Class Act Charters – Manistee

Class Act Charters offers you a personalized and fun fishing experience in Michigan. Starting out of Manistee, an expert captain will take you to its beautiful and productive waters with a single goal in his mind – to make your trip a memorable one. If the water is rough or the captain predicts slow fishing, he’ll reschedule your trip or refund your deposit making sure that when you do come, you have a fishing trip of a lifetime.

Start your adventure on a 34’ Pursuit offshore sport fishing boat that can sit up to 6 anglers. It has 700 HP engine and is rigged with a modern and comprehensive navigation system. The boat’s got a wireless trolling motor and multimedia system. The fishing gear includes inline planer boards, Canon High Speed downriggers, and a livewell.

The species you can encounter on your trip include Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Trout. To catch them, you’ll deep sea fish.Both light and heavy tackle will be used. You can keep all the fish you catch so you can have some delicious meals when you get back home. Just keep in mind that you can only release the fish that survives catching. Kids of all ages are welcome to join in, so bring them along and enjoy a wonderful family outing together.

The captain will cover you for the rods, reels, tackle, as well as bait and lures. He’ll also clean and fillet your catch when the trip’s over. You should bring your license, food, and drinks before you depart.

Have lots of fun fishing with Class Act Charters as you discover Lake Michigan!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 1
    US $700
    You'll usually leave an hour before daylight and go search for Salmon.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 1
    US $700
    Spend 5 hours chasing Salmon. You'll usually leave at 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. adjusting for daylight changes.
There are 13 people looking at this charter.

FAQs about Class Act Charters – Manistee

Class Act Charters – Manistee offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Class Act Charters – Manistee, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Has a removable dome

Trips booked with Class Act Charters – Manistee include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We are the best at cleaning!)
  • First Mate

Class Act Charters – Manistee offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Class Act Charters – Manistee offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Class Act Charters – Manistee include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Captain

Michael Pajtas
Manistee, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
70 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Farmer, Professional Technician (heavy equipment), Instructor for technicians, Ferris State College grad, Prior Owner of Moby Chromer Fishing & Food Products. Started fishing with my Dad as a boy but really went nuts when I had children. Fished many tournaments until I lost my son Mike Jr. I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to helping folks catch fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Pursuit (Sportfishing) originally built in 1999. Powered by 2 350HP Volvo engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We are the best at cleaning!
First Mate

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
We clean fish better than anyone!
Catch and Release Allowed
If the fish will survive.
Disabled Accessible
Advanced notice needed (different pickup location)

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
Checks

Manistee Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
Fish on - King salmon
Will book again
Will book again
+29
Angler rating
29
0
0
0
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
92%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 30 reviews
Ramiro De La Cruz
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2023
Ramiro De La Cruz recommends Class Act Charters – Manistee
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Ramiro De La Cruz recommends Class Act Charters – Manistee
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Denis S.
Manistee, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mile

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 24, 2023
We just finished a dinner of delicious grilled king salmon, made possible by the dedicated early-morning efforts of Captain...
Denis S. recommends Class Act Charters – Manistee
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Pajtas Captain replied

Chris S.
Freeland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3:30pm-10pm Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 28, 2023
This is the best charter in Manistee, MI. Ignore the other recommendations. They put you on the fish and provide perfect guidance...
Chris S. recommends Class Act Charters – Manistee
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Michael Pajtas Captain replied

Brian D.
Detroit, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

ANTOHER AMAZING DETROIT EXPERIENCE

6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 10, 2023
WOW, IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO BOOK A WALLEYE CHARTER ON THE DETROIT RIVER, LOOK NO FURTHER! I’VE BOOKED CAPTAIN MIKE THREE...
Brian D. recommends Class Act Charters – Manistee
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Pajtas Captain replied

Kyle C.
South Bloomfield, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September Saturday Morning Charter

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 9, 2023
We had a great time on the charter with Mike and Lou.  My son pulled in a nice big king with Lou’s help right at sunrise. ...
Kyle C. recommends Class Act Charters – Manistee
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Pajtas Captain replied