Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee 

4.9/5 (9 reviews)
 Manistee Municipal Marina, Manistee, MI 49660, United States

Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee 

Manistee, MI, United States
23 ft
4
4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Offshore A-Count Sportfishing LLC offers fully guided salmon charters on the waters of Lake Michigan and its connecting waters out of Manistee and Ludington.

Come aboard our beautifully equipped Warrior V238 boat with all the latest and greatest electronics and equipment.

We offer salmon trips for 1 to 3 people.  An additional person could be added, but please contact first.

While we mainly troll, we do offer jigging or casting trips depending on the time of year and opportunity at success doing so.
Drag screamimg king salmon really get the heart rate going, and the Lake Michigan sunrises and sunsets are hard to beat!

Whether you're a novice, or a somewhat seasoned angler just looking to learn some more tips and tricks to use on your own boat , we can accommodate your group. As always, kids are always welcome! We love passing on our passion for the outdoors!

Join us for a fun filled day on the water!

Offshore A-Count Sportfishing LLC offers fully guided salmon charters on the waters of Lake Michigan and its connecting waters out of Manistee and Ludington.

Come aboard our beautifully equipped Warrior V238 boat with all the latest and greatest electronics and equipment.

We offer salmon trips for 1 to 3 people.  An additional person could be added, but please contact first.

While we mainly troll, we do offer jigging or casting trips depending on the time of year and opportunity at success doing so.
Drag screamimg king salmon really get the heart rate going, and the Lake Michigan sunrises and sunsets are hard to beat!

Whether you're a novice, or a somewhat seasoned angler just looking to learn some more tips and tricks to use on your own boat , we can accommodate your group. As always, kids are always welcome! We love passing on our passion for the outdoors!

Join us for a fun filled day on the water!

Michael Smith
Captain
Michael Smith
8 years of experience
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responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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August 2026
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6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 28 - Sep 5
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 28 - Sep 5
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Jen Feasal
Jen Feasal
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Landed 10 out of 12!
6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM) on August 3, 20263 adults

Morning charter- caught several kings and a coho. Mike’s skills got us on the fish and certainly helped us land them. Absolutely memorable trip. Would highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Michael Smith
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great trip Jen! I absolutely enjoyed my morning with all of you.

Shoun Walle
Shoun Walle
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!!
6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) on August 31, 20252 adults1 child

Captain Mike was a great dude had us in all the good spots and got a cooler full of quality salmon. Will definitely be back.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Michael Smith
Response from Captain

Another great trip with the Walle crew! Looking forward to next time.

Paul Hudock
Paul Hudock
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM) on August 29, 20252 adults1 child

Michael Smith
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review Paul. I look forward to seeing you and tge family again in the future.

Caroline Whitney
Caroline Whitney
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in August
6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) on August 5, 20234 adults

Allen Rivet
Allen Rivet
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time in Manistee!
6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) on August 16, 20252 adults

Highly recommend Mike Smith-Offshore Account. He’s a great fisherman and an even better captain. He and first mate Dan made it a great time for me and my wife-and we brought fish home also. Well done!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Michael Smith
Response from Captain

Great trip with you guys again. Looking forward to the next one.

FAQs about Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee

Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Michael Smith
Michael Smith
Michael Smith

Manistee, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Fishing is a great passion of mine and I love sharing it with others. I run a very family friendly operation, and encourage people to bring their kids along on the trips.

ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Fishing is a great passion of mine and I love sharing it with others. I run a very family friendly operation, and encourage people to bring their kids along on the trips.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time in Manistee!
    Allen R.
    Allen R.
  • August fishing trip
    David S.
    David S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Warrior
Boat type
Dual console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

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
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 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Manistee right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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