The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington 

4.8/5 (45 reviews)
 801 South Washington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431, United States

The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington 

4.8/5 (45)
 Angler's Choice
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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.

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (57)

salmon trip with son..
salmon trip with son..
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Angler rating

39
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

77%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 45 reviews
Showing: 5 of 45 reviews
Michael A.
Michael A.
5.0/5

Aug 11, 2025

Full Day Trip

Exactly what we needed.

VERIFIED

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.

We needed a good fishing experience for two people, and Capt Jay provided that. After two days of bad weather the fish had scattered,...  

Captain replied
 Michael A. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
 Michael A. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 12, 2025
Thanks again you guys were a good crew, enjoy your fish!

Gregory R.
Gregory R.
5.0/5

Aug 29, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

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!

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,...  

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Captain replied
 Gregory R. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
 Gregory R. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 2, 2025
Thanks again! You were a great crew.

Bill M.
Bill M.
5.0/5

Aug 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Catch Fish

VERIFIED

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!

Captain J knows where and how to catch fish. Never has so much fun fishing. Great conversation, great gear, great Captain, and...  

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Captain replied
 Bill M. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
 Bill M. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 29, 2025
Thanks again. I hope you enjoy your catch.

James H.
James H.
5.0/5

Sep 7, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

salmon trip with son..

VERIFIED

Best trip ever..captain was the bomb..put us on the fish...me and my son couldn't ask for anything better....thanks captain for the great memorie....

Best trip ever..captain was the bomb..put us on the fish...me and my son couldn't ask for anything better....thanks captain for...  

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Captain replied
 James H. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
 James H. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 10, 2025
Glad you have a good time. You guys were fun. See you next time.

Kevin S.
Kevin S.
5.0/5

Sep 13, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Awesome 🤩 trip.

VERIFIED

Great captain and fun trip. Thank you again. Will see you again on the next trip!

Great captain and fun trip. Thank you again. Will see you again on the next trip!  

Captain replied
 Kevin S. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
 Kevin S. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 14, 2025
Hi thanks agian.

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (PM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (57)

salmon trip with son..
salmon trip with son..
salmon trip with son..
+54

Angler rating

39
2
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

77%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 45 reviews
Showing: 5 of 45 reviews
Michael A.
Michael A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Exactly what we needed.

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on August 11, 2025

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.

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.  

 Michael A. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 12, 2025
Thanks again you guys were a good crew, enjoy your fish!

Gregory R.
Gregory R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 2025

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!

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!  

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 Gregory R. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 2, 2025
Thanks again! You were a great crew.

Bill M.
Bill M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Catch Fish

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 2025

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!

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!  

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 Bill M. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 29, 2025
Thanks again. I hope you enjoy your catch.

James H.
James H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

salmon trip with son..

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2025

Best trip ever..captain was the bomb..put us on the fish...me and my son couldn't ask for anything better....thanks captain for the great memorie....

Best trip ever..captain was the bomb..put us on the fish...me and my son couldn't ask for anything better....thanks captain for the great memorie....  

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 James H. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 10, 2025
Glad you have a good time. You guys were fun. See you next time.

Kevin S.
Kevin S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome 🤩 trip.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on September 13, 2025

Great captain and fun trip. Thank you again. Will see you again on the next trip!

Great captain and fun trip. Thank you again. Will see you again on the next trip!  

 Kevin S. recommends The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 14, 2025
Hi thanks agian.

FAQs about The Fish Fly Charter – Ludington

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The fish you can target

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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
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