Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 8
    US $500
    Salmon fishing out of the port of Manistee. Trips will start at 5 am and end at 11 am. 3 guests maximum
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 8
    US $500
    6 hour afternoon Lake Michigan Salmon charter. Trip will depart at 4 PM and return 30 minutes after sunset. 3 guests maximum

FAQs about Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee

Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC – Manistee offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM) (6 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)

Meet the Captain

Michael Smith
Manistee, Michigan, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Warrior (Dual console) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 400HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting

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
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon Trip With Captain Mike
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Caroline W.
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) on August 5, 2023
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Brian W.
Temperance, MI
Excellent
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM) on August 8, 2023
Had a great time.  Captain mike is very knowledgeable.  I had gone in one previous salmon charter that didnt go so well....
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Ken B.
Portland, TN
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Good time fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (AM) on August 21, 2023
Has great knowledge.  Was hooked up quick. The boat was great. It never felt like a smaller boat. He took the time to explain...
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Ryder S.
Chicago, IL
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Afternoon Trip With Captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Lake Michigan (PM) on August 17, 2022
Very fun trip! Mike is knowledgeable of his craft and shared it throughout the day. Came back with 52 lbs of fish. I would...
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