Black Shadow Guide Service
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
+65Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Aug 7, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Highlight of our vacation
Captain Caleb knew all the tricks. He was patient with our lack of experience and was super informative on lake history fish species. Moreover, he was easy to strike up a conversation with making the experience that much more enjoyable. His goal was to make sure we caught fish and experienced the most amount of time on the water by coordinating launch site to increase fishing time. Amazing experience. Would do it again and would recommend tj anyone visiting the UP even if you aren't into fishing.
Captain Caleb knew all the tricks. He was patient with our lack of experience and was super informative on lake history fish species....
Captain replied
Aug 8, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Day on the Water with Black Shadow Svc
Captain Caleb was wonderful to work with for a four-hour fishing expedition. He had great gear and it generated an average of 3 large fish per person. The four of us had mostly fished on inland rivers and lakes, so this was an awesome Great Lakes experience. We appreciated his cleaning the fish when we were done. We hope to be back in late spring & will certainly use Black Shadow Guide Service again then.
Captain Caleb was wonderful to work with for a four-hour fishing expedition. He had great gear and it generated an average of...
Captain replied
Aug 16, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Captain Caleb was Great
The experience was wonderful. The fishing equipment was top notch and the weather cooperated to allow us to fish the lake the whole morning. Fishing was slow but Caleb was able to get us into several nice catches. Highly recommend this charter
The experience was wonderful. The fishing equipment was top notch and the weather cooperated to allow us to fish the lake the...
Captain replied
Jun 15, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Another Great Trip with Captain Caleb!
We booked our second trip with Captain, and it was another successful afternoon/evening on the big water. This time, we went out on Lake Michigan, and we were immediately hooked up. The Captain does an amazing job helping and teaching the kids. The boat setup is fantastic, and we really enjoyed ourselves again. We will definitely book another trip again. Thank you!
We booked our second trip with Captain, and it was another successful afternoon/evening on the big water. This time, we went out...
Captain replied
Jul 27, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great experience!
We asked Caleb to go jigging for lakers and he did an awesome job putting us on fish! We had a great time, he was easy to talk to, and found us quality fish.
We asked Caleb to go jigging for lakers and he did an awesome job putting us on fish! We had a great time, he was easy to talk...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
+65Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highlight of our vacation
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025
Captain Caleb knew all the tricks. He was patient with our lack of experience and was super informative on lake history fish species. Moreover, he was easy to strike up a conversation with making the experience that much more enjoyable. His goal was to make sure we caught fish and experienced the most amount of time on the water by coordinating launch site to increase fishing time. Amazing experience. Would do it again and would recommend tj anyone visiting the UP even if you aren't into fishing.
Captain Caleb knew all the tricks. He was patient with our lack of experience and was super informative on lake history fish species. Moreover, he was easy to strike up a conversation with making the experience that much more enjoyable. His goal was to make sure we caught fish and experienced the most amount of time on the water by coordinating launch site to increase fishing time. Amazing experience. Would do it again and would recommend tj anyone visiting the UP even if you aren't into fishing.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Day on the Water with Black Shadow Svc
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2025
Captain Caleb was wonderful to work with for a four-hour fishing expedition. He had great gear and it generated an average of 3 large fish per person. The four of us had mostly fished on inland rivers and lakes, so this was an awesome Great Lakes experience. We appreciated his cleaning the fish when we were done. We hope to be back in late spring & will certainly use Black Shadow Guide Service again then.
Captain Caleb was wonderful to work with for a four-hour fishing expedition. He had great gear and it generated an average of 3 large fish per person. The four of us had mostly fished on inland rivers and lakes, so this was an awesome Great Lakes experience. We appreciated his cleaning the fish when we were done. We hope to be back in late spring & will certainly use Black Shadow Guide Service again then.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Caleb was Great
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 2025
The experience was wonderful. The fishing equipment was top notch and the weather cooperated to allow us to fish the lake the whole morning. Fishing was slow but Caleb was able to get us into several nice catches. Highly recommend this charter
The experience was wonderful. The fishing equipment was top notch and the weather cooperated to allow us to fish the lake the whole morning. Fishing was slow but Caleb was able to get us into several nice catches. Highly recommend this charter
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Another Great Trip with Captain Caleb!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 15, 2025
We booked our second trip with Captain, and it was another successful afternoon/evening on the big water. This time, we went out on Lake Michigan, and we were immediately hooked up. The Captain does an amazing job helping and teaching the kids. The boat setup is fantastic, and we really enjoyed ourselves again. We will definitely book another trip again. Thank you!
We booked our second trip with Captain, and it was another successful afternoon/evening on the big water. This time, we went out on Lake Michigan, and we were immediately hooked up. The Captain does an amazing job helping and teaching the kids. The boat setup is fantastic, and we really enjoyed ourselves again. We will definitely book another trip again. Thank you!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2025
We asked Caleb to go jigging for lakers and he did an awesome job putting us on fish! We had a great time, he was easy to talk to, and found us quality fish.
We asked Caleb to go jigging for lakers and he did an awesome job putting us on fish! We had a great time, he was easy to talk to, and found us quality fish.
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