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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 22
    US $700
    This early-morning trip lasts for 6 hours approximately. There is no minimum age policy for the kids, so bring the whole family along. You'll set after Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon (Coho and Chinook). Capt. Greg will clean and fillet your catch after the trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 22
    US $700
    Sleep longer and then join Capt. Greg on this afternoon adventure. Bring your family and friends along. Your crew will clean your catch after the trip, so get ready to take some tasty fillets home.
  • Private trip
    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)
    US $900
    This amazing trolling trip starts early in the morning when the fish action is at its peak. You'll mostly target Coho and Chinook Salmon but you can also catch Rainbow and Lake Trout. Purchase your fishing license and bring your snacks and drinks (moderate alcohol consumption is allowed). Capt. Greg will provide your fishing equipment and cut bait.
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FAQs about Dog Bone Charters

Dog Bone Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 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)

Meet the Captain

Gregory Prieur Jr
Manistee, Michigan, United States
85 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Cherokee (Sportfishing) originally built in 1992. Powered by 2 350HP Jasper engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
For fish

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shiman
Lures
And cut bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Works for tips; usually 20-25% of the trip price

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 min. age policy; life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Hannah R.
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 10, 2023
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MORGAN E.
Baldwin, MI
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6 hr afternoon trip with Captain Greg

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2023
Great time with a great crew.  Captain Greg was nice and knowledgeable.  Didn’t feel rushed, got lots of time on the water...
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Dennis P.
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A Great Tip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2023
This was my second trip with dog bone. They work really hard to ensure a wonderful experience. The captain and first mate were...
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David F.
Ludington, Michigan
Excellent
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PM Trip with Captain Greg

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2023
We had an outstanding experience with Captain Greg and first mate Chris. They made everything easy and worked hard to find...
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Brian H.
Lansing, Michigan
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Half day with Greg.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 16, 2023
Beautiful September 16 day. The boat crew is very chill, well organized, and proficient. Each of the kids caught a salmon....
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