Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI

Showdown fish for Salmon and Lake Trout.

Capt. Earl will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5-hour trips, mainly fishing for Salmon.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Alumacraft boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless trolling motor. The boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and uses GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio technology for safe navigation.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Showdown Fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Jigging (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 23 - Aug 27
    US $450
    Enjoy an afternoon on the beautiful Lake Michigan. You and Captain Earl will spend 5 fun hours trolling for salmon and lake trout. Up to 4 people can come aboard and all the fishing gear will be provided. The captain has got decades of experience in fishing the Great Lakes. The trip normally starts at 2:00 p.m. but the actual time may vary.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 23 - Aug 27
    US $450
    Spend the morning trolling for salmon and lake trout. Captain Earl can take up to 4 people and will provide all fishing gear. The captain has been fishing the great lake since the 70s.

FAQs about Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI

Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Jigging (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light Tackle (Trolling)

Top targeted fish species with Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon (Atlantic)

Meet the Captain

Earl Brink
Manistee, Michigan, United States
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
Captain Earl has loved fishing since he was 8 years old. He's been fishing Lake Erie and Lake Michigan from the late 1970s and 1980s and invites you to join him and have a memorable lake fishing trip.

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon (Atlantic) Atlantic Salmon

Boat specs

Alumacraft (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Mary J.
Sand Creek, MI
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Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Jigging (PM) on July 29, 2023
Trip was well but I got motion sickness so had to go in sooner
Mary J. recommends Showdown Fishing – Manistee, MI
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