Chromeseekers – Betsie River
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Chromeseekers – Betsie River

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4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Map of Frankfort, MI, United States
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Frankfort, MI, United States
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When it’s time for a bit of relaxation in nature, Chromeseekers is here for you. Join Captain Dan and Keygan on a fishing trip in the Betsie River, near Frankfort, MI. Few things are more enjoyable than a few hours in these serene waters. Leave everyday life behind and step into a new world!

Your trip takes place aboard a 15’ Stealthcraft drift boat or Keygans 15 ft Hyde drift boat. .

Salmon starts entering the river in mid to late August and ends around mid-October. On the Betsie where the captain fishes, the peak season is usually between Sep 7 and Oct 7. On his spots the Big Man, it’s best between Sep 25 and Oct 10. Fishing is not always based on the calendar and runs can happen anytime between August and October. If the fishing is poor on the river you chose, the captain will make suggestions to fish the other river.

Steelhead starts up the rivers in October and lasts until May. The peak times are from mid-October to November as well as March and April.

Captain Dan is fully booked for September and any remaining trips available Keygan will be taking. Everyguide is put through training to offer CS clients great experiences. Therefor we can accomandate more trips.

Capt. Dan will fully cover your fishing equipment and even bring a lunch of burgers or Bratwurst sausages to keep you going if you book an 8-hour trip. You’ll need to purchase a fishing license in advance and bring any drinks you’d like to enjoy.

**Due to increase in cancellations once your trip is booked you will owe the remainder of the $100 deposit to Chromeseekers Sportfishing. Thisnis refundable ifnwe have to cancel due to weather. Cost of the trip will be the same as what fishbooker charges not including gratuity. Thank you

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  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour – Northern Pike (PM) MAX 2
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $250
    Come fishing for one of Michigan's toothiest critters, Northern Pike. You will cast mainly thundersticks and spinners at these fish with braided line. June and July are the best time but the fish can also be caught into August. Fish ranges 12-25 inches with the occasional fish caught over 30 inches. If you are lucky, you may possibly hook into a chrome fish. These trips are for two people only.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jan 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $250
    Come fishing for one of Michigan's toothiest critters, Northern Pike. You will cast mainly thundersticks and spinners at these fish with braided line. June and July are the best time but the fish can also be caught into August. Fish ranges 12-25 inches with the occasional fish caught over 30 inches. If you are lucky, you may possibly hook into a chrome fish. Am and Pm trips available. These trips are limited to two people.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 20 - Oct 20
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Come do battle with some of the biggest fish in Michigan. We will be fishing either body baits or floating skein underneath a bobber. All rods have spinning reels with long rods. All you need is a license and warm clothes, I have all the gear you will need. When fishing slows in the Betsie for Salmon, we start fishing the Big Manistee. If i am already booked you will be fishing with my other guide Keygan who is a fish bum and loves guiding people to great memories.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 26 - Oct 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Come do battle with some of the biggest fish in Michigan. We will be fishing either body baits or floating skein underneath a bobber. All rods have spinning reels with long rods. All you need is a license and warm clothes, I have all the gear you will need. If i am already booked you will be fishing with my other guide Keygan who is a fish bum and loves guiding people to great memories.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 5
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Come fishing for one of Michigan toothiest critters, the Northern Pike. You will cast mainly thundersticks and spinners at these fish with braided line. Fish range 12 - 25 inches with the occasional fish caught over 30 inches. If your lucky, you may possibly hook into a silver fish. Max 2 people on these trips
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 5
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Come fishing for one of Michigan's toothiest critters, Northern Pike. You will cast mainly thundersticks and spinners at these fish with braided line. June and July are the best time but the fish can also be caught into August. Fish ranges 12-25 inches with the occasional fish caught over 30 inches. If you are lucky, you may possibly hook into a chrome fish. AM and PM trips are available. 2 people max
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $375
    Do you enjoy the peace and quiet of the river with little to no pressure around? This might be the trip for you if you can bear the cold weather and the snow. Although this is not "peak" Steelheading time, with the little pressure and conditions, the fish usually wants to bite. This is one of the captain's favorite times to hit the water on his own. Trips also take place during the warmest part of the day.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Steelhead Peak Season (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 10 - May 20
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Looking to test your skills against a challenging fish? Then the steelhead if for you. All you need is a license and warm clothes, I have all the gear you will need. Prime time is usually November, late Feb, March and early April. We offer both the morning and afternoons. For the PM trips, if we have low clear water and clear skies, fishing in the afternoon can be downright brutal. If you still want to go in the afternoon we can accommodate you. Am and PM trips offered as well as 8 Hr trips. Max 2
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Peak Steelhead (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 10 - Apr 15
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Looking to test your skills against a challenging fish? Then steelhead is for you. All you need is a license and warm clothes, as the captain has all the gear you will need. Primetime is usually November, late February, March, and early April. Mornings are best during prime time. But, if you are not an early bird and ok with slow fishing, we can get you out in the afternoon. Max 2 people
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - Oct 20
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Come do battle with some of the biggest fish in Michigan rivers. We will be fishing either body baits or floating skein underneath a bobber. All rods have spinning reels with long rods. All you need is a license and warm clothes, I have all the gear you will need. When fishing slows in the Betsie for Salmon we start fishing the Big Manistee. If i am already booked you will be fishing with my other guide Keygan who is a fish bum abd loves guiding people to great memories.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Salmon (Pm)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - Oct 20
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Come do battle with some of the biggest fish in Michigan. We will be fishing either body baits or floating skein underneath a bobber. All rods have spinning reels with long rods. All you need is a license and warm clothes, I have all the gear you will need. When fishing slows in the Betsie for Salmon we start fishing the Big Manistee. If i am already booked you will be fishing with my other guide Keygan who is a fish bum and loves guiding people to great memories.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $425
    Do you enjoy the peace and quiet of the river with little to no pressure around? This might be the trip for you if you can bear the cold weather and the snow. Although this is not "peak" Steelheading time, with the little pressure and conditions, the fish usually wants to bite. This is one of the captain's favorite times to hit the water on his own. Trips also take place during the warmest part of the day.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - Oct 20
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Come do battle with some of the biggest fish in Michigan. We will be fishing either body baits or floating skein underneath a bobber. All rods have spinning reels with long rods. All you need is a license and warm clothes, I have all the gear you will need. When fishing slows in the Betsie for Salmon, we start fishing the Big Manistee. If i am already booked you will be fishing with my other guide Keygan who is a fish bum and loves guiding people to great memories.i
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Steelhead (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 5 - May 20
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    Looking to test your skills against a challenging fish? Then Steelhead is for you. All you need is a license and warm clothes, as the captain has all the gear you will need. Primetime is usually November, late February, March, and early April. Both the morning and afternoons are on the offer. For the PM trips, if there is low clear water and clear skies, fishing in the afternoon can be downright brutal. If you still want to go in the afternoon, the captain can accommodate you.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great time on the Betsy river.
Great time on the Betsy river.
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Amanda F.
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A great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) on September 13, 2024
Captain Dan was the Best! We will definitely be back next yr for some salmon fishing!
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Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   5 Hour Steelhead Peak Season (AM) on April 14, 2024
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Peak Steelhead (PM) on October 28, 2022
We went out with captain Dan having never fished for anything more than a sunfish!  Dan was very prompt in communication prior...
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Bill B.
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Great time on the Betsy river.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) on September 1, 2023
My girlfriend, and I had a great time fishing with Dan! Lots of experience, excellent knowledge, and great gear. A perfect...
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3 hr river pike tour

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (AM) on June 15, 2022
If you have never fished a river before you should definitely do it. If nothing else just to meet and talk to Captain Dan.
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FAQs about Chromeseekers – Betsie River

Chromeseekers – Betsie River offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour – Northern Pike (PM) MAX 2 (3 hours)
  • US $250 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 5 Hour Steelhead Peak Season (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Peak Steelhead (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon (Pm) (6 hours)
  • US $425 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Steelhead (AM) (8 hours)
Trips booked with Chromeseekers – Betsie River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We promote catch and release of all steelhead)
Chromeseekers – Betsie River offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing
Chromeseekers – Betsie River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Steelhead)
  • Heavy Tackle (Salmon )
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Chromeseekers – Betsie River include:
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Charter Operator

Chromeseekers
Frankfort, Michigan, United States
16 Fishing Reports
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113 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since May 2020
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Captain Dan Stewart has been fishing for as long as he can remember. From SE Michigan to NW Michigan, we have a boat for everything. As a result, he knows all the hiding spots for favorites including Steelhead, Chinook, Coho Salmon and walleye throughout the state of Michigan. He'll easily accommodate both experienced anglers and novices and looks forward to giving his guests a welcome escape to nature. You will have such a great time with Captain Dan that you will be booking other trips the rest of the year around the great state of Michigan. My season starts in the Nw for Steelhead. In Mid April I move to the Detroit River for walleye. In May I move to the St Clair river for walleye. When Lake St Clair heats up I move over there. Around Mid June I end the walleye fishing and move back to the Nw chasing a variety of fish. We fish crystal lake and all other inland lakes near by. We are also fishing Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout. We follow the salmon up river then back to steelhe
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About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
15 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Stealthcraft
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 6HP
Max cruising speed
7 knots

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Steelhead
Heavy Tackle
Salmon
Spinning

Amenities

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We promote catch and release of all steelhead

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
We ask clients to consider releasing most fish
Catch and Release Allowed
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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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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