Black Shadow Guide Service 

4.9
(106 reviews)
 Michigan 28 E4472, Au Train, MI 49806, United States

Black Shadow Guide Service 

Au Train, MI, United States
25 ft
4
4.9
(106 reviews)

It's time to book a trip to Michigan and fish with Black Shadow Guide Service today! Captain Caleb is a local who grew up fishing the Great Lakes. He started fishing with his dad and grandpa and hasn't stopped since! He enjoys fishing in tournaments and teaching beginners how to fish. The whole family will love being on a trip with him.

Your group of 4 (depending on which trip you choose) will be fishing on the Northern Drifter, a 25' walkaround. There is enough space to fish comfortably and to chase your catch around the boat. The fishfinder and GPS gear will give you that extra edge when out on the water.

The species you'll be targeting include Lake Trout, Steelhead, Coho Salmon, and Walleye. These are great fish that will put up a fight. Once you reel them in, the captain will let you know what can be kept and will happily fillet it for you.

These trips are great for families and beginners alike. You'll mostly be trolling and jigging. Trolling is perfect for relaxing while waiting for the fish to bite, then having fun reeling it in! Kids over 5 can come on these trips. Life vests are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Included in the price are top quality rods and reels. These won't let you down when reeling in your catch. The artificial and cut bait is also included.

Everyone over 17 will need to buy a Michigan fishing license before the day of the trip. You'll also need to bring along a small cooler of food and drink. It's best to wear layers of clothes, as it can get chilly out on the water. You'll still need sunscreen and a sun hat though!

Book a trip today with Black Shadow Guide Service for an unforgettable day out, perfect for the whole family. You're sure to come back time and time again!

It's time to book a trip to Michigan and fish with Black Shadow Guide Service today! Captain Caleb is a local who grew up fishing the Great Lakes. He started fishing with his dad and grandpa and hasn't stopped since! He enjoys fishing in tournaments and teaching beginners how to fish. The whole family will love being on a trip with him.

Your group of 4 (depending on which trip you choose) will be fishing on the Northern Drifter, a 25' walkaround. There is enough space to fish comfortably and to chase your catch around the boat. The fishfinder and GPS gear will give you that extra edge when out on the water.

The species you'll be targeting include Lake Trout, Steelhead, Coho Salmon, and Walleye. These are great fish that will put up a fight. Once you reel them in, the captain will let you know what can be kept and will happily fillet it for you.

These trips are great for families and beginners alike. You'll mostly be trolling and jigging. Trolling is perfect for relaxing while waiting for the fish to bite, then having fun reeling it in! Kids over 5 can come on these trips. Life vests are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Included in the price are top quality rods and reels. These won't let you down when reeling in your catch. The artificial and cut bait is also included.

Everyone over 17 will need to buy a Michigan fishing license before the day of the trip. You'll also need to bring along a small cooler of food and drink. It's best to wear layers of clothes, as it can get chilly out on the water. You'll still need sunscreen and a sun hat though!

Book a trip today with Black Shadow Guide Service for an unforgettable day out, perfect for the whole family. You're sure to come back time and time again!

Caleb Taylor
Captain
Caleb Taylor

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Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (85)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (106)

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Sonja Ray
Sonja Ray
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing on Lake Superior!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 20262 adults

Capt. Caleb was on time, thoroughly professional, friendly, and he obviously knows his way around Lake Superior fishing. We caught more lake trout than we had room for in our freezer! This was only our second time fishing in any of the Great Lakes, and our first time fishing Lake Superior, and Capt. Caleb made it fun and memorable. We highly recommend Capt. Caleb, and if we're ever back in this area we'll want to go out with him again.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Caleb Taylor
Response from Captain

Thanks Sonja it was great getting to fish with you and Tom.

Alex Newman
Alex Newman
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Experience! Would not hesitateto book again!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 20262 adults

Would definitely recommend to any one looking in to taking a charter fishing trip. Had a great experience and would not hesitate to book another trip!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Caleb Taylor
Response from Captain

Thanks Alex

Craig Elwer
Craig Elwer
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A surprise to our son!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 20262 adults1 child

This guided trip was a surprise to our son who likes to go fishing. Captain Caleb was great with our entire family. He made every effort possible to put us on the fish. We were able to catch fish on our trip. I would recommend this guided trip to anyone. Thank you again Captain Caleb!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Caleb Taylor
Response from Captain

Thanks Craig it was a good time fishing with your Family.

Tim Servey
Tim Servey
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Beautiful morning to fish.
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 20262 adults

Captain Caleb was great! Super cool guy, loaded with knowlegde. He has a beautiful boat with solid fishing gear. We had a blast reeling in our salmon and trout. I would absolutly book again with him and recommend Black Shadow Guide Service to anyone. Thank you for the memories Caleb.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Caleb Taylor
Response from Captain

Thanks Tim, you guys where great to spend time on the water with.

Richard Kitzmiller
Richard Kitzmiller
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Trip on Superior.
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 20261 adult

Best part about this trip for me was it was more hands on than most trolling charter. learned a lot.

Caleb Taylor
Response from Captain

Hey Rick thanks for the review.

FAQs about Black Shadow Guide Service

Black Shadow Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Black Shadow Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Black Shadow Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Black Shadow Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Black Shadow Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Black Shadow Guide Service include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Caleb Taylor
Caleb Taylor

Au Train, Michigan, United States

1 Fishing Report
134 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since March 2019

Captain Caleb grew up in the Great Lakes area and has been fishing the lakes his whole life. His dad and grandpa got him into fishing. He's been a charter captain for about 8 years, running multiple different boats and fishing for pretty much anything that swims in the Great Lakes. Capt. Caleb has also fished professionally as a Walleye tournament angler. He specializes in trolling and vertical jigging and is comfortable with teaching beginners how to fish.

Caleb Taylor
Caleb Taylor
1
reports
134
reviews
2019
member since
~2h
response
Captain Caleb grew up in the Great Lakes area and has been fishing the lakes his whole life. His dad and grandpa got him into fishing. He's been a charter captain for about 8 years, running multiple different boats and fishing for pretty much anything that swims in the Great Lakes. Capt. Caleb has also fished professionally as a Walleye tournament angler. He specializes in trolling and vertical jigging and is comfortable with teaching beginners how to fish.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Great fishing on Lake Superior!
    Sonja R.
    Sonja R.
  • Had a blast fishing with Black Shadow Guide Service
    AUSTIN K.
    AUSTIN K.
  • Great trip!
    Brad S.
    Brad S.
  • Great fishung trip
    Michelle K.
    Michelle K.
  • A surprise to our son!
    Craig E.
    Craig E.
  • Beautiful morning to fish.
    Tim S.
    Tim S.
  • Great Experience
    Ray G.
    Ray G.
  • Caleb’s rocks
    Kristie G.
    Kristie G.
  • Highly Recommend!!
    Kelly M.
    Kelly M.
  • Highlight of our vacation
    Amanda B.
    Amanda B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Min. age 5, USCG life vests provided
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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