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
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    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 30
    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)
    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 30
    US $600
    Fishing Elk Lake for rainbow and lake trout.
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FAQs about Daydreamer Fishing Charters

Daydreamer Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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
99 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

Tiara (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 350HP Twin big blocks engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Silvia H.
Detroit, Michigan
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Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 1, 2023
This was our first fishing trip on a charter boat. Captain Ben was awesome!  Communicated very well before the trip to make...
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Matt M.
Bryan, OH
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Buckeyes loved their AM trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 19, 2023
What an AMAZING experience!! I simply went along to take pics and capture some amazing memories. Ben had us on salmon before...
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Christopher P.
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Great experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 18, 2023
Captain Ben was great to communicate with before, during, and after our fishing expedition.  We limited out in much less than...
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Daniel W.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Tight lines with Captain Ben!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Late AM) on July 22, 2023
Belated fathers day trip for our family was well worth it. The grilled king salmon and lake trout were well received...
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Gary W.
New Ross, IN
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Half day trip with Captain Ben.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 25, 2023
By far one of the best adventures we have done. Captain Ben did a fantastic job. Nice equipment, great knowledge and amazing...
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