Showtime Charters
Showtime Charters
Showtime Charters runs angling trips out of Traverse City and offers to show you what fishing the Great Lakes is all about.
Captain Johnny Barlow is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing and trolling, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4-hour trips, you can target species like Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, and Brown Trout, depending on the season and weather conditions.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 31' Tiara offshore sportfishing boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. She features a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair to give you everything you need for a productive and comfortable day. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is also included in the price.
Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure. Capt. Johnny and his first mate Liam promise to teach them all about fishing, and they'll even clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done. All you need to do is buy a fishing license before the trip.
Book your trip now and hit these world-class waterways with Showtime Charters!
Showtime Charters runs angling trips out of Traverse City and offers to show you what fishing the Great Lakes is all about.
Captain Johnny Barlow is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing and trolling, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4-hour trips, you can target species like Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, and Brown Trout, depending on the season and weather conditions.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 31' Tiara offshore sportfishing boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. She features a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair to give you everything you need for a productive and comfortable day. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is also included in the price.
Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure. Capt. Johnny and his first mate Liam promise to teach them all about fishing, and they'll even clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done. All you need to do is buy a fishing license before the trip.
Book your trip now and hit these world-class waterways with Showtime Charters!
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What anglers say
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Captain Johnny Barlow was great. He and his first mate made us feel welcome from the beginning. They did everything to help us have a good day. The smoke from the Canadian wild fires made visibility difficult but they kept searching for spots that allowed us to catch fish. We caught 9 on a maximum of 10 for our group. We had 2 others on the line but they got away. We could have had our maximum. All but one was caught in the last 2 hours of our 4 hour charter. A testament to their determination and knowledge of how to get success for us when others would have given up. The boat and gear were great and they kept the conversation lively. I completely recommend this fishing charter!
Thank you David, we had a great time with yall as well. Looking forward to the next time.
My wife and I are seniors, and we took my daughter and grandson with us. The boat and tackle were in great condition, the crew was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and hardworking, and we put fish in the boat and in our cooler to take home. I highly recommend the Showtime.
Thank you Robert. we had a great time with (James) 😬Dean and the family. I hope you enjoy the fish today and are able to get Dean on some more fish while he is visiting.
We caught our limit of 10 Lake Trout and we were back by 10 AM! Had a great captain and crew that knew their stuff! Our family of five and great time and is ready to go again.
Thank you. we had a great time with your family. looking forward to the next time.
We went out on an evening trip with showtime, and fishing was slow because the wind was up. We got a couple lake trout, and as a last ditch effort the captain put down lines for salmon. He stayed out over our booked time trying his best to get us a good fish. Right at the last moment we landed a beautiful 17Lb King salmon. We were overjoyed. Incredible experience and a very friendly and knowledgeable captain and first mate. Would recommend this crew to anyone.
Thank you guys. We had a blast with your crew.
johnny and Ben were awesome a fabulous day and id highly recommendusing there services.
Thank you…. I can’t believe how many fish you reeled in. 😉, We had a great time with your crew. safe travels back to Las Vegas.
FAQs about Showtime Charters
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Evening) (4 hours)
- Toilet Our bathroom is in the cabin of the boat and is private. It is similar to a camper restroom.
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice box Cooler to keep your catch in
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and bagging your catch is included. We take care of this at our private cleaning table. )
- First mate (Teaches and will coach you through how to catch )
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
Your operator
I have been fishing in and around Traverse city since 2016. I enjoy getting out on the water and helping others enjoy what West Bay has to offer, and am privileged to do it with my son.
Landen S.
Captain
I have been fishing in and around Traverse city since 2016. I enjoy getting out on the water and helping others enjoy what West Bay has to offer, and am privileged to do it with my son.
Landen S.
Captain
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
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