Ludington Salmon Charter 

5.0/5 (21 reviews)
 Ludington, Ludington, MI 49431, United States

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

Captain

Jody Blain

8 years of experience

Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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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 - Aug 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

83%

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Anthony D.
Anthony D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish on !

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2024

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 !

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 !  

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 Anthony D. recommends Ludington Salmon Charter

James L.
James L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 2024

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!

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!  

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Aaron H.
Aaron H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2024

This is the 2nd year we have gone out with Chunky Monkey Charters. Had a great time last year and did not think it could get any better, but it did. We have constant action with doubles, triples and even a quadruple header on at once. When we got back to the dock we definitely had the biggest overall catch. Great Charter and a Great time.

This is the 2nd year we have gone out with Chunky Monkey Charters. Had a great time last year and did not think it could get any better, but it did. We have constant action with doubles, triples and even a quadruple header on at once. When we got back to the dock we definitely had the biggest overall catch. Great Charter and a Great time.  

 Aaron H. recommends Ludington Salmon Charter

Alex C.
Alex C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jody

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2024

Jody was great to fish with. He went above and beyond to put us on fish. The fishing was fantastic and he was great with our two boys. We will definitely be back in the future. Thanks again.

Jody was great to fish with. He went above and beyond to put us on fish. The fishing was fantastic and he was great with our two boys. We will definitely be back in the future. Thanks again.  

 Alex C. recommends Ludington Salmon Charter

Matt K.
Matt K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2024

We made plans to fry Salmon for supper and our catch did not disappoint! Jody and first mate were excellent guides. We had a great time and the Salmon was terrific!

We made plans to fry Salmon for supper and our catch did not disappoint! Jody and first mate were excellent guides. We had a great time and the Salmon was terrific!  

 Matt K. recommends Ludington Salmon Charter

FAQs about Ludington Salmon Charter

What are the trip rates for Ludington Salmon Charter?

Ludington Salmon Charter offers the following trip to customers:

  • US $700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Ludington Salmon Charter?

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
What's included in the trip price with Ludington Salmon Charter?

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)
What types of fishing does Ludington Salmon Charter offer?

Ludington Salmon Charter offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Ludington Salmon Charter offer?

Ludington Salmon Charter offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Ludington Salmon Charter?

Top targeted fish species with Ludington Salmon Charter include:

  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet your captain

Jody Blain

Ludington, Michigan, United States

30 Fishing Reports
35 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
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.

Fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Lake Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

What's on board

Toilet

Flushable electric toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Refrigerator

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the 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.

Listing policies

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 to 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

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