Ludington Salmon Charter 

5.0
(28 reviews)
 Ludington, Ludington, MI 49431, United States–

Ludington Salmon Charter 

Ludington, MI, United States
–
27 ft
6
5.0
(28 reviews)

If you are searching for a great classic Salmon fishing trip, then Chunky Monkey Charters has got you covered. Captain Jody Blain has years of experience, and along with his first mate, will make sure you have an unforgettable fishing adventure.

These trips are great for the whole family. Children are more than welcome on board, and Capt. Jody and his first mate will happily teach the little ones step by step how to fish. They know how important it is to pass the rod onto the next generation. The kids will have a great story to tell their friends after they fish with Capt. Jody.

You will target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Steelhead. Any fish you catch within regulations can be kept. Capt. Jody will happily fillet your haul at the end of the trip. You only need to decide how to cook these delicious fish once you get home.

All rods, reels, and lures are provided. Please let Capt. Jody know if you are brand new to fishing – he will prepare live bait for you before you begin, to give you the best chance of hooking lots of fish.

All that's left to do now is grab your snacks, plenty of water, and fishing license for the day. Then you'll be ready to come and join Chunky Monkey Charters on the water for an unforgettable fishing experience.

If you are searching for a great classic Salmon fishing trip, then Chunky Monkey Charters has got you covered. Captain Jody Blain has years of experience, and along with his first mate, will make sure you have an unforgettable fishing adventure.

These trips are great for the whole family. Children are more than welcome on board, and Capt. Jody and his first mate will happily teach the little ones step by step how to fish. They know how important it is to pass the rod onto the next generation. The kids will have a great story to tell their friends after they fish with Capt. Jody.

You will target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Steelhead. Any fish you catch within regulations can be kept. Capt. Jody will happily fillet your haul at the end of the trip. You only need to decide how to cook these delicious fish once you get home.

All rods, reels, and lures are provided. Please let Capt. Jody know if you are brand new to fishing – he will prepare live bait for you before you begin, to give you the best chance of hooking lots of fish.

All that's left to do now is grab your snacks, plenty of water, and fishing license for the day. Then you'll be ready to come and join Chunky Monkey Charters on the water for an unforgettable fishing experience.

Jody Blain
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Jody Blain
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 28 - Sep 7
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
28 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (28)

  • Justin Tugaoen
    Justin Tugaoen
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Jody and Matt who got us on 14 fish including a few massive king salmon and steelhead. It was an incredibly worthwhile trip with a great crew! Highly recommend, we plan to do it again next year!

  • Steve Mcnulty
    Steve Mcnulty
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Jody and crew were great!

  • Anthony Domanski
    Anthony Domanski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish on !

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2024 • 3 adults

    Got out on the lake with captain Jody after a couple days of the lake being to rough to fish. He put us on fish and nice eaters at that. Had a nice mixed bag of kings and coho. Was first time salmon fishing for my sons on this trip. Captain Jody and first mate Luke did a awesome job instructing kids how to bring them in. Fishing trip was best charter I have ever been on. They know where to go to put you on fish. I will use this charter service in the future. Fish on !

  • John Lough
    John Lough
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    No small salmon here!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    What an outstanding charter we had with Jody Blain and Mack his mate, not only did they put us on fish but they were first class in guest treatment. We will book again next year and whole heartedly recommend them to others. Look for us next year!

  • James Lindeman
    James Lindeman
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 2024 • 4 adults

    4 of us went out with Captain Jody and mate Matt. Put us on the fish 10 minutes into the first troll. Caught fish consistently. Came to the dock with 11 salmon and brought home 52 lbs of salmon filets. This was our first experience on Lake Michigan and couldn't have asked for a better day! Thanks for a memorable trip!

  • David Campbell
    David Campbell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning bite

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025 • 4 adults

    We went out and as soon as we got set up to fish the bite was on. We put 8 kings in the boat in no time. It was a great trip and would definitely book again.

  • Brian Losey
    Brian Losey
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    Family salmon trip 2023

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2023 • 4 adults

    Captain Jody and first mate Don provided the best morning slaughtering kings. Went 9 for 10 with a 24 lbs personal best! The boat was comfy and it was nice doing nothing more than just catching fish. Jigging season right around the corner. We’ll be back with Chunky Monkey again soon! Schedule now and don’t miss out before the season ends.

  • Steven Fierle
    Steven Fierle
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Fishing Trip!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2024 • 2 adults

    A great time, recommended to everyone

  • Matt Colon
    Matt Colon
    us
    New Jersey, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Jodi

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2022 • 2 adults

    Had a great time! Jody and Luke were awesome, friendly and willing to field all of our silly questions for 6 hours and show us the ropes in salmon fishing :) Their boat is very well stocked & equipped and they spent the entire time furiously hunting for more, our arms are still sore from hauling in all the giant king salmon. Thanks guys!

  • Paula Rutan
    Paula Rutan
    us
    Michigan, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Jody

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 28, 2022 • 4 adults

Rating

5.0
28 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Justin Tugaoen
Justin Tugaoen
us
Ohio, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a great time with Captain Jody and Matt who got us on 14 fish including a few massive king salmon and steelhead. It was an incredibly worthwhile trip with a great crew! Highly recommend, we plan to do it again next year!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Steve McNulty
Steve McNulty
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
•
Member since 2025
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Good day on the water
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2026 • 2 adults

Jody and crew were great!

Anthony Domanski
Anthony Domanski
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
•
Member since 2020
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fish on !
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2024 • 3 adults

Got out on the lake with captain Jody after a couple days of the lake being to rough to fish. He put us on fish and nice eaters at that. Had a nice mixed bag of kings and coho. Was first time salmon fishing for my sons on this trip. Captain Jody and first mate Luke did a awesome job instructing kids how to bring them in. Fishing trip was best charter I have ever been on. They know where to go to put you on fish. I will use this charter service in the future. Fish on !

Tom MONROE
Tom MONROE
us
Ohio, US
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Jody is The Man!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

First time doing a salmon fishing charter and Jody gave us a great experience! We had a fish on before 6AM and landed some huge kings! I hope you have good arms because these fish will wear you out! Hoping to connect with Jody in April for walleye on Erie.

John Lough
John Lough
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2025
•
4 trips
5.0
Verified
No small salmon here!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2025 • 2 adults

What an outstanding charter we had with Jody Blain and Mack his mate, not only did they put us on fish but they were first class in guest treatment. We will book again next year and whole heartedly recommend them to others. Look for us next year!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon

FAQs about Ludington Salmon Charter

Ludington Salmon Charter offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Ludington Salmon Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushable electric toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Ludington Salmon Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Tips always appreciated)
Ludington Salmon Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Ludington Salmon Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Ludington Salmon Charter include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Jody Blain
Jody Blain

Ludington, Michigan, United States

38 Fishing Reports
44 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2018

''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''I started fishing when I was 3 years old on a family farm pond in a small rowboat.' With decades of experience, Captain Jody Blain will make sure you get on the fish. He loves everything about fishing, especially seeing the excitement on the faces of customers when they catch their first-ever fish. Capt. Jody is happy to teach everyone on board his boat how to fish, and can't wait to share his passion with you''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Jody Blain
Jody Blain
38
reports
44
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''I started fishing when I was 3 years old on a family farm pond in a small rowboat.' With decades of experience, Captain Jody Blain will make sure you get on the fish. He loves everything about fishing, especially seeing the excitement on the faces of customers when they catch their first-ever fish. Capt. Jody is happy to teach everyone on board his boat how to fish, and can't wait to share his passion with you''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Good day on the water
    Steve M.
    Steve M.
  • Awesome trip!
    Justin T.
    Justin T.
  • Great morning bite
    David C.
    David C.
  • No small salmon here!!
    John L.
    John L.
  • Great day fishing
    James L.
    James L.
  • Awesome Fishing Trip!!
    Steven F.
    Steven F.
  • Family salmon trip 2023
    Brian L.
    Brian L.
  • Half day trip with Captain Jodi
    Matt C.
    Matt C.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Flushable electric toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Tips always appreciated

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Ludington right now

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

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