Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters 

4.9
(39 reviews)
 13051 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States–

Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters 

Traverse City, MI, United States
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27 ft
6
4.9
(39 reviews)

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!

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!

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
16 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 30
Lake Trout
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Oct 15
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
39 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (32)

What anglers say

87%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

Reviews (39)

  • Tim Freiburger
    Tim Freiburger
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jeff is the man!!

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults

    The boys and Aaron and I had a great experience with Jeff. Great conversations and he worked his tale off to get the fish in the boat. we will definitely fish with him again.

  • Jon Chance
    Jon Chance
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Limited out on fish!

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on August 6, 2026 • 5 adults

    Jeff was amazing. Super friendly and knowledable. We limited out on lake trout with a 13, 12, and 2 10 pound fish. He also had some great stories.

  • Michael Serafini-keppel
    Michael Serafini-keppel
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Christopher Mcdowell
    Christopher Mcdowell
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Bachelor Party Event Around!

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on April 5, 2025 • 5 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!

  • Natalie Saunders
    Natalie Saunders
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Super Friendly & Knowledgeable

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 26, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 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!

  • Ethan Pilarski
    Ethan Pilarski
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    Fantastic Charter Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan!

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on June 4, 2023

    From start to finish, everything about this trip was top-notch, making it a remarkable fishing trip. Captain Tony and Dylan were not only highly skilled and knowledgeable about the area's fishing spots but also incredibly friendly and helpful. We had action throughout the trip and were able to bring in a handful of king salmon and lake trout. The equipment on board was exceptional and the boat itself was immaculate, I would highly recommend booking your next charter with them!

  • Neil Dempster
    Neil Dempster
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding

    Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on August 13, 2024 • 4 adults

    Captain Chris and Alex were absolutely fantastic considering the hard conditions. My two boys and father in law had a wonderful time and caught lots of fish! Fantastic time! Looking forward to coming back again!!!

  • Matt Jakubowski
    Matt Jakubowski
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    We needed a bigger cooler!

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on April 29, 2023

    Be sure to clear out freezer space, and bring your largest cooler! Captain Tony puts you over the bite! I take an annual trip with both family and friends, and I wouldn't go with anyone else. He makes each trip an exciting experience for all. You won't find a Captain with better knowledge, or equipment than Tony.

  • James Bennett
    James Bennett
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    Full day with captain Tony

    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on August 20, 2022

    Captain Tony is a very experienced charter boat captain with all the necessary equipment to put you on and catch fish. But more importantly he knows how to have fun and is great with families and younger anglers. Me and my boys have been out with him multiple times and always have a great time.

  • Steve Mcelhiney
    Steve Mcelhiney
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Lots of fish!!!

    Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on August 22, 2023 • 2 adults

    This was an amazing day. Captain Chris and Alex were fantastic. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend

FAQs about Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Evening Trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day - PM (Salmon & Lake Trout) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Stand up head. Similar to that in an airplane.
  • GPS Navionics
  • Fishfinder Lowrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar Furuno
Trips booked with Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano rods and reels)
  • Snacks (Bring what you want to eat )
  • Drinks (Bring what you want to drink )
Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan from West Grand Traverse Bay)
  • Nearshore fishing (Traverse City )
  • Offshore fishing (Fishing near Power Island)
Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your operator

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
54 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2018
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters comprises Captain Tony Radjenovich aboard the Leelanaut, a 28' Hewescraft, running out of Leland and Captains Jeff Shaw and Chris Oosee running the Leelanautical, a 27' Tiara running from Traverse City. Among themselves, they have decades of experience in the waters of Michigan. Book a trip with them and start your adventure!
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Fully verified
2
reports
54
reviews
2018
member since
~2h
response
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters comprises Captain Tony Radjenovich aboard the Leelanaut, a 28' Hewescraft, running out of Leland and Captains Jeff Shaw and Chris Oosee running the Leelanautical, a 27' Tiara running from Traverse City. Among themselves, they have decades of experience in the waters of Michigan. Book a trip with them and start your adventure!

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water, with another group member partially visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Jon C.
    Jon C.
    Jeff was amazing. Super friendly and knowledable. We limited out on lake trout with a 13, 12, and 2 10 pound fish. He also had some great stories.
  • Adult angler holding a large northern pike aboard a fishing boat on open water, with trolling rods and onboard electronics visible.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Tim F.
    Tim F.
    The boys and Aaron and I had a great experience with Jeff. Great conversations and he worked his tale off to get the fish in the boat. we will definitely fish with him again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a clear day, showcasing the beautiful waters of the lake.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Christopher M.
    Christopher M.
    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!
  • Two anglers preparing a selection of freshly caught salmon at a cleaning station, showcasing the successful catch from a night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Neil D.
    Neil D.
    Captain Chris and Alex were absolutely fantastic considering the hard conditions. My two boys and father in law had a wonderful time and caught lots of fish! Fantastic time! Looking forward to coming back again!!!
  • A young boy and an adult proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Natalie S.
    Natalie S.
    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!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large salmon aboard a small fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Steve M.
    Steve M.
    This was an amazing day. Captain Chris and Alex were fantastic. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend
  • Two anglers display multiple freshly caught fish aboard a boat on a calm lake, with fishing rods and open-water scenery in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Violet L.
    Violet L.
    We had a great time fishing. Our Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly. Caught our limit and enjoyed the beautiful view. Great experience! Definitely recommend!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Fishing has been very good on West Grand Traverse Bay. Traverse Reelin Leland Fishing has had a great weekend fishing. On the morning of June 10th Dylan set out trolling the west side of West Grand Traverse Bay set three downriggers one with a cowbell and and spin-n-glow another with a spin doctor and a spin-n-glo, the center rigger was set with a spoon. Dylan and crew had caught a couple of lake trout on each of the spin-n-glo rigs, then the middle rigger took off screaming line out! It was a Spring King in the Bay. This King took a green dotted glow Beaver Lure spoon for a long ride, It was retrieved and landed after a great fight. Later that day Dylan set up the boat the same as in the morning and had a great time catching Lake Trout for his crew. The fish bit on all rigs as they went 9 for 11, what a great fishing trip!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    John M.
    John M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Stand up head. Similar to that in an airplane.
GPS
Navionics
Fishfinder
Lowrance
Refrigerator
Radar
Furuno
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano rods and reels
Snacks
Bring what you want to eat
Drinks
Bring what you want to drink

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids have the best luck
You keep catch
Captains Dylan and Chris will clean your catch
Catch and release allowed
We only keep what we need to eat
Disabled accessible
Will make accommodations

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

What’s biting in Traverse City right now

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

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