Windrift Sport Fishing
Windrift Sport Fishing
Step aboard the Windrift and experience the best fishing Saginaw Bay has to offer. Based out of Linwood, Michigan, Windrift Sport Fishing is in a prime location on Lake Huron's popular bay. Captain Douglas McQueen will be your guide on these waters. An avid angler throughout his life, he's been a certified captain since 1980. With decades of experience fishing the Great Lakes, there's nobody better to show you what fishing is all about here.
You'll drift along the bay aboard a 30' Sea Ray cruiser, powered by twin 340 HP Mercury engines. Restored in 2016 to modern standards, she's built for your comfort. Fitted with a kitchen, bed, and toilet, you're in for a smooth ride on board. She's also a vessel built for serious fishing. A livewell and outriggers are fitted on board, including space to set up to 16 trolling lines, so you'll have the advantage when trying to lure the bite.
It's all about the Perch on these waters. The largest of the family, Walleye, is targeted throughout the season, with Yellow Perch showing up from August to September. The bigger species are a match for any angler and you'll have to be on your A-game to keep these beauties on the end of your line all the way to the boat. Spring into action when you hear the reels screech, and use all of your strength to pull the fish in.
Capt. Douglas will do everything he can to get you on the fish, contacting other captains if necessary. At the end of the day, his first mate will clean and prepare your catch to take home. These fish are delicious, and so you're in for a real treat when you fry it up later that night. Just make sure to bring a cooler to keep the fish fresh when on board. Come and experience Great Lakes fishing, Windrift Sport Fishing is calling you aboard!
Please note that there's a legal limit of how many fish you can catch, and trips may end earlier than planned if you hit the number.
Capt. Douglas accepts credit card payments from Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
Step aboard the Windrift and experience the best fishing Saginaw Bay has to offer. Based out of Linwood, Michigan, Windrift Sport Fishing is in a prime location on Lake Huron's popular bay. Captain Douglas McQueen will be your guide on these waters. An avid angler throughout his life, he's been a certified captain since 1980. With decades of experience fishing the Great Lakes, there's nobody better to show you what fishing is all about here.
You'll drift along the bay aboard a 30' Sea Ray cruiser, powered by twin 340 HP Mercury engines. Restored in 2016 to modern standards, she's built for your comfort. Fitted with a kitchen, bed, and toilet, you're in for a smooth ride on board. She's also a vessel built for serious fishing. A livewell and outriggers are fitted on board, including space to set up to 16 trolling lines, so you'll have the advantage when trying to lure the bite.
It's all about the Perch on these waters. The largest of the family, Walleye, is targeted throughout the season, with Yellow Perch showing up from August to September. The bigger species are a match for any angler and you'll have to be on your A-game to keep these beauties on the end of your line all the way to the boat. Spring into action when you hear the reels screech, and use all of your strength to pull the fish in.
Capt. Douglas will do everything he can to get you on the fish, contacting other captains if necessary. At the end of the day, his first mate will clean and prepare your catch to take home. These fish are delicious, and so you're in for a real treat when you fry it up later that night. Just make sure to bring a cooler to keep the fish fresh when on board. Come and experience Great Lakes fishing, Windrift Sport Fishing is calling you aboard!
Please note that there's a legal limit of how many fish you can catch, and trips may end earlier than planned if you hit the number.
Capt. Douglas accepts credit card payments from Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
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Patrick Bell•
Michigan, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFun Day Fishing on the Bay!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2026 • 2 adultsWow, what a great trip we had! Doug and Ken are super knowledgeable about catching Walleye and we learned so much, and caught just shy of our limit! The boat was extremely nice, and clean, and the equipment was top notch and worked really well! The guys had just received a brand new type of lure that we used and had great success with it! We will definitely be coming back to fish with them next year!! Highly recommend! Thanks guys!
William Finch•Illinois, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Experience
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2026 • 4 adultsDespite less than perfect conditions and changing weather, Captain Doug and First Mate Ken found the fish and techniques needed to fill the cooler with several very nice fish. The were both very knowledgeable, friendly and GREAT with the kids. I will be recommending Windrift to all my fishing friends.
Joe Thomas•Michigan, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Birthday Trip For Dad and Son!
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2026 • 2 adultsCan’t say enough good things about the trip we had with Captain Doug and First Mate Ken! Communication was great before the trip and they made my son and I feel very welcome onboard. We caught our limit with ease! Highly recommend if you have younger kids! We will be back!
Justin HannahRepeat angler•Michigan, US•Member since 20193 trips4.7VerifiedGreat trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2026 • 4 adultsHad issues with the captain Doug’s boat while leaving the dock, but he was able to find us another captain that did not have a charter booked for that morning that would take us out so we were still able to fish. Thank you Doug from Windrift, and thank you Greg from kingeyes charter fishing for the great day
Anthony MichaelsRepeat angler•Pennsylvania, US•Member since 20262 trips5.0VerifiedMay fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Doug and Ken did a great job for us they used all of there knowledge to try and get us our limit. They were constantly adapting and trying a new way to catch fish.We all had a great time.
Heidi TaylorRepeat angler•Minnesota, US•Member since 20234 trips5.0VerifiedBest Trip Ever
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2026 • 4 adultsDoug and Ken were great and got us on some great sized Walleye and Perch!! We would highly recommend them if you are looking to fish Lake Huron!!
- Jim HavlichekRepeat angler•Michigan, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0Verified
Windy but Decent Fishing
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 10, 2026 • 5 adultsWasn't able to attend this trip but my son's went and Capt. Doug put them on the fish. Some big, some small but my son's say it was great.
Mike Blemaster•Michigan, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedExcellent Charter
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrenHad a great time with Capt.Douglas and Windrift Charters. Him and First Mate Ken are top notch and will put fish in the boat
- John Reed•Tennessee, USMember since 20255.0Verified
Walleye On
Full Day Trip on May 16, 2026 • 6 adultsHad a great day. Caught a ton of fish and were treated great by our Captain and First Mate. We will be back.
Tammy Blaska•Michigan, USMember since 20254.7VerifiedGreat Trip!!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2025 • 5 adultsWe had an amazing time fishing. The crew was doing everything they possibly could to find fish. We appreciate the extra effort and the skills of our deck hand as well as the captain. We will be booking again next year.
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Here is a balanced and helpful review you can post: ## Great Day on the Water with Wind Drift Charters! **Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) We had a solid day out with Wind Drift Charters! Despite the elements fighting against us, the crew worked incredibly hard to make sure we had a successful trip. ### The Good: * **The Catch:** We ended up bringing home **18 walleye**! We easily had several more on the hook that unfortunately got off right at the boat, so the action was definitely there. * **The Crew:** The first mate was absolutely fantastic—attentive, quick, and kept things moving. The captain was highly professional, friendly, and clearly knew where the fish were hiding. ### The Not-So-Good: * **Weather & Scheduling:** The only real downsides to the experience were some scheduling issues leading up to the trip and some rough weather on the day of. Mother Nature didn't want to cooperate, which made things a bit challenging. **Final Verdict:** Even with the scheduling hiccups and choppy weather, the crew's professionalism and the excellent catch rate made this a great charter. I’d definitely fish with Wind Drift again!
Yes the weather was definitely against us. The fish was picking at the baits and in the end we lost some fish. The guys was fun and a good group to fish with. Hope to have you on the Windrift Charter’s again soon.
Capt Doug and Ken made the outing a great experience. We were a party of 5 with two dads and 3 teenage sons. Unlike previous charters we have taken Capt Doug not only knew where the bite was he wasn't afraid to ensure we were the first boat set up in the area! Equipment and tackle were high quality and Ken got everyone going with ease....even "chicken wing"! Would highly recommend "Windrift" to future anglers hoping to experience Walleye fishing at its finest!
It was a great trip with a good group. We did have fish comminging most of the trip just a all around fun trip. We had fun with the boys they are life long sportmen.
Wow, what a great trip we had! Doug and Ken are super knowledgeable about catching Walleye and we learned so much, and caught just shy of our limit! The boat was extremely nice, and clean, and the equipment was top notch and worked really well! The guys had just received a brand new type of lure that we used and had great success with it! We will definitely be coming back to fish with them next year!! Highly recommend! Thanks guys!
It was fun. We had a great time with you two. You was right there and ready to grab the rod and start reeling. Yes we did try tham new baits and put in a order for some more. We look forward to fishing with you a gain.Thank you for fishing with the Windrift Charter’s.
Despite less than perfect conditions and changing weather, Captain Doug and First Mate Ken found the fish and techniques needed to fill the cooler with several very nice fish. The were both very knowledgeable, friendly and GREAT with the kids. I will be recommending Windrift to all my fishing friends.
What a fun day with the kids. They was very good on the reels.
Can’t say enough good things about the trip we had with Captain Doug and First Mate Ken! Communication was great before the trip and they made my son and I feel very welcome onboard. We caught our limit with ease! Highly recommend if you have younger kids! We will be back!
What a fun trip with JOSEPH and Henry. Henry give it his all, tired himself right out. Happy Birthday Henry, you are a real fishermen.
FAQs about Windrift Sport Fishing
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
- Toilet The toilet is a stand up bathroom with a flush stool, with door enclosure .
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We use mostly plastics and some nightcrawlers, we furnish all bait. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and bag all fish at no charge.)
- First mate (A first mate is on all trips. Tips are up to the customers, but they $100. Or more what ever you fell it's worth to them.)
- Lake fishing (Saginaw Bay)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We go where the fish are.)
- Reef fishing
- Trolling (Up to 16 lines, depending on weather)
- Perch (Yellow)
- Walleye
Your captain
Linwood, Michigan, United States
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Captain Douglas obtained his captain's license way back in 1980 and has been on the water ever since. A lover of the Great Lakes, he first worked on Lake Michigan but has been on the Saginaw Bay since 2012. He's a keen angler and loves being on the water with customers, showing them his favorite techniques and passing on his knowledge.
Ken H.
First mate
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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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