Dog Bone Charters 

5.0
(100 reviews)
 267 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI 49660, United States–

Dog Bone Charters 

Manistee, MI, United States
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30 ft
6
5.0
(100 reviews)

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!

Gregory Prieur Jr
Captain
Gregory Prieur Jr
8 years of experience
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Morning half day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Evening half day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 22 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (114)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (100)

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Andrew Huk
Andrew Huk
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gregory
Morning half day on September 6, 2026 • 2 adults

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!!!!!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Gregory Prieur Jr
Response from Captain

thanks Andrew for the review! We enjoyed having you guys and really enjoyed trying homemade caviar from the fresh salmon eggs!!

Steven Felix
Steven Felix
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Three fantastic years with Captain Greg!
Evening half day on August 5, 2026 • 4 adults

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!!

Gregory Prieur Jr
Response from Captain

Thanks Steven, we love having you aboard!!

Timothy Luchini
Timothy Luchini
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Two trips in a row where Captain Greg limited us out
Evening half day on July 5, 2026 • 5 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Gregory Prieur Jr
Response from Captain

Thanks tim glad you guys had a good time

Stephen Luke
Stephen Luke
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
The captain canceled
August 6, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on August 6, 2026

The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Jeffrey Brewer
Jeffrey Brewer
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2018
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip with Dog Bone Charters
Evening half day on July 26, 2024 • 2 adults

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!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Gregory Prieur Jr
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, we had a good time as well! Captain Greg

FAQs about Dog Bone Charters

Dog Bone Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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)
When you book a trip with Dog Bone Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box For fish
  • Radar
Trips booked with Dog Bone Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shiman)
  • Lures (And cut bait)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Works for tips; usually 20-25% of the trip price)
Dog Bone Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Dog Bone Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Dog Bone Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Gregory Prieur Jr
Gregory Prieur Jr
Manistee, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
100 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2018
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.
Gregory Prieur Jr
Gregory Prieur Jr
1
reports
100
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
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.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Gregory
    Andrew H.
    Andrew H.
  • Three fantastic years with Captain Greg!
    Steven F.
    Steven F.
  • Bone Dog Charters
    Byron E.
    Byron E.
  • Great crew
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.
  • Book it with Dog bone charters!
    Lynn W.
    Lynn W.
  • Awesome trip with Dog Bone Charters
    Jeffrey B.
    Jeffrey B.
  • Truly,  A Dog Bone Great Day
    Rich S.
    Rich S.
  • Half Day Trip
    Scott F.
    Scott F.
  • Fishing with Gregory
    James S.
    James S.
  • July fishing trip
    Mike L.
    Mike L.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1992
Boat manufacturer
Cherokee
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Jasper
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Ice box
For fish
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shiman
Lures
And cut bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Works for tips; usually 20-25% of the trip price

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age policy; life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Manistee right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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