Dog Bone Charters
Dog Bone Charters
At Dog Bone Charters, Captain Greg Prieur wants you to have a fun and safe adventure. Being a Michigan native, Capt. Greg has been fishing in the area his whole life. He decided to turn his lifelong passion into a profession and became a licensed guide. His trips are available every day from May to the end of October.
Capt. Greg specializes in trolling, which is one of the most productive fishing techniques in Manistee. Your main targets will be Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon. You will use cut bait to catch Salmon, which is something this hard-fighting fish cannot resist as it has a voracious appetite.
You'll be fishing on a 30' Cherokee sportfishing boat, powered by 2 strong 350 HP Crusader engines. She accommodates a group of 6 guests and has plenty of seating space. While you wait for the fish to bite, you can rest under the hardtop, or soak up the sun at the back of the boat. The boat also features a private toilet, icebox for the catch, and downriggers.
At the end of your trip, Captain Greg will hang your catch for trophy pictures and then clean and package your fish for you to take home. Feel free to bring your own cooler for snacks and drinks. Each person 17 and older needs to purchase a valid Michigan fishing license before the trip.
Your adventure starts in Manistee marina. There's free parking nearby. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to meet the crew and load your stuff on the boat.
Book a trip with Dog Bone Fishing Charters and begin your Michigan Lake adventure!
At Dog Bone Charters, Captain Greg Prieur wants you to have a fun and safe adventure. Being a Michigan native, Capt. Greg has been fishing in the area his whole life. He decided to turn his lifelong passion into a profession and became a licensed guide. His trips are available every day from May to the end of October.
Capt. Greg specializes in trolling, which is one of the most productive fishing techniques in Manistee. Your main targets will be Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon. You will use cut bait to catch Salmon, which is something this hard-fighting fish cannot resist as it has a voracious appetite.
You'll be fishing on a 30' Cherokee sportfishing boat, powered by 2 strong 350 HP Crusader engines. She accommodates a group of 6 guests and has plenty of seating space. While you wait for the fish to bite, you can rest under the hardtop, or soak up the sun at the back of the boat. The boat also features a private toilet, icebox for the catch, and downriggers.
At the end of your trip, Captain Greg will hang your catch for trophy pictures and then clean and package your fish for you to take home. Feel free to bring your own cooler for snacks and drinks. Each person 17 and older needs to purchase a valid Michigan fishing license before the trip.
Your adventure starts in Manistee marina. There's free parking nearby. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to meet the crew and load your stuff on the boat.
Book a trip with Dog Bone Fishing Charters and begin your Michigan Lake adventure!
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Andrew HukRepeat angler•
Ontario, Canada•Member since 20222 trips5.0VerifiedNewFishing with Gregory
Morning half day on September 6, 2026 • 2 adultsOnce again Greg and Chris proved they are the best at what they do; a highly professional approach to any situation, combined with expert knowledge of the craft, makes them irreplaceable. Within two and a half hours, my two brothers and I had already caught our limits of beautiful silver salmon!!!!!
Steven Felix•
Michigan, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedThree fantastic years with Captain Greg!
Evening half day on August 5, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Greg and Chris are great guys. They put a lot of effort into making sure you get a great catch. Looking forward to going with these guys again next year!!
Jeffrey BrewerRepeat angler•Indiana, US•Member since 20184 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome trip with Dog Bone Charters
Evening half day on July 26, 2024 • 2 adultsBooked a father/son trip with my 17 yr old through Dog Bone out of Manistee. The trip was epic. We limited out and had an amazing time doing it. Captain Doug and First Mate Chris were great. They knew where the fish were and what they were biting. Captain Doug got phone calls throughout the 6 hour evening trip from other fishermen asking questions or providing info and updates. He is as in the know as it gets. Chris and Doug both worked hard to ensure a successful trip, but were laid back and a joy to share a boat with. Thank you guys for a trip that we will talk about for the rest of our lives!
Byron Eilenstine•Tennessee, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedBone Dog Charters
Morning half day on July 28, 2025 • 2 adultsCpt Greg and Chris both had their own lingo. They’ve obviously worked together many times and got us on fish quickly. I asked a billion questions like how do you tie on a copper line onto a reel and whisk shadows on the depth finder are fish. They were happy to teach me everything I wanted to know.
Lynn WilmotRepeat angler•Michigan, US•Member since 20222 trips5.0VerifiedBook it with Dog bone charters!
Evening half day on August 31, 2024 • 4 adultsBook your fishing charter with Dog bone and you will not regret it!This was our second adventure with Dog bone charters. It was fabulous! We had a great trip with first mate Chris and our captain Greg. They were polite and very knowledgeable. Answered all of our questions, joked with us which makes it fun.all in all we would recommend them and Dog bone charters to anyone wanting a great trip out to catch some fish!! Book with them!
Morgan EdmondsRepeat angler•Michigan, US•Member since 20206 trips5.0Verified6 hr afternoon trip with Captain Greg
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2023 • 4 adultsGreat time with a great crew. Captain Greg was nice and knowledgeable. Didn't feel rushed, got lots of time on the water and brought in a great haul. Was looking forward to catching some salmon, Captain Greg was honest up front letting us know the kings have been a little harder to get right now. Gave us the option to target them first or suggested trying for something closer first. We caught plenty of great sized trout and then went out further to try for some kings. He didn't seem frustrated with us for wanting to go out further for salmon and gave us our time plus some. Great crew, very enjoyable. Highly recommend 👌
Christopher SchefkeRepeat angler•Member since 20212 trips5.0VerifiedGreat crew
Morning half day on September 27, 2024 • 4 adultsBook a trip late in salmon season still was able to limit out . Captain an first mate worked hard so we can achieve our limit. Great time will be booking more fishing trips with Dog bone charters
Dustan ShipeRepeat angler•Indiana, US•Member since 20222 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome Birthday Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on September 10, 2022 • 6 adultsCaptain Greg was amazing during the entire process. This was a last minute trip and Captain Greg was able to fit us in and very accommodating. His knowledge put us on fish. The help was also very knowledgeable and they made a great team which definitely made the trip even better. This was our first Charter and was such a wonderful experience!!! We WILL be booking another trip next season with Dog Bone Charters. Thank you for a great trip, tight lines, and good times!!
Bk Hix•Michigan, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedHalf day with Greg.
Half Day Trip (PM) on September 16, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 childrenBeautiful September 16 day. The boat crew is very chill, well organized, and proficient. Each of the kids caught a salmon. Was hoping for more but it is late season, it is what it is. Next time.
Rich Stringer•Michigan, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedTruly, A Dog Bone Great Day
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 16, 2023 • 4 adultsGreg and Chris were absolutely great! Hooks in the water before sunrise and first strike within 10 minutes! Wish we could've stayed out longer! Already booked for next year! Thanks guys, we had a great day!!!
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Once again Greg and Chris proved they are the best at what they do; a highly professional approach to any situation, combined with expert knowledge of the craft, makes them irreplaceable. Within two and a half hours, my two brothers and I had already caught our limits of beautiful silver salmon!!!!!
thanks Andrew for the review! We enjoyed having you guys and really enjoyed trying homemade caviar from the fresh salmon eggs!!
Captain Greg and Chris are great guys. They put a lot of effort into making sure you get a great catch. Looking forward to going with these guys again next year!!
Thanks Steven, we love having you aboard!!
Captain Greg is a fishing expert and we have done two trips in a row where he limited us out each time. I highly recommend his boat and team.
Thanks tim glad you guys had a good time
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Booked a father/son trip with my 17 yr old through Dog Bone out of Manistee. The trip was epic. We limited out and had an amazing time doing it. Captain Doug and First Mate Chris were great. They knew where the fish were and what they were biting. Captain Doug got phone calls throughout the 6 hour evening trip from other fishermen asking questions or providing info and updates. He is as in the know as it gets. Chris and Doug both worked hard to ensure a successful trip, but were laid back and a joy to share a boat with. Thank you guys for a trip that we will talk about for the rest of our lives!
Thanks for the great review, we had a good time as well! Captain Greg
FAQs about Dog Bone Charters
- US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Evening half day (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning half day (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Private
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Ice box For fish
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shiman)
- Lures (And cut bait)
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (Works for tips; usually 20-25% of the trip price)
- Lake fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Trolling
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Manistee, Michigan, United States
Captain Gregory Prieur Jr. is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain and has been fishing Lake Michigan for over 30 years. Starting his fishing hobby as a young boy with his father and brother, it became a passion for him. He bought his first boat when he was 19 and fished Lake Michigan and the Saginaw Bay whenever he could. Although the boats have come and gone through the years, his love of fishing has remained steadfast. He bought his current boat, Dog Bone, in 2013 and has enjoyed fishing out of Manistee, MI ever since.
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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.
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Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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