Chromeseekers – Betsie River
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 16 stealthcraft power drifter. .
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 1 and Oct 7. At Tippy on the Big Man, it’s best between Sep 10 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. Due ro freezing conditions, we will not run any trips under 30 deg through fishbooker.
Any trip Captain Dan is nit always availble to run trips so Keygan will get any over flow. Everyguide is put through training to offer CS clients great experiences. Therefor we can accomandate more trips.
Captains 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. If a 3rd person comes, they must bring waders.
Chromeseekers is always there when you need an amazing freshwater adventure. Check out other listings on its profile.
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 16 stealthcraft power drifter. .
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 1 and Oct 7. At Tippy on the Big Man, it’s best between Sep 10 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. Due ro freezing conditions, we will not run any trips under 30 deg through fishbooker.
Any trip Captain Dan is nit always availble to run trips so Keygan will get any over flow. Everyguide is put through training to offer CS clients great experiences. Therefor we can accomandate more trips.
Captains 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. If a 3rd person comes, they must bring waders.
Chromeseekers is always there when you need an amazing freshwater adventure. Check out other listings on its profile.
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Mike LeddyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat first time trip.
6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (PM) on September 26, 2026 • 2 adultsThis was our first charter fishing trip. I have to say this was an outstanding experience. From the initial response and throughout the trip. We didn't catch many fish, but we definitely tried. Keygan was an outstanding guide. Very experienced with a ton of knowledge. I would definitely recommend them to anyone trying to get out on the west side. All I can say is Thank You.
Bill Bretschneider5.0VerifiedGreat time on the Betsy river.
4 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon on September 1, 2023 • 2 adultsMy girlfriend, and I had a great time fishing with Dan! Lots of experience, excellent knowledge, and great gear. A perfect morning with four large salmon caught. We plan on booking another trip with him next year.
Raffi Tomassian5.0VerifiedLate afternoon trip with Captain Dan
3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike PM 2MAX on July 25, 2022 • 1 adultA lot of fun. Dan is a solid angler and a master casting instructor. Overall lovely experience. Highly recommended.
Harry Junek5.0VerifiedHalf day trip with Keygan
4 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (PM) on September 19, 2021 • 2 adultsFirst time out in drift boat. Great experience and are guide Keygan was excellent! Will be definitely booking with cromeseekers again! Fish on
Wendy Harding5.0VerifiedOctober fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon on October 11, 2021 • 2 adults
Luke KosnikRepeat angler3.0VerifiedCold and Beautiful, but not very Productive
5 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead on December 21, 2024 • 1 adultCapt. Dan was unavailable due to holiday commitments with family, so co-Capt. Keygan guided. With a high of only 20 degrees, they made every effort to keep me warm, including a portable propane heater in the boat. I did not get cold until the very end, so 5 hours is the max is recommend. The knowledge of each hole depth, location of snags, and drift lines was perfect, but we only hooked one fish. The scenery was gorgeous, but if you're looking to catch you might want to hold off for a better time of year. The fish were either not very numerous or lockjawed. I felt safe and comfortable the entire time and enjoyed the day regardless.
Michael AdamsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome Guides
6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon on September 28, 2026 • 2 adultsWe went with Dan one day and Keegan the next…both put us on fish and had a blast doing it!! Big Thank You to the both of them
Josh Bradley5.0VerifiedFishing with Dan
4 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon on October 2, 2026 • 2 adults- Jerry Gornowicz5.0Verified
we had a wonderful experience.
5 Hour Trip – Betsie Steelhead (PM) on October 10, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain Dan was very pleasant and courteous. He treated my 13 year old grandson with respect. i am 84 years old with arthritic knees. He made possible for me to get in and outof the boat. We caught lots of large salmon and had a wonderful, memorable experience.
Melissa Strong4.7VerifiedGreat trip!
5 Hour Trip – Betsie Steelhead (PM) on October 28, 2022 • 2 adultsWe went out with captain Dan having never fished for anything more than a sunfish! Dan was very prompt in communication prior to the trip which was great because we had to change the location of our trip due to poor fishing conditions. He arrived on time and was a very patient and experienced teacher. We tried for steelhead on the big Manistee but we were not successful in catching one. Dan helped us catch some salmon, though. We appreciated that Dan was very diligent about catching the fish properly and also that he was up front about not keeping salmon that were past their prime. I highly recommend Captain Dan for any kind of fishing charter that you want to take.
FAQs about Chromeseekers – Betsie River
- US $300 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike AM 2MAX (3 hours)
- US $300 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike AM 2MAX - 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $300 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike PM 2MAX (3 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Betsie Steelhead (AM) (5 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip – Betsie Steelhead (PM) (5 hours)
- US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (PM) (5 hours)
- US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Northern Pike (PM) - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – BetsieSteelhead (AM) (8 hours)
- US $425 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (4 hours)
- US $425 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon - 4:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $475 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (6 hours)
- US $475 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $625 per group - 8 hr Raft Trip - Salmon (8 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (8 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon - 5:30 AM (8 hours)
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- Catch cleaning & filleting (We promote catch and release of all steelhead)
- River fishing (Betsie and a big Manistee River)
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- Pike (Northern)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
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