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About Time Charters 

4.9
(25 reviews)
 801 South Washington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431, United States–
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About Time Charters 

Ludington, MI, United States
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29 ft
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4.9
(25 reviews)
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Trips & prices
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Enjoy a day fishing on beautiful Lake Michigan and make many fond memories together with About Time Charters. Starting out of Ludington, you and Captain Damon Herndon will head out to the lake's bountiful waters and enjoy a day of fishing in some gorgeous natural surroundings. The captain is a veteran angler and he'll do everything he can to help you land a great catch. Join him aboard and have a lovely experience fishing in Michigan!

The vessel is a 29ft Tiara equipt with top end electronics, and gear.

Fishing out of Ludington on Lake Michigan and go after your prey. You'll be trolling for Chinook and Coho Salmon and you'll be keeping the fish you catch. Feel free to bring aboard your kids. A day with your whole family on this beautiful lake will surely create many memories for you to take home with you.

Capt. Damon will take care of the fishing rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as lures. Also, he can clean and fillet your catch if you want him to, completely free of charge. What you'll need for your trip are fishing licenses, snacks, and drinks.

Enjoy your stay on the water and have lots of fun catching fish!

Enjoy a day fishing on beautiful Lake Michigan and make many fond memories together with About Time Charters. Starting out of Ludington, you and Captain Damon Herndon will head out to the lake's bountiful waters and enjoy a day of fishing in some gorgeous natural surroundings. The captain is a veteran angler and he'll do everything he can to help you land a great catch. Join him aboard and have a lovely experience fishing in Michigan!

The vessel is a 29ft Tiara equipt with top end electronics, and gear.

Fishing out of Ludington on Lake Michigan and go after your prey. You'll be trolling for Chinook and Coho Salmon and you'll be keeping the fish you catch. Feel free to bring aboard your kids. A day with your whole family on this beautiful lake will surely create many memories for you to take home with you.

Capt. Damon will take care of the fishing rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as lures. Also, he can clean and fillet your catch if you want him to, completely free of charge. What you'll need for your trip are fishing licenses, snacks, and drinks.

Enjoy your stay on the water and have lots of fun catching fish!

Damon Herndon
Captain
Damon Herndon
8 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip – Salmon Trolling
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 20 - Sep 30
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
25 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

Reviews (25)

  • Ron Zeller
    Ron Zeller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had our limit before lunch

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on September 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    Typically I don’t leave comments but this one deserves one. Captain Damon with About Time Charters is a true professional. I usually don’t have much luck salmon fishing but he changed all of that. we had our limit in 3 hours and got back in before the weather turned bad. My wife even enjoyed the experience. Thank you.

  • Matthew Austermann
    Matthew Austermann
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Damon Rocks!!

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on August 15, 2026 • 6 adults

    We landed 11 out of 12 huge salmon and had a fantastic night fishing trip! Two on at a time several times with our group made for an exciting evening with great weather made for an incredible trip! Captain Damon knows his way around the lake! We would love to do it again!

  • Cortland Schafer
    Cortland Schafer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Damon let us know early in the day that it would be better to move the start time from 3 to 5 pm due to conditions on the lake. This was no problem and let me know the whole trip he would be looking out for us. We caught 4 before the night bite and 3 more then. It was a great time.

  • Ashley Fox
    Ashley Fox
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Salmon fishing Virgins

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    It was our first Salmon fishing trip, Damon was friendly , knowledgeable, and down to earth. He got us on the fish while getting set up and kept us on the fish. We will definitely charter with Damon again!

  • Courtney Ozminkowski
    Courtney Ozminkowski
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great first fishing trip for our kids!

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on July 21, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Damon was extremely flexible when it came to scheduling. There were some weather concerns and he was willing to switch our day. He was friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we caught some fish.

  • Roy Tuttle
    Roy Tuttle
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught ourlimit pretty much.

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Trolling on August 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    First bites we had 4 on for about 45 minutes. Captain did a great job maneuvering us around. Did not lose a fish the entire trip.

  • Michelle Johnson
    Michelle Johnson
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Damon was amazin

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on July 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Damon was an excellent teacher for my son and niece they had a blast and want to go again!!!

  • Marcus Doyle
    Marcus Doyle
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Damon

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Trolling on July 29, 2026 • 6 adults
  • Lorna Cisneros
    Lorna Cisneros
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Will Book Again!

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM on September 14, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Damon is a great captain, our group had an awesome time!

  • Amy Swisher
    Amy Swisher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon Trolling on July 25, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

FAQs about About Time Charters

About Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon Troll PM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon Trolling (5 hours)
When you book a trip with About Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with About Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
About Time Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan, multiple ports)
About Time Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with About Time Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Damon Herndon
Damon Herndon
Ludington, Michigan, United States
8 Fishing Reports
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018
Captain Damon Herndon has been fishing the waters surrounding Detroit for over two decades. He's a fully licensed United States Coast Guide charter captain. Fishing Walleye and Bass is more than a job for Capt. Damon. It has become his passion, hobby, and life. He's excited about sharing his expertise in fishing with customers and hopes he'll help you fill your cooler with excellent fish!
Damon Herndon
Damon Herndon
8
reports
40
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Damon Herndon has been fishing the waters surrounding Detroit for over two decades. He's a fully licensed United States Coast Guide charter captain. Fishing Walleye and Bass is more than a job for Capt. Damon. It has become his passion, hobby, and life. He's excited about sharing his expertise in fishing with customers and hopes he'll help you fill your cooler with excellent fish!

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Large group of freshly caught fish arranged on the deck of an About Time Charters fishing boat, with onboard electronics and charter phone number visible.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Ron Z.
    Ron Z.
    Typically I don’t leave comments but this one deserves one. Captain Damon with About Time Charters is a true professional. I usually don’t have much luck salmon fishing but he changed all of that. we had our limit in 3 hours and got back in before the weather turned bad. My wife even enjoyed the experience. Thank you.
  • A variety of fish, including several species, are neatly arranged on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Roy T.
    Roy T.
    First bites we had 4 on for about 45 minutes. Captain did a great job maneuvering us around. Did not lose a fish the entire trip.
  • A large group of salmon-like fish arranged across the deck of a fishing boat, with About Time Charters and a phone number displayed on the bulkhead.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Matthew A.
    Matthew A.
    We landed 11 out of 12 huge salmon and had a fantastic night fishing trip! Two on at a time several times with our group made for an exciting evening with great weather made for an incredible trip! Captain Damon knows his way around the lake! We would love to do it again!
  • A young angler in a life jacket admires a large salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing a memorable catch during a night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Cortland S.
    Cortland S.
    Damon let us know early in the day that it would be better to move the start time from 3 to 5 pm due to conditions on the lake. This was no problem and let me know the whole trip he would be looking out for us. We caught 4 before the night bite and 3 more then. It was a great time.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Michelle J.
    Michelle J.
    Damon was an excellent teacher for my son and niece they had a blast and want to go again!!!
  • Group of anglers actively fishing from a boat at sunset, with bent rods and onboard electronics visible over calm open water.
    Marcus D.
    Marcus D.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Ashley F.
    Ashley F.
    It was our first Salmon fishing trip, Damon was friendly , knowledgeable, and down to earth. He got us on the fish while getting set up and kept us on the fish. We will definitely charter with Damon again!
  • Family posing aboard a fishing boat with two young children and a large silver fish catch displayed at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Coho Salmon
    Courtney O.
    Courtney O.
    Damon was extremely flexible when it came to scheduling. There were some weather concerns and he was willing to switch our day. He was friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we caught some fish.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Salmon, showcasing a successful night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Lorna C.
    Lorna C.
    Damon is a great captain, our group had an awesome time!
  • Group of adult anglers posing aboard a charter boat with a large display of freshly caught fish arranged on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Nikolai V.
    Nikolai V.
    I had an absolutely amazing experience fishing with Captain Damon from About Time Charters. He knew exactly where to take us, and we were on the fish in no time. His expertise, patience, and easygoing personality made the whole trip both fun and stress-free. You can tell he truly cares about making sure everyone has a great time. I couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water, and I highly recommend Captain Damon and About Time Charters to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing trip.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ludington right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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