The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
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The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(21 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
801 South Washington Avenue
Ludington, MI, United States

Go after delicious Salmon in the Great Lakes aboard “The Fish Fly Charters!” You’ll head out into Lake Michigan to see what freshwater fishing is all about with a local pro. Captain Jason “Jay” Gallagher has over 3 decades of experience in these waters and is all about having a good time on board.

You’ll head out on a 26’ Trophy walkaround boat, powered by a single 225 HP Mercury engine. She’s the ideal choice for 4 anglers who want to have a productive day on the water and has a ton of goodies to optimize your fishing. Downriggers, Fish Finder, and updated GPS all keep you on top of the fish. There’s also a portable toilet so you won’t have to make any stops.

It’s all about Chinook and Coho Salmon in these productive waters. Trolling is your best bet here and Capt. Jay ensures you have as many lines in the water as possible. There’s plenty of Steelhead this time of year too and any that you hook are an extra bonus for the cooler.

At the end of the trip, Capt. Jay is happy to clean and fillet your delicious fish to cook once you get home. He also provides top-notch Shimano, Okuma, Penn, Diana, and Ugly Sticks gear to make your job easier.

You’ll need to remember to pick up a valid Michigan fishing license before you arrive and you’re free to stock the onboard cooler with any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy.

Take advantage of the summer Salmon run on Lake Michigan aboard The Fish Fly Charters!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 15
    $550
    Take advantage of the quiet hours on the water with this 4-hour morning trip! It's all about trolling for delicious Coho and Chinook Salmon and Capt. Jay will get you dropping tons of lines in the water. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and don't forget a valid Michigan fishing license. Capt. Jay provides the rest!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 15
    $550
    Spend a productive afternoon on Lake Michigan on the 4-hour PM trip! You'll troll for your share of delicious Coho and Chinook Salmon and you may hook some Steelhead too! Capt. Jay provides top-notch gear to ensure you're efficient so all you need to bring are drinks, snacks, and a valid Michigan fishing license.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 15
    $700
    This is the ultimate trip for filling up the cooler and having a great time on Lake Michigan! You'll spend 8 full hours trolling for Coho and Chinook Salmon, and you may hook some Steelhead too! There's no need to worry about gear, Capt. Jay provides top-notch rods, reels, and tackle. Just bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy, as well as a Michigan fishing license.
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About the Captain

Jason Gallagher
Ludington, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & License verified
37 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Trophy (Walkaround) originally built in 1997. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Portable
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Cooler

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Okuma, Penn, Diana, and Ugly Sticks
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
Minimum age 10, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Half day trip with Captain Jason
Great morning on the big lake!
Salmon 2022
+25
Angler Rating
18
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
100%
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Shawn V.
Edwardsville, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning voyage with Captain Jay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2022
Great morning on the water with Captain Jay.  Left the dock at 5:15 AM, had four kings in the boat in the first hour.  Was...
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Bonnie H.
Clare, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half-day rained out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 2022
It was raining before we left the dock, but Capt. Jay is hard core when it comes to catching fish!  Even though I lost a big...
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Charles M.
Citrus Hills, FL
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August 11th and 12th 2022 with Captain Jason.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 11, 2022
Captain Jason delivered 2 action filled days out of Ludington Michigan.  We booked 2 full days of morning trips and limited...
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Doug H.
Newark, OH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Salmon 2022

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2022
My son & I fished two mornings with Jason and the trips couldn’t have been better.  Day two was cut short due to business...
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Carl M.
Adrian, MI
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Half day trip with Captain Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 17, 2022
The captain is very knowledgeable and personable.  He worked hard to put us in the fish from start to finish.  It was a great...
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FAQs about The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington

The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington offers the following trips to customers:
  • $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Cooler
Trips booked with The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Okuma, Penn, Diana, and Ugly Sticks)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)