* * We are fishing out of Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor in Elk Rapids for 2025, great fishing and less than 20 minutes away from Traverse City!
Welcome to Pure Angling! We are fortunate to operate our fishing charters here on the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. The bay is 32 miles long and is separated by an East and West bay with depths up to 620'! With fishing in the bay, we are protected on 3 sides from the wind and have calmer waters compared to most ports
Tactics: Trolling or Jigging/Casting
What is trolling?
Trolling is a relaxed fishing trip where the boat moves at 2-2.5 mph. We set the lines, and you reel in the fish. It’s the most popular choice for families (90% of our charters), offering an easy and fun experience. Typically more action when we troll (more fishing rods out & cover more water)
What is jigging/casting?
On a casting trip (May & June - lake trout/cisco), we'll be near the shoreline casting and retrieving jigs back to the boat. For vertical jigging (July - September, lake trout), we drop a lure straight down into deeper waters (80-120') and move it up and down to attract fish. This trip is for novice to experienced anglers that want to be more hands-on (best for 1-4 people)
When is the best bite?
Lake trout: great all season
Cisco: April - June 15th & October
Salmon: August 15th - September 20th
The boat:
2016 Cobia 28' Center Console with twin 200 HP 4 stroke engines. The boat has all the latest and greatest technologies that help us find and stay on fish. We also have a flushable toilet and sink inside the console
All bait, gear, and fish cleaning is included on every fishing trip
What should you bring? Have a valid Michigan fishing license by the time we meet, snacks, drinks (alcohol permitted, but in moderation), sunglasses, a cooler to take your bagged catch home, and dress in layers as you never know what Michigan weather will bring
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send a message. We look forward to having you!
Rating summary
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
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12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 1, 2025
2 kids, 4 adults with Captain Tyler on our fantastic fishing adventure!!! We caught SO many great fish and he helped every step of the way. Tyler is friendly, professional and his boat is beautiful! He knew right where to take us. Equipment was excellent and we truly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Tyler!!
2 kids, 4 adults with Captain Tyler on our fantastic fishing adventure!!! We caught SO many great fish and he helped every step of the way. Tyler is friendly, professional and his boat is beautiful! He knew right where to take us. Equipment was excellent and we truly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Tyler!!
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5 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 11, 2024
We booked with Tyler of Pure Angling as a last minute thing. It started out as a windy day and we had an evening time slot to start. Tyler kept in contact with us all day long on wind and where the best place would be to start from due to the choppy water. We ended up fishing from the E Grand Traverse Bay boat launch and we had a great day. Winds calmed down later in the evening. We Reeled in a bunch of lake trout. And at the end trolled for Salmon. Tyler didn’t give up on us trying to snag a Salmon! It was almost dark and they still hadn’t bit but all of a sudden we got one and within minutes another! it was the end to a great day! One of them was a 40” and 26.3 lb-er. A beast! Tyler was very personable. He knew what he was doing and had the whole boat set up with poles to ensure the most chances to snag the big one! We caught consistently throughout the day and can’t thank Tyler enough for the memories made! Not to mention a freezer full of delicious fish! We already told him we will be back next year for him to give our 14 yr old who was unable to join us a great experience as well!
We booked with Tyler of Pure Angling as a last minute thing. It started out as a windy day and we had an evening time slot to start. Tyler kept in contact with us all day long on wind and where the best place would be to start from due to the choppy water. We ended up fishing from the E Grand Traverse Bay boat launch and we had a great day. Winds calmed down later in the evening. We Reeled in a bunch of lake trout. And at the end trolled for Salmon. Tyler didn’t give up on us trying to snag...
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12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 2, 2025
We gave our dad this charter for Father's Day and we all had a blast! We caught a bunch of lake trout and cooking it tonight. We brought our twin three year olds and they were able to sit in the captain's chair while we reeled and they snacked. Thanks Captain Tyler for a fun day!
We gave our dad this charter for Father's Day and we all had a blast! We caught a bunch of lake trout and cooking it tonight. We brought our twin three year olds and they were able to sit in the captain's chair while we reeled and they snacked. Thanks Captain Tyler for a fun day!
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6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 1, 2025
We had a great fishing experience. Tyler really knew where to go and had amazing equipment. My husband realed in about 6 lake trout and we caught a white fish. It was a beautiful morning and all around a lot of fun.
We had a great fishing experience. Tyler really knew where to go and had amazing equipment. My husband realed in about 6 lake trout and we caught a white fish. It was a beautiful morning and all around a lot of fun.
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6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on June 15, 2025
Tyler was on top of everything as always! We were on fish immediately! When I say immediately I mean it! First cast and one jig later we have fish on! Limited out on Lake trout and added another 5 scisco to the catch!
Tyler was on top of everything as always! We were on fish immediately! When I say immediately I mean it! First cast and one jig later we have fish on! Limited out on Lake trout and added another 5 scisco to the catch!
Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig) - Updated 2025 Prices