Daydreamer Fishing Charters

Book your next adventure with Daydreamer Fishing Charters and get ready to discover Lake Michigan with Captain Ben Orr! Your guide is a Traverse City native, born and raised, and has been running charters since 2003. If you’re looking to catch some fish for dinner and have a great time while doing so, look no further!

Your journey will take place on a 31’ Tiara offshore sportfisher. This vessel comes with all the latest features and fishing accessories to ensure a successful day on the water. She has a GPS and fishfinder to lead you to where the fish are hiding, downriggers for trolling, a wireless trolling motor for stealthy action, and many other amenities.

The boat’s cabin is comfortable and spacious, featuring a private head, galley, shower, and bed. She accommodates 6 guests and everyone can fish at the same time without bumping elbows. Capt. Ben welcomes kids ages 3 and older aboard and he provides life jackets for them as well.

Your main target species include Chinook and Coho Salmon, Whitefish, Steelhead, and Lake Trout. Capt. Ben will provide you with state-of-the-art rods and reels and make sure you’re all set up and ready to reel in a King Salmon! At the end of the trip, he’ll offer to clean and fillet your catch so it’s ready to be thrown on the grill once you get home.

All you need to do is purchase a Michigan Fishing License and arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time. You can get your fishing license online or at the dock before your trip. Capt. Ben will be more than happy to help you with that as well.

Feel free to bring snacks and drinks and get ready for an incredible experience of Salmon and Trout fishing on Lake Michigan! Capt. Ben will make sure you have a great time and leave all your worries behind while you fish with Daydreamer Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Early bird
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    The early morning bite is always the best time to be out. Getting out early provides quick action! Mainly trout fishing and the salmon start to arrive in our area in mid July and get more popular through mid September!
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    Get ready to target various Trout and Salmon species in the Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided and they're all included in the price of the trip. Please note, you can purchase your Michigan State Fishing License online or at the dock with the captain. Just be sure to arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled time, bring some snacks, drinks, extra layers, and sunglasses, and get ready for an unforgettable fishing trip!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Evening)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    This is an amazing opportunity to catch the beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan. You'll target Chinook and Coho Salmon, as well as Whitefish and Trout. Your fishing gear is included in the price, just be sure to pick up your fishing license and arrive 5 minutes prior to departure. Feel free to bring along some snacks and drinks for the ride and don't forget to bring extra layers of clothing as well. Fish on!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Late AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 1 (Sat)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    This trip is a great option for folks who want to sleep in and enjoy the warmer weather of the late morning and early afternoon. You'll mainly fish for Steelhead and Lake Trout during this time slot. All of your rods, reels, and tackle are included, just be sure to arrive 5 minutes early and purchase your fishing license online or at the dock with the captain. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, and pack extra layers of clothing, sunscreen, and a pair of sunglasses!
  • Private trip
    Fall trout fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    Fishing Elk Lake for rainbow and lake trout.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Great charter!!!
Perfect morning on the water
What a blast!
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Scott P.
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Perfect morning on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 13, 2024
We had a great time talking and sharing our 50 years of fishing trips with the captain and catching fish. The captain was very...
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Carol S.
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Captain Ben Ort

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (Evening) on September 14, 2024
Ben was an excellent captain. He worked hard to make sure we caught fish before our charter ended. My nephew said it best “On...
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Robert R.
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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 9, 2024
Captain Ben was fantastic!  We booked a last minute trip and he did not disappoint!  It was less than 20 minutes and we...
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Kala P.
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Dinner for Days

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2024
For a statistically bad fishing day, he made it a great one. We caught 9 fish and while we were more than happy with that,...
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Matthew G.
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Ben was very nice and knowledgeable.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Evening) on July 24, 2024
The weather that day was not so good but when we got to the marina everything improved. Ben was very nice to my girlfriend...
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FAQs about Daydreamer Fishing Charters

Daydreamer Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Early bird (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (Evening) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (Late AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Fall trout fishing (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Daydreamer Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Daydreamer Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Tips are always appreciated!)

Daydreamer Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Beautiful East Grand Traverse Bay )

Daydreamer Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Daydreamer Fishing Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Meet the Captain

Ben Orr
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
123 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
Captain Ben Orr grew up fishing off the shores of Traverse City, where he learned everything there is to know about fishing on Lake Michigan. His earliest memories are of him fishing the bay with his father and watching him reel in giant Trout and King Salmon. By the age of 18, he had finally saved up enough money to buy his first boat. Capt. Ben began taking friends and family out on the lake until he found his stride and got really good at guiding trips and putting people on fish. After 5 years, he finally decided it was time to start his own charter business. Daydreamer Fishing Charters was founded and the rest is history! He loves meeting new people, teaching beginners, and watching families create lasting memories on his boat. Capt. Ben invites you to leave all your cares at the dock and come enjoy an unforgettable adventure on Lake Michigan with Daydreamer Fishing Charters!

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

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Twin big blocks
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Beautiful East Grand Traverse Bay

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Tips are always appreciated!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 3 & up
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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