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Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan 

5.0
(24 reviews)
 100 Frankfort Avenue, Elberta, MI 49628, United States–
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Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan 

Elberta, MI, United States
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28 ft
6
5.0
(24 reviews)
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Capt. Bruce Shane and his wife Karen operate Rig and Roll Charters. Capt. Bruce is licensed by the US Coast Guard with a master's credential and has 40 years of experience fishing the Great Lakes for Salmon, Trout, and Walleye. Join them at the port of Frankfort and let them show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Bruce will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon,Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
Frankfort and the surrounding area of Northwest Michigan are great for vacations everyone will enjoy. While fishing, you will also enjoy the scenery including beautiful sunrises or sunsets. The crew's goal is to provide you with a comfortable and relaxing fishing experience.

Rig and Roll Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so bring 'em aboard and get the kids hooked while they're young! Make sure to bring drinks and snacks for the journey, along with sunscreen (lotion), comfortable clothing, and a cooler for your catch.

Your trip takes place aboard the Lu Sea, a 28' Boston Whaler Conquest docked at Betsie Bay Marina in Elberta Lu Sea is equipped with all the latest fishing and safety equipment. It can safely take up to 6 anglers and comes with a stand up enclosed head (toilet).

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. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. - Its customary to tip your crew at the end of the charter for good service.

Come aboard the Lu Sea and experience the thrill and excitement of Great Lakes big game fishing at its best.

Capt. Bruce Shane and his wife Karen operate Rig and Roll Charters. Capt. Bruce is licensed by the US Coast Guard with a master's credential and has 40 years of experience fishing the Great Lakes for Salmon, Trout, and Walleye. Join them at the port of Frankfort and let them show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Bruce will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon,Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
Frankfort and the surrounding area of Northwest Michigan are great for vacations everyone will enjoy. While fishing, you will also enjoy the scenery including beautiful sunrises or sunsets. The crew's goal is to provide you with a comfortable and relaxing fishing experience.

Rig and Roll Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so bring 'em aboard and get the kids hooked while they're young! Make sure to bring drinks and snacks for the journey, along with sunscreen (lotion), comfortable clothing, and a cooler for your catch.

Your trip takes place aboard the Lu Sea, a 28' Boston Whaler Conquest docked at Betsie Bay Marina in Elberta Lu Sea is equipped with all the latest fishing and safety equipment. It can safely take up to 6 anglers and comes with a stand up enclosed head (toilet).

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. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. - Its customary to tip your crew at the end of the charter for good service.

Come aboard the Lu Sea and experience the thrill and excitement of Great Lakes big game fishing at its best.

Bruce Shane
Captain
Bruce Shane
9 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

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2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 25 - Sep 25
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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5.0
24 reviews
5.0
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5.0
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Ed Duckworth
Ed Duckworth
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time by the whole family
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2026 • 4 adults

Rig and Roll met all of our expectations and were very courteous, kind, and really knew just what to do to make the day a success. Would definitely recommend these guys for your trip.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Bruce Shane
Response from Captain

Thanks Ed, you were a great crew!

Jeff Black
Jeff Black
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2026 • 2 adults

Bruce Shane
Response from Captain

Thanks Jeff it was a pleasure fishing with you and Chris

James Amberg
James Amberg
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Salmon Slaying!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 2023 • 1 adult • 3 children

Captain Bruce doesn't mess around when it comes to salmon fishing! I booked a half-day trip with my kids, none of whom had ever charter fished before. We got to the marina early and Captain Bruce and Mason were already onboard ready to go. Bruce's boat is the nicest charter boat I've ever been on, it's a new boston whaler with the full setup. It was pitch black out on the lake and we shined up the lures, dropped them in, and within minutes we were hitting the salmon. I've been on charters where you're lucky to get anything, but we hit it big with 6 kings and 3 cohos. While it was still dark, you could see all of the other charter boats to the north of the lighthouse, while we were fishing by ourselves about a mile south. Pretty soon the other charters started creeping over to our spot! My 12 year old son brought his first coho on his own, while I helped my daughters catch their fish. Captain Bruce and Mason were great and were very helpful in making it easy for the kids to fish. The morning came to a close and we were pulling the lines when all of the sudden we got a fish on. I was helping my son with what ended up being the biggest fish of the day, when we got another fish on. My son and I landing two salmon at the same time is a memory we won't ever forget! After we got back, Captain Bruce and Mason fileted the fish and we were good to go. Summing it all up, Captain Bruce is an extremely experienced charter captain who delivered big time and gave us a day we'll never forget. Thanks again Captain Bruce!!!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Bruce Shane
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Jim, it was great fishing with you all. Hopefully we can do it again next year.

Christopher Coombs
Christopher Coombs
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Special 5 hour trip for Christopher Coombs on August 1, 2025 • 2 adults

Great experience. Caught a lot of fish. Fish were fileted well for us compared to a similar charter that finished at the same time. Will book again.

Darrell Morgan
Darrell Morgan
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Yes this was a half day with captain Bruce and first mate Caleb
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 11, 2023 • 4 adults

We started out at 5am we couldn't have ask for a better day, once we got to our location on lake michigan, first mate Caleb got right at it getting poles set up and getting them out. Captain was very knowledgeable on how deep to fish and what lures to use, wasn't too long after getting poles out we started pulling them in, it was a Great experience and I would recommend Rig and Roll Chaters for everyone 👌.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon

FAQs about Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan

Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Stand Up Private Head
  • GPS RAYMARINE
  • Fishfinder RAYMARINE
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar RAYMARINE
Trips booked with Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Rig and Roll Charters – Lake Michigan include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Bruce Shane
Bruce Shane
Elberta, Michigan, United States
13 Fishing Reports
24 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022
Captain Bruce has been fishing since 5 years old. He loves the outdoors and was blessed to have a mother and father and later a wife that encouraged his fishing hobby. When Captain Bruce was little, after he, his dad, and his brother would get out of the rowboat after fishing, the captain would continue to fish from the bank the rest of the day – he was obsessed. He bought his first boat when he was 14 years old and has fished in the inland waters of Michigan, the Great Lakes, and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Bruce Shane
Bruce Shane
13
reports
24
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Captain Bruce has been fishing since 5 years old. He loves the outdoors and was blessed to have a mother and father and later a wife that encouraged his fishing hobby. When Captain Bruce was little, after he, his dad, and his brother would get out of the rowboat after fishing, the captain would continue to fish from the bank the rest of the day – he was obsessed. He bought his first boat when he was 14 years old and has fished in the inland waters of Michigan, the Great Lakes, and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers display four large salmon aboard a fishing boat, with open water and onboard fishing gear in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Great fishing has been the story for the last couple of weeks
  • A proud angler holding a large Salmon while fishing on a boat, with family members capturing the moment in the background.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Ed D.
    Ed D.
    Rig and Roll met all of our expectations and were very courteous, kind, and really knew just what to do to make the day a success. Would definitely recommend these guys for your trip.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Big King Salmon in Frankfort, these were the largest ones we caught on Sunday, the bite has been good but until now most were 2 year olds, good to see some mature ones showing up
  • A young girl and an adult male are fishing together on a boat, with the girl actively reeling in a catch against a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Cory S.
    Cory S.
    Great time and we caught Fish !!!
  • Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Salmon on a catch board after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Fishing off the bank in 140 FOW Fish are in top 50 ft of water
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Don E.
    Don E.
    But Bruce, and his mate Dave, helped us catch some fish anyways.
  • A family poses proudly in front of a catch board displaying several Salmon after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Fishing was good yesterday as we had 16 on and managed to catch 9, fishing north of the harbor in 140-200 FOW, thermocline was around 40Ft
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Salmon while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon in all age classes are showing up in Frankfort, was good north of harbor in 140-190 FOW
  • Large group of salmon hanging from a wooden catch board at a waterfront fishing facility.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Caught a boatload of Salmon and some Steelhead north of Frankfort harbor, fish everywhere from 80 feet of water to 400 ft.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Jim H.
    Jim H.
    Lots of fish caught with great equipment. The captain and mate kept atmosphere pleasant and catch focused. Always in productive water.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Stand Up Private Head
GPS
RAYMARINE
Fishfinder
RAYMARINE
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Radar
RAYMARINE
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children are welcome aboard!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Elberta right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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