The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood 

5.0/5 (16 reviews)
 135 South Linwood Beach Road, Linwood, MI 48634, United States

The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood 

Linwood, MI, United States
26 ft
3
5.0/5 (16 reviews)

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Fish the beautiful Great Lakes Region with 'The Fish Fly Charters'! You'll cast your line into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron for delicious freshwater fish with Captain Jason 'Jay' Gallagher. He's got over 30 years of Great Lakes fishing experience and looks forward to heading out with novice and seasoned anglers alike.

Hop aboard his 26' Trophy walkaround boat, ideal for up to 4 anglers. Capt. Jay stays up to date on the latest and greatest tools and techniques and that's reflected on board. There are downriggers, top-notch GPS and Fish Finder, and a live well to keep your bait fresh. Plus, he brings along a portable toilet so you won't have to make any stops.

You'll go after the ultimate freshwater fish, Walleye! These delicious and hard fighting fish fill up Saginaw Bay come spring and summer. You'll want to cover as much water as possible and trolling tactics work best here. With Capt. Jay, you'll put tons of lines in the water! Any Yellow Perch you hook along the way is an added bonus.

At the end of the trip, Capt. Jay is happy to clean and fillet your catch for easy transport home. He'll also provide all of the gear and live bait you need to be effective on the water. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy throughout the day and stock them in the onboard cooler.

Lastly, don't forget to pick up a valid Michigan fishing license before you arrive for your trip. Let a seasoned pro show you what freshwater fishing is all about aboard The Fish Fly Charters!

Fish the beautiful Great Lakes Region with 'The Fish Fly Charters'! You'll cast your line into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron for delicious freshwater fish with Captain Jason 'Jay' Gallagher. He's got over 30 years of Great Lakes fishing experience and looks forward to heading out with novice and seasoned anglers alike.

Hop aboard his 26' Trophy walkaround boat, ideal for up to 4 anglers. Capt. Jay stays up to date on the latest and greatest tools and techniques and that's reflected on board. There are downriggers, top-notch GPS and Fish Finder, and a live well to keep your bait fresh. Plus, he brings along a portable toilet so you won't have to make any stops.

You'll go after the ultimate freshwater fish, Walleye! These delicious and hard fighting fish fill up Saginaw Bay come spring and summer. You'll want to cover as much water as possible and trolling tactics work best here. With Capt. Jay, you'll put tons of lines in the water! Any Yellow Perch you hook along the way is an added bonus.

At the end of the trip, Capt. Jay is happy to clean and fillet your catch for easy transport home. He'll also provide all of the gear and live bait you need to be effective on the water. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy throughout the day and stock them in the onboard cooler.

Lastly, don't forget to pick up a valid Michigan fishing license before you arrive for your trip. Let a seasoned pro show you what freshwater fishing is all about aboard The Fish Fly Charters!

Jason Gallagher
Captain
Jason Gallagher
16 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
Perch (Yellow)
+2
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

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

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Sheri Green
Sheri Green
us
Joliet, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Had An Amazing Trip With The Fish Fly Charters
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 15, 20262 adults

Had an amazing trip with The Fish Fly Charters. Jason was knowledgeable, professional, patient & made the entire experience fun & relaxing. He knew exactly where to find the fish & was incredibly helpful throughout the trip. We caught our limit & enjoyed every minute on the water. It was a great day of menories for dad & I. Highly recommend the Fish Fly Charters to anyone looking for memorable fishing adventure.

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

It was a good day, you were a fun crew i hope you enjoy your fresh walleye. Thanks again.

Terry Loucks
Terry Loucks
us
Vancouver, WA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 20263 adults

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again I hope you enjoy your fish dinner.

James Bevans
James Bevans
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Our captian was absolutely wonderful.
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 20252 adults

Our Captain was so wonderful and helpful and kind and personable . He was absolutely a delight to be around and fun and friendly and made the experience so wonderful .

Reported catch:
Walleye
Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again, I hope you enjoy your fish dinner!

Amy Luna
Amy Luna
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 20252 adults

Caught our max, doesn’t get much better than that

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again!

Josh Langston
Josh Langston
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jason
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 20252 adults

Reported catch:
Walleye
Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again!

FAQs about The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood

The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box Cooler
Trips booked with The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Okuma, Penn, Diana, Ugly Sticks)
  • Live bait (Sometimes we use live minnows or night crawlers. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning of fish is included except for perch Charters and walleye trips that are in the winter. )
The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with The Fish Fly Charters – Linwood include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Jason Gallagher
Jason Gallagher
Jason Gallagher

Linwood, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Jason 'Jay' Gallagher has been fishing the Great Lakes Region for over 3 decades. He became a licensed Charter Captain in 2009 and tries to get out on the water as often as he can. He loves meeting new people and sharing his passion and knowledge. At the end of the day, this easy-going Captain wants you to have a good time! Hop aboard The Fish Fly Charters and see what Great Lakes fishing is all about!

ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Jason 'Jay' Gallagher has been fishing the Great Lakes Region for over 3 decades. He became a licensed Charter Captain in 2009 and tries to get out on the water as often as he can. He loves meeting new people and sharing his passion and knowledge. At the end of the day, this easy-going Captain wants you to have a good time! Hop aboard The Fish Fly Charters and see what Great Lakes fishing is all about!

The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Trophy
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Cooler

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Okuma, Penn, Diana, Ugly Sticks
Live bait
Sometimes we use live minnows or night crawlers.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning of fish is included except for perch Charters and walleye trips that are in the winter.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Minimum age 6, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Linwood right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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