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.
**Due to increase in cancellations once your trip is booked you will owe the remainder of the $100 deposit to Chromeseekers Sportfishing. This is refundable if we 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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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
72%
Sep 13, 2024
6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (AM)
A great time!
Captain Dan was the Best! We will definitely be back next yr for some salmon fishing!
Captain Dan was the Best! We will definitely be back next yr for some salmon fishing!
Dec 21, 2024
5 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead
Cold and Beautiful, but not very Productive
Capt. 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.
Capt. Dan was unavailable due to holiday commitments with family, so co-Capt. Keygan guided. With a high of only 20 degrees, they...
Captain replied
Walled Lake, MI
Oct 28, 2022
5 Hour Trip – Betsie Steelhead (PM)
Great trip!
We 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.
We went out with captain Dan having never fished for anything more than a sunfish! Dan was very prompt in communication prior...
Sep 1, 2023
4 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (AM)
Great time on the Betsy river.
My 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.
My girlfriend, and I had a great time fishing with Dan! Lots of experience, excellent knowledge, and great gear. A perfect morning...
Captain replied
Boyne City, MI
Jun 15, 2022
3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike AM 2MAX
3 hr river pike tour
If you have never fished a river before you should definitely do it. If nothing else just to meet and talk to Captain Dan. What a great day! It was good not to have to do anything except show up at launch time and let Captain Dan worry about the rest. who we found very helpful and professional. Although the pike were hiding we still had a good time.
If you have never fished a river before you should definitely do it. If nothing else just to meet and talk to Captain Dan. What...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
72%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A great time!
6 Hour Trip – Betsie Salmon (AM) on September 13, 2024
Captain Dan was the Best! We will definitely be back next yr for some salmon fishing!
Captain Dan was the Best! We will definitely be back next yr for some salmon fishing!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Cold and Beautiful, but not very Productive
5 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead on December 21, 2024
Capt. 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.
Capt. 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...
Walled Lake, MI
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip!
5 Hour Trip – Betsie 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 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.
We 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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time on the Betsy river.
4 Hour Trip – Betsie 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 morning with four large salmon caught. We plan on booking another trip with him next year.
My 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.
Boyne City, MI
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
3 hr river pike tour
3 Hour Trip – Northern Pike AM 2MAX 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. What a great day! It was good not to have to do anything except show up at launch time and let Captain Dan worry about the rest. who we found very helpful and professional. Although the pike were hiding we still had a good time.
If you have never fished a river before you should definitely do it. If nothing else just to meet and talk to Captain Dan. What a great day! It was good not to have to do anything except show up at launch time and let Captain Dan worry about the rest. who we found very helpful and professional. Although the pike were hiding we still had a good time.
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