FishGH – Danel
'Kids welcome and adults tolerated' is the motto of FishGH and what it is all about. This charter company has been a family business on the boardwalk at Chinook Pier Grand Haven since 1984 and continues the tradition today. They believe that kids are the future and offer family-friendly adventures on Lake Michigan.
Whether you are planning that getaway fishing trip, a summer vacation with your family and friends, or even want to entertain corporate clients, FishGH and the Grand Haven area are all ready for you.
You will be fishing aboard the Danel, a 33' Trojan boat. She provides a very stable trolling platform and more comfort than the 30' boats in the area. Built back in 1985, she was overhauled in 2020 and can cruise at a top speed of 30 knots thanks to her twin 350 HP Crusader engines.
Danel can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers and is rigged with modern electronics and technologies to save your time while searching for a big one. Her top-notch GPS and fishfinder build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding.
On your day out, you will be trolling for Chinook and Coho Salmon, along with Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout. All trips include the use of quality rods, reels, and lures, as well as the assistance of the first mate, who works for tips. Just bring a valid Michigan fishing license, your food, drinks, and hop onboard. The only thing that's missing is you!
The crew also participates in the Catch and Cook program that allows you to bring your catch to select local restaurants. Just let the captain know that you'd like to take part in the program.
'Kids welcome and adults tolerated' is the motto of FishGH and what it is all about. This charter company has been a family business on the boardwalk at Chinook Pier Grand Haven since 1984 and continues the tradition today. They believe that kids are the future and offer family-friendly adventures on Lake Michigan.
Whether you are planning that getaway fishing trip, a summer vacation with your family and friends, or even want to entertain corporate clients, FishGH and the Grand Haven area are all ready for you.
You will be fishing aboard the Danel, a 33' Trojan boat. She provides a very stable trolling platform and more comfort than the 30' boats in the area. Built back in 1985, she was overhauled in 2020 and can cruise at a top speed of 30 knots thanks to her twin 350 HP Crusader engines.
Danel can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers and is rigged with modern electronics and technologies to save your time while searching for a big one. Her top-notch GPS and fishfinder build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding.
On your day out, you will be trolling for Chinook and Coho Salmon, along with Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout. All trips include the use of quality rods, reels, and lures, as well as the assistance of the first mate, who works for tips. Just bring a valid Michigan fishing license, your food, drinks, and hop onboard. The only thing that's missing is you!
The crew also participates in the Catch and Cook program that allows you to bring your catch to select local restaurants. Just let the captain know that you'd like to take part in the program.

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We have never chartered a fishing boat before, we were a little nervous but tried this for the first time because one of us would go back to his country soon. One of his to do list in the US was this, and we did it! We got 3 big King salmon (bigger than 800mm, the biggest was 840mm!) and 1 middle size King salmon, and also 830mm size steel head! (6/21/2026) That was incredible and definitely worth chartering this FishGH! Captain is very kind and nice and also great teacher to tell us how to and what to do at the right timing! It was pretty fun!! Thank you!!

We had an amazing trip and caught both King Salmon and Steelhead! The captain and his crew were absolutely amazing—very friendly, talkative, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. They did a great job guiding me and my cousins, showing us the proper way to handle the rods and helping us throughout the whole trip. What made it really special was being able to make memories that we’ll never forget, meet new people, and share some great experiences together. Definitely a trip we’ll be talking about for a long time!
Had a great experience this past week. We caught a few salmon and had several other hits throughout the trip, which kept things exciting. The crew was knowledgeable, professional, and very personable, making the day enjoyable from start to finish. They were great at sharing their expertise and ensuring everyone had a good time. I would definitely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun and successful day on the water.
The wind was strong and the waves were big, but we decided to try it anyways. The captain and first mate rigged the lines and we ended up catching some fish.  Due to our travel plans, we were stuck with only this day and the captain made sure we were safe. Definitley wanna come back in the spring or the fall and fish for something different as the fish change with the seasons and would book with them again.
First time salmon fishing and our Captain and mate were fantastic. Hit some pretty significant weather that the boat road through great and was very comfortable. Caught some great fish in the process. Will definitely charter with FishGH again.

Our trip was fantastic! The crew knew exactly what they were doing and where to go to catch the fish. We caught a ton of salmon, one lake trout, and one Steelhead. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
We had a ball with Brandon. He’s one of a kind. I recommend this Charter to everyone. I had a little motion sickness but they made our ride a wonderful experience. Thank you so much and we will see you next year.
Our family really enjoyed the trip. didn’t catch much. Only one to take home. would definitely recommend not doing the two hour. You don’t really leave the harbor. the 5 hour is definitely the way to go.
The efficiency of timing and the two captains one crew member and a half were efficient. Astro helped my knees pull in a big one 14 pounder I appreciate that he worked very diligently. We couldn’t have done it with Adam.
we had a great experience. over several hours we caught 7 salmon ranging from 10 to 21lbs. great staff! very friendly and amazing service! i will recommend them to everyone.
















