The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington 

4.8/5 (47 reviews)
 801 South Washington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431, United States

The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington 

Ludington, MI, United States
26 ft
3
4.8/5 (47 reviews)

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 15
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 16 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 15
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 15
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
47 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (59)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
76%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Josh Redman
Josh Redman
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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We enjoyed our trip. Would definitely go again!!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 16, 20263 adults

Captain was great good guy. This was our first charter but Captain Jason was patient with us and showed us exactly what we need to do. We caught 6 nice salmon. Captain worked hard to get us on the fish.Great way to spend an afternoon with my teenage boys, we enjoyed our time out on the lake !

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again for coming out with us. Fishing was tough but we made the baest of it. i hope ypu enjoy your fresh salmon.

Joseph Goodman
Joseph Goodman
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 15, 20263 adults

Caught 9 nice kings an 3 steelhead on a 5 hour evening trip. Captain Jay knows what he’s doing. If you’re going out of Ludington I recommend Fish Fly Charters.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again! i hope you enjoy your fish dinner.

Michael Appold
Michael Appold
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Exactly what we needed.
Full Day Trip on August 11, 20253 adults

We needed a good fishing experience for two people, and Capt Jay provided that. After two days of bad weather the fish had scattered, but he found fish quickly and we nearly had our limit in two hours. The weather turned bad again but we were ok with that and prepared, as he tried to get us that last fish. Overall - an excellent experience and we hope Jay is available for next year's trip.

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again you guys were a good crew, enjoy your fish!

Gregory Racz
Gregory Racz
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 20253 adults

We started off with a very cold morning, 45 deg. and lots of boats! Captain Jason put us on the fish right away, we caught 7 Kings, (1) 20Lbs. and we missed 2-3 more. Great time, Jason worked his butt off for us, much appreciated and would recommend him for sure!

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again! You were a great crew.

Bill Miller
Bill Miller
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Catch Fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 20251 adult

Captain J knows where and how to catch fish. Never has so much fun fishing. Great conversation, great gear, great Captain, and lots of action with fish. Highly recommend this charter and Captain!

Jason Gallagher
Response from Captain

Thanks again. I hope you enjoy your catch.

FAQs about The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington

The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 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:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • 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)

Your captain

Jason Gallagher
Jason Gallagher
Jason Gallagher

Ludington, Michigan, United States

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72 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2019
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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
72 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

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

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
40 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, and Ugly Sticks
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.

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 10, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
This apply s for walleye Charters only

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Ludington right now

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

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