Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon

Crabby Charters invites you down to Lake Michigan to discover the thrill of fishing for Trout and Salmon. Explore the Great Lake with Captain Craig Best, launching out of McKinley Marina in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Enjoy your day aboard the ‘Crabby’, a 35’ Bertram Convertible boat. She comes powered by two 310 HP Peninsular Diesel inboard engines that can cruise at a top speed of 32 knots. The Crabby is blessed with a 14’ beam and can take up to 6 anglers.

The Crabby is outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on the Lake. She has a spacious deck for fishing and plenty of seating space. There is a spacious cabin to relax in between the bites, along with a private stand-up bathroom.

Crabby Charters runs two trips a day, 7 days a week. The season begins first thing in June and goes through September. During the summer months, you will be able to get your hands on Chinook and Coho Salmon, as well as Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout.

All trips come with everything you need for freshwater trolling. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and a fish cleaning service at the end of the trip.

Bring your children, family, and fishing buddies. As long as you have a desire to catch fish and have fun doing it, rest assured you will make a great catch possible.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour 12:00PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    US $675
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour 6:00AM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    US $675
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour 6:00 AM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    US $775
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon

Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $675 per group - 5 Hour 12:00PM (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 5 Hour 6:00AM (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 6 Hour 6:00 AM (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar

Trips booked with Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Crabby Charters - Trout & Salmon include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Charter Operator

Crabby Charters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2015
I’ve spent my life fishing and have the offshore fishing experience necessary to ensure that you have a safe, fun, and successful charter. As a full-time charter fishing captain, my entire reputation is built on your positive experience, so rest assured that I will give you full effort every trip. It’s more than a hobby to me. It’s my life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Sea Ray (Sportfishing) originally built in 1987. Powered by 2 330HP Mercruisers engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Ice Box
Radio

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
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
You Keep Catch

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Mike B.
Sioux City, IA
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Great time

VERIFIED   5 Hour 12:00PM on July 7, 2023
I highly recommend Crabby Charters.  We had a fabulous time!  We couldn’t have had a better experience.  Can’t wait...
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Mark B.
Brookfield, WI
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour 12:00PM on July 27, 2023
Very good trip.  Will book with crabby again.
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour 6:00AM on July 15, 2023
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