Book a trip with Leisure Time Charters and captain Mike will gladly take you out and show you some of the best fisheries on Lake Michigan, all while keeping your comfort and safety first and foremost.

Captain Mike has been in the charter fishing industry since 1983, he also holds a Wisconsin state record for catching the biggest Coho Salmon, that weighed 26 pounds, 2 ounces. If you are looking for a chance to land a new personal record catching Salmon, heading out with Capt. Mike is by far your best bet.

His trusty partner and your transportation for the day is a 37’ Sea Ray cruiser, perfectly equipped to take you and up to 5 more anglers to unforgettable fishing adventures. She has twin 370 HP Cummins engines that can develop a speed of 38 mph. Because the vessel is fast and stable, you will be in the best fishing spots in no time.

The boat is very spacious and clean, and on it, you’ll find all the fishing gear you might need. Rods, reel, lures, and tackle are all included in the price, as well as catch cleaning and filleting, you just bring a cooler or a bag to take your catch home.

Capt. Mike specializes in trolling, which means everybody on the boat can fish at the same time. You will be catching Coho and Chinook Salmon, as well as Lake, Rainbow and Brown Trout, all of which are not only fun to catch, but also make a fabulous meal.

Kids, novices, and passionate anglers can all join in on a trip with Leisure Time Charters. Hook your biggest Salmon yet and have the best time discovering the bountiful waters of Lake Michigan!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (5 Hour AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15
    US $675
    A great choice for a group looking to experience a morning oflake Michigan fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15
    US $675
    The best choice for those who are not "morning" people! A perfect way to enjoy some sunshine along with your fishing trip and still be off the water in time for dinner.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15
    US $775
    On this trip, you will have 6 hours to fish, so even more time to catch something really impressive. Chase after Coho and Chinook Salmon in the less accessible waters, where you can find real A-listers.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15
    US $1,000
    This is the trip to book when you want to spend your whole day fishing, as well as when Coho and Chinook are located further offshore and you need more time to get to the fishing grounds.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Mid Lake Reef
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,100
    This is a specialized trip for those looking for a bit more adventure! On this trip we take you to the mid-lake reef, located approximately 18 miles offshore. This trip targets high jumping, hard fighting rainbow trout and coho salmon. The best fishing on the reef is during the warmer months of July and August, when the lake water usually warms up closer to shore, sending these two species further offshore. Because this is a specialized trip, we advise calling before booking.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Leisure Time Charters

Leisure Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $675 per group - Half Day Trip (5 Hour AM) (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Mid Lake Reef (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Leisure Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-hea
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Leisure Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa, Penn)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Leisure Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Offshore Fishing (As far as needed to catch fish)

Leisure Time Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Leisure Time Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Charter Operator

Leisure Time Charters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
27 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
I have been a fisherman since I can remember, but charter fishing offered an opportunity to earn a living while doing something I enjoy. After 39 years, it is still as exciting as it was when I first started it. I was lucky enough to have a client catch the current state record for Coho Salmon in 1999, which is 26 pounds, 2 ounces. I look forward to breaking the record again sometime in the future.

About this listing

Targeted species

Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Sea Ray (Cruiser) originally built in 1993. Powered by 2 370HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 33 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Offshore Fishing
As far as needed to catch fish

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Full-hea
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa, Penn
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Nick L.
Milwaukee, WI
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Half Day PM Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2023
Had a planned group trip with my father, father-in-law, and other family out on Lake Michigan. Captain Mike was upfront about...
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Dominique N.
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Captain Mike - WONDERFUL Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (5 Hour AM) on July 8, 2023
It was my brother’s 50th bday weekend, so six of us joined in this experience. Mike was extremely friendly, knowledgeable,...
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Steven C.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 24, 2023
We took our 4 boys (8-12 yo) and Capt Chris couldn’t have been more patient answering their questions and letting them help...
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Michael L.
Mukwonago, WI
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 2023
cleanest boat i ever fished on . captain Mike knew his stuff .caught a lot of nice salmon.had a great time.highly recomend.
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Half day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (5 Hour AM) on May 27, 2023
Captain Mike is phenomenal! Book your charter with Captain Mike and you will enjoy!
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