’re ready to set on an unforgettable fishing adventure, you’re ready for a trip with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters – nothing melts stress away quicker than battling a massive King Salmon!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Best Bachelor Party Event Around!
Best Bachelor Party Event Around!
Outstanding
+20

Angler rating

29
2
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews
Showing: 5 of 33 reviews
Jeffry Peters
Jeffry Peters
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Tony
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on June 27, 20253 adults1 child
Nice captain. Very knowledgeable. Put us on more fish than we expected. Great experience and would love To go again
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you! Captain Chris enjoyed fishing with you.
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Christopher McDowell
Christopher McDowell
5.0
Verified
Best Bachelor Party Event Around!
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on April 5, 20255 adults
As the best man in my friend’s wedding, I scheduled this charter for us during the bachelor party in TC. Not only did we all limit out on lake trout, the crew went above and beyond to make our experience great. Would recommend, best charter experience I have had thus far!
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Response from Captain
April 6, 2025
Chris and I wish Sam the best on his upcoming marriage. We had a lot of fun fishing we you and your crew. Give us a call the next time you are in the area.
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Cody Plummer
Cody Plummer
5.0
Verified
Had a lot of fun!
Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on June 28, 20253 adults1 child
Chris was great, and we had a fantastic day out on the water!
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you for booking with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters.
0
Doug Joseph
Doug Joseph
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in July
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 3, 20233 adults
0
Natalie Saunders
Natalie Saunders
5.0
Verified
Super Friendly & Knowledgeable
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 26, 20242 adults2 children
My son and I went on our first fishing trip on Lake Michigan with Captain Chris & his son. They taught my young angler why they chose the bait they did, why the water temp, the depth, etc. It was so cool to watch the experience through my son’s eyes. We went on a 4 hour charter and caught some Lake Trout! Highly recommend, awesome experience!
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Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Response from Captain
July 26, 2024
Thank you so much. Captain Chris and 1st mate Alex really enjoyed fishing with you.
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Trip availability and prices

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November 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Best Bachelor Party Event Around!
Best Bachelor Party Event Around!
Outstanding
+20

Angler rating

29
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews
Showing: 5 of 33 reviews
Jeffry Peters
Jeffry Peters
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Tony
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on June 27, 20253 adults1 child
Nice captain. Very knowledgeable. Put us on more fish than we expected. Great experience and would love To go again
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you! Captain Chris enjoyed fishing with you.
0
Christopher McDowell
Christopher McDowell
5.0
Verified
Best Bachelor Party Event Around!
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on April 5, 20255 adults
As the best man in my friend’s wedding, I scheduled this charter for us during the bachelor party in TC. Not only did we all limit out on lake trout, the crew went above and beyond to make our experience great. Would recommend, best charter experience I have had thus far!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
April 6, 2025
Chris and I wish Sam the best on his upcoming marriage. We had a lot of fun fishing we you and your crew. Give us a call the next time you are in the area.
0
Cody Plummer
Cody Plummer
5.0
Verified
Had a lot of fun!
Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on June 28, 20253 adults1 child
Chris was great, and we had a fantastic day out on the water!
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you for booking with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters.
0
Doug Joseph
Doug Joseph
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in July
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 3, 20233 adults
0
Natalie Saunders
Natalie Saunders
5.0
Verified
Super Friendly & Knowledgeable
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 26, 20242 adults2 children
My son and I went on our first fishing trip on Lake Michigan with Captain Chris & his son. They taught my young angler why they chose the bait they did, why the water temp, the depth, etc. It was so cool to watch the experience through my son’s eyes. We went on a 4 hour charter and caught some Lake Trout! Highly recommend, awesome experience!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Response from Captain
July 26, 2024
Thank you so much. Captain Chris and 1st mate Alex really enjoyed fishing with you.
0

FAQs about Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1986
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
350 Crusader
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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