Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay 

5.0
(16 reviews)
 Shady Shore Road 1, Bay City, MI 48706, United States–

Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay 

Bay City, MI, United States
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26 ft
5
5.0
(16 reviews)

Join Five-O Fishing Charters and get ready to chase Walleye in Saginaw Bay. Captain Keith Zarembski has been fishing these waters his entire life and knows all the best spots to put you on big fish. He caters each trip based on the customers' preferences and welcomes anglers of all ages and backgrounds to join him on an unforgettable adventure.

You'll be fishing from a 26' 8" Hewescraft Ocean Pro 240 Hardtop Alaskan style fishing boat, The boat is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki outboard and a 9.9 HP Suzuki EFI kicker outboard. This vessel is known for its durability even in the toughest offshore conditions and is ocean-rated. The pilothouse cabin has a rear bulkhead door and will keep you warm and dry. It has an onboard diesel heater system and a private porta-potty toilet. The boat is equipped with 2 Lowrance HDS 12 units with auto-pilot, i-Troll, a Fish Hawk speed module, and a VHF marine radio. She accommodates up to 6 guests, and kids of all ages are welcome to join in on the action.

Your main target species is Walleye, but you may also encounter other freshwater fish, such as Northern Pike and Perch. All fishing equipment, lures, and bait are included in the trip. The main technique you'll be using is trolling crankbaits, spoons, or nightcrawler harnesses.

Capt. Keith will provide as much guidance as necessary to put you on fish. If you're a beginner, he's more than happy to help you get set up and show you the ropes and if you're a seasoned vet, he'll give you as much space as you want.

Just be sure to purchase a Michigan fishing license before your trip. You can buy one online or at any local retailer or bait shop. Feel free to bring a cooler for your snacks and drinks as well and be sure to dress according to the weather.

Join Five-O Fishing Charters and get ready to chase Walleye in Saginaw Bay. Captain Keith Zarembski has been fishing these waters his entire life and knows all the best spots to put you on big fish. He caters each trip based on the customers' preferences and welcomes anglers of all ages and backgrounds to join him on an unforgettable adventure.

You'll be fishing from a 26' 8" Hewescraft Ocean Pro 240 Hardtop Alaskan style fishing boat, The boat is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki outboard and a 9.9 HP Suzuki EFI kicker outboard. This vessel is known for its durability even in the toughest offshore conditions and is ocean-rated. The pilothouse cabin has a rear bulkhead door and will keep you warm and dry. It has an onboard diesel heater system and a private porta-potty toilet. The boat is equipped with 2 Lowrance HDS 12 units with auto-pilot, i-Troll, a Fish Hawk speed module, and a VHF marine radio. She accommodates up to 6 guests, and kids of all ages are welcome to join in on the action.

Your main target species is Walleye, but you may also encounter other freshwater fish, such as Northern Pike and Perch. All fishing equipment, lures, and bait are included in the trip. The main technique you'll be using is trolling crankbaits, spoons, or nightcrawler harnesses.

Capt. Keith will provide as much guidance as necessary to put you on fish. If you're a beginner, he's more than happy to help you get set up and show you the ropes and if you're a seasoned vet, he'll give you as much space as you want.

Just be sure to purchase a Michigan fishing license before your trip. You can buy one online or at any local retailer or bait shop. Feel free to bring a cooler for your snacks and drinks as well and be sure to dress according to the weather.

Keith Zarembski
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jan 1
Walleye
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Perch (Yellow)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jan 1
Walleye
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (16)

  • Paul Goetsch
    Paul Goetsch
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hour trip

    Full Day Trip on April 10, 2022 • 3 adults

    We had a good day. Didn’t catch our limit but it was due to weather. Captain Keith had us over walleyes steady. We were marking them under us most of the day but the weather was still cold. Spacious boat. Would do again.

  • Tim Backers
    Tim Backers
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on April 30, 2022 • 6 adults

    Captain Keith and first mate John did an excellent job. Some tough conditions early in the season, but we caught dinner and had a great time.

  • Jeffery Betts
    Jeffery Betts
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Keith

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 23, 2022 • 3 adults

    Wonderful time with a great captain who is a top quality professional providing excellent service. Will definitely book another trip.

  • Kerris Cole
    Kerris Cole
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Five-O fishing charter is a 5 star trip!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2024 • 5 adults

    My family of 5 went out with Captain Keith to celebrate a sweet 16 birthday for one of our boys. Everyone had a GREAT time. Even better than we expected for sure. Communication leading up to the date was clear and timely. It was reasonably priced when comparing to similar trips as well. Captain Keith kept us steadily hooking good sized walleye throughout the 6 hour ride. He was on top of all the little details, very knowledgeable, while still making us all feel welcome. Captain Keith was extremely patient and friendly, especially considering we had 3 rowdy teenage boys with us. The boat itself was beautiful and very well equipped. All 5 of us would recommend taking this charter, without any hesitation. We'll hopefully to get another chance to go again. Book this getaway if you get a chance!!

  • Scott Maino
    Scott Maino
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome trip awesome crew

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Keith and first mate Bob were great to fish with. Day started slow but the Captain put us on fish later in the trip and we also had some in boat rivalry between whose side, the captains or the first mates that was catching quality versus quantity all in good fun. couldn't have been a better trip. we caught a good haul and had a great time. The crew also entertained my grandson and had him reel in tje majority of the fish. They are great with children and very knowledgeable on the water. Will be using their service again

  • James Doss
    James Doss
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!!!

    Full Day Trip on May 7, 2025 • 3 adults

    Keith was Awesome to work with from booking and cleaned fish! My brother’s and I wanted a fishing experience we’ve never had and Keith Delivered!!! Amazing work he put in to get us on fish and reel them in. We’re discussing our next trip with him!!! It was a great birthday for my twin brothers…thanks again Keith!!

  • William Moss
    William Moss
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish on!

    Half Day Trip PM on July 9, 2024 • 2 adults

    A hot day, water temp 80* plus, there wasn’t a ripple on the bay! Captain Keith was great for us, first timers on the bay he new where to go, it didn’t take long to be on fish. We would not hesitate to fish with Captain Keith again, equipment was in excellent condition, everything was explained well, nice boat! Yes we brought home a nice catch of walleye, cleaned on ice we had a great experience, thanx Captain 😎

  • Jason Temple
    Jason Temple
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great time

    Half Day Trip PM on June 9, 2025 • 4 adults

    captain was always messing with the poles to try and get fish to bite. when they started to bite, he changed stuff to keep them biting. would have caught a lot more had the weather not turned on us.

  • Kevin Crick
    Kevin Crick
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Saginaw bay

    Full Day Trip on April 13, 2025 • 5 adults

    Great day on the lake. Captain Keith kept us on fish all day.

  • Scott Buda
    Scott Buda
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Keith

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2023 • 3 adults

    Captain Keith and his first mate, Bob were top notch, and we definitely highly recommend five-O fishing charters. My son, my grandson, and I had a very fun day on the water fishing for walleye. Lifelong memories! Thank you guys, first class all the way.

Rating

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

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Kerris Cole
Kerris Cole
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Five-O fishing charter is a 5 star trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2024 • 5 adults

My family of 5 went out with Captain Keith to celebrate a sweet 16 birthday for one of our boys. Everyone had a GREAT time. Even better than we expected for sure. Communication leading up to the date was clear and timely. It was reasonably priced when comparing to similar trips as well. Captain Keith kept us steadily hooking good sized walleye throughout the 6 hour ride. He was on top of all the little details, very knowledgeable, while still making us all feel welcome. Captain Keith was extremely patient and friendly, especially considering we had 3 rowdy teenage boys with us. The boat itself was beautiful and very well equipped. All 5 of us would recommend taking this charter, without any hesitation. We'll hopefully to get another chance to go again. Book this getaway if you get a chance!!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Keith Zarembski
Response from Captain

Great day with your family. Everyone was on point and did a great job reeling in the fish. It was a pleasure taking you out. Thank you.

Scott Maino
Scott Maino
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
awesome trip awesome crew
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2024 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captain Keith and first mate Bob were great to fish with. Day started slow but the Captain put us on fish later in the trip and we also had some in boat rivalry between whose side, the captains or the first mates that was catching quality versus quantity all in good fun. couldn't have been a better trip. we caught a good haul and had a great time. The crew also entertained my grandson and had him reel in tje majority of the fish. They are great with children and very knowledgeable on the water. Will be using their service again

Keith Zarembski
Response from Captain

Thank you. It was a great day having you guys out there and keeping Colton busy on the rods and fish clicker. Look forward to having your crew back out on the Hewes Craft.

James Doss
James Doss
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!!!
Full Day Trip on May 7, 2025 • 3 adults

Keith was Awesome to work with from booking and cleaned fish! My brother’s and I wanted a fishing experience we’ve never had and Keith Delivered!!! Amazing work he put in to get us on fish and reel them in. We’re discussing our next trip with him!!! It was a great birthday for my twin brothers…thanks again Keith!!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Keith Zarembski
Response from Captain

Thanks. You guys were alot of fun and glad I got to spend the birthday with the twins. See you in the fall.

William Moss
William Moss
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fish on!
Half Day Trip PM on July 9, 2024 • 2 adults

A hot day, water temp 80* plus, there wasn’t a ripple on the bay! Captain Keith was great for us, first timers on the bay he new where to go, it didn’t take long to be on fish. We would not hesitate to fish with Captain Keith again, equipment was in excellent condition, everything was explained well, nice boat! Yes we brought home a nice catch of walleye, cleaned on ice we had a great experience, thanx Captain 😎

Reported catch:
Walleye
Keith Zarembski
Response from Captain

You both were great company and did a great job on catching fish. Look forward to future walleye and salmon trips. Thanks.

Jason Temple
Jason Temple
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
great time
Half Day Trip PM on June 9, 2025 • 4 adults

captain was always messing with the poles to try and get fish to bite. when they started to bite, he changed stuff to keep them biting. would have caught a lot more had the weather not turned on us.

Keith Zarembski
Response from Captain

It was great having some seasoned fishermen and Hewes Craft boaters to spend the day with. Im glad the weather cooperated in the beginning to locate the fish. Its always fun getting multiple doubles on at a time. Thank you very much.

FAQs about Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay

Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta-potty with privacy curtain
  • GPS Lowrance HDS 12 x2
  • Fishfinder Lowrance HDS 12
  • Live bait well 40-gallon transom livewell
  • Wireless trolling motor Lowrance Auto-pilot
  • Ice box
  • Radar Halo 20+
Trips booked with Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma & Shakespeare )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (If the fishing port/launch has a cleaning station )
  • First mate (Tipping the first mate typically is 10-20% of trip cost. He's there to assist in boat trip running smoothly and make sure you have a fun day. He's a retired firefighter and paramedic.)
Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) )
Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Keith Zarembski
Keith Zarembski
Bay City, Michigan, United States
8 Fishing Reports
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2019
Captain Keith Zarembski has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. He comes from a family of anglers, so fishing runs in his blood. It's always been a dream of his to become a licensed captain one day, so after retirement, Captain Keith decided it was time to pursue his passion. He's a retired police officer with multiple certifications in scuba diving, making safety on the boat important for him. The captain loves taking families out on his boat, teaching kids and beginners how to fish, and making people smile!
Keith Zarembski
Keith Zarembski
8
reports
22
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Keith Zarembski has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. He comes from a family of anglers, so fishing runs in his blood. It's always been a dream of his to become a licensed captain one day, so after retirement, Captain Keith decided it was time to pursue his passion. He's a retired police officer with multiple certifications in scuba diving, making safety on the boat important for him. The captain loves taking families out on his boat, teaching kids and beginners how to fish, and making people smile!

The fish you can target

Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Hewes Craft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Suzuki 4 Stroke
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta-potty with privacy curtain
GPS
Lowrance HDS 12 x2
Fishfinder
Lowrance HDS 12
Live bait well
40-gallon transom livewell
Wireless trolling motor
Lowrance Auto-pilot
Ice box
Radar
Halo 20+
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma & Shakespeare
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
If the fishing port/launch has a cleaning station
First mate
Tipping the first mate typically is 10-20% of trip cost. He's there to assist in boat trip running smoothly and make sure you have a fun day. He's a retired firefighter and paramedic.

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
No minimum age
You keep catch
Up to the legal limit
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Checks
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Bay City right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
WalleyeWalleye

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