Traverse City Charter Fishing
Traverse City Charter Fishing
Traverse City Charter Fishing is located in Traverse City and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Capt. Jeffrey will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in heavy tackle trolling, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Lake Trout, Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' Luhrs boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet and fighting chair. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.
You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure. West Grand Traverse Bay is the perfect place to take kids fishing. You are surrounded by land on 3 sides, so the water is typically calm and the fish are usually cooperative.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Traverse City Charter Fishing.
Traverse City Charter Fishing is located in Traverse City and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
Capt. Jeffrey will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in heavy tackle trolling, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Lake Trout, Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' Luhrs boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet and fighting chair. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.
You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated.
This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure. West Grand Traverse Bay is the perfect place to take kids fishing. You are surrounded by land on 3 sides, so the water is typically calm and the fish are usually cooperative.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Traverse City Charter Fishing.
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My wife and I had a very enjoyable fishing trip. Not only were Capt Jeff and his crewmate knowledgeable about fishing they were very easy to talk with. We had our limit in 1hr, and actually had 2 fish onboard within 15mins of dropping the lines in. It was a fun and also a very informative morning. If I come back to Traverse City, I’m calling Capt. Jeff. Give him a call! You won’t regret it.
Thank you so much, Jeff. It was great fishing with you guys and would love to see you again. 
Captain Jeff and first mate Dave were extremely friendly, very knowledgeable, and super nice! We had great conversations throughout the trip and they made the catching experience really fun and easy. I will definitely look them up again next time we are in town. This was a great first charter for June trout!!! Thanks, Jeff for the amazing afternoon!
Thanks Will. It was awesome fishing with your family. We look forward to the next trip!
Caught some great fish with Captain Jeff and First mate Dave. The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Great boat and the water was smooth in Grand Traverse Bay. They did an excellent job putting us on fish when the boats around us did not seem to be catching many fish. We would highly recommend Traverse City Charter Fishing
Thank you so much jason. You guys were awesome.
Had a half day morning trip with 2 adults and 3 kids (7/9/11 years). We caught a pile of lake trout and Capt. Jeff and Dave were a lot of fun, on top of all aspects of the trip and took extra time with the kids - they even got to drive the boat from up on the Tuna Tower! Would highly recommend!
It was a great day! Thank you sharing time with your family with us. The boys were awesome and we had as much fun as they did. I hope you’ll come back and fish with us again!
Capt. Jeff and first mate Dave were friendly and knowledgeable. Their boat was well equipped and felt very safe. We caught our limit.of lake trout and enjoyed our time on the West lake. We even received a ride to the airport to pick up our car rental. Overall great adventure.
Thanks for fishing with us Larry. We enjoyed meeting you and fishing with you and your wife. Come back and fish with us again!
FAQs about Traverse City Charter Fishing
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- Toilet There is an actual head (bathroom) on the boat. It isn't fancy, but it is very functional and private.
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Outriggers
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We fillet and bag the fish as part of your experience. There is no extra charge. )
- First mate (Dave and I have been fishing together for the past 14 years. We are both from Traverse City and have spent our whole lives Fishing on West Grand Traverse Bay. I guess if you look at it that way, we have about 130 years of experience between us!)
- Lake fishing (West Grand Traverse Bay)
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Whitefish (Lake)
Your captain
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
I grew up fishing in Grand Traverse Bay. I have been fishing the bay for over 55 years. My father was a big fisherman and it was some of the best times of my life fishing with him. I spent 3 years on a commercial fishing boat in Kodiak, Alaska before becoming a Chiropractor. My office, where I practiced for 30 years, is on the shore of West Grand Traverse Bay.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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