Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $600
    This trip departs at 6 am and is 4 hours long
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    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
    US $600
    If you're looking to spend your day off just right, sleep in and go fishing after that! You'll target Chinook Salmon, with possible Lake Trout and Steelhead biting as well. The charter will supply you with all the necessary equipment.

FAQs about Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

Traverse City Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 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)

Meet the Charter Operator

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

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

Tiara (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1986. Powered by 2 270HP 350 Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Using Big Jon downriggers

Amenities

Toilet
Stand up head. Similar to that in an airplane.
GPS
Navionics
Fishfinder
Lowrance
Refrigerator
Radar
Furuno

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano rods and reels
Snacks
Bring what you want to eat
Drinks
Bring what you want to drink

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
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

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Lots of fish!!!
Half day trip with Captain Dylan
Fantastic Charter Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Doug J.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 3, 2023
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Tony W.
Des Moines, IA
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Half Day Trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 13, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Chris fishing in Grand Traverse Bay! We have used Reelin Leland the past four years and always...
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Ethan P.
East Lansing, Michigan
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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...
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Matt J.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
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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...
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Half day trip with Captain Dylan

VERIFIED   Half Day - AM (Salmon & Lake Trout) on July 1, 2023
We had a great time fishing. Our Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly. Caught our limit and enjoyed the beautiful view....
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