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 

Traverse City, MI, United States
27 ft
6
4.9/5 (33 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
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Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
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Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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 - Sep 30
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (23)

What anglers say

85%
Recommended

All reviews (33)

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Nicole Schilling
Nicole Schilling
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 14, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 14, 2026

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Doug Joseph
Doug Joseph
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in July
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 3, 20233 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, 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!

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

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.

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, 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!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much. Captain Chris and 1st mate Alex really enjoyed fishing with you.

Tony Wagner
Tony Wagner
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip with Captain Chris
Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 13, 20236 adults

We had a great time with Captain Chris fishing in Grand Traverse Bay! We have used Reelin Leland the past four years and always enjoyed our times on the boat. This time was no different. One of my sons has always wanted to catch a salmon and has tried for several years to get one. This year he was fortunate enough to reel one in with our first bite of the day, a 13 pound King! Reelin Leland has always been and will always be the place we go to when we vacation in the northern Michigan area.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout

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 (Using Big Jon downriggers)
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
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2018

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters comprises Captain Tony Radjenovich aboard the Leelanaut, a 28' Hewescraft, running out of Leland and Captains Dylan Grant 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!

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2018

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters comprises Captain Tony Radjenovich aboard the Leelanaut, a 28' Hewescraft, running out of Leland and Captains Dylan Grant 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

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan from West Grand Traverse Bay
Nearshore Fishing
Traverse City
Offshore Fishing
Fishing near Power Island

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Using Big Jon downriggers

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.

More details

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

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What’s biting in Traverse City right now

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

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