FishGH – Down Time
FishGH is a premium fishing charter service operated from Chinook Pier in Grand Haven, MI. We specialize in family-friendly fishing excursions and corporate outings.
We have been operating since 1984. Our boat Down Time was completely restored in 2022 and can comfortably accommodate 6 guests in all weather conditions.
Down Time is a 33’ Wellcraft Coastal and was built to fish offshore in any conditions. She is always clean and we have a full-size bathroom on board that is clean and comfortable. Downtime is equipped with the latest fishing gear and electronics including GPS, Radar, VHF radio, and sonar fish finder.
Our crew is polite and friendly and loves to share our love for fishing with children. No fishing experience is necessary. Guests can bring aboard a cooler with food and drinks of their choice. We ask that you not bring glass bottles, hard liquor, or bananas on board. We always have complimentary cold water available as well.
We will be trolling, primarily for Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan. We are typically 1-5 miles offshore depending on several factors like time of the season, weather conditions, and water temperatures.
When you return from your trip we will take group photos, clean your catch and provide fresh bags and ice. We also participate in the Cook the Catch program where you have the option to bring your fresh fish to a local restaurant and have a full meal prepared (additional fees apply).
FAQs about FishGH – Down Time
- US $250 per group - 1 Hour Trip – Lighthouse/Fish Tour (1 hour)
- US $325 per group - 2 Hour - lighthouse/fishing tour (2 hours)
- US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (PM) – Weekday (4 hours)
- US $645 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – Weekend (4 hours)
- US $645 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Fishing Trip - (PM) Weekday (5 hours)
- US $645 per person - 5 Hour Fishing Trip (AM) – Weekday (5 hours)
- US $690 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Fishing Trip - (PM) Weekend (5 hours)
- US $690 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – Weekend (5 hours)
- US $790 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Ultimate Weekday (7 hours)
- US $890 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Ultimate Weekend (7 hours)
- Toilet We have a full size private and clean restroom available for use anytime during your fishing adventure. We also have hand sanitizer available.
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We typically fish entirely with artificial lures. All tackle is available and included in your trip price)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We hang your catch for a group photo and then clean and bag your catch complimentary at the end of your excursion.)
- First Mate (We always have a first mate working to keep you safe, happy and most importantly catching fish. It is customary to tip your mate and it is usually 18-25% of your total trip cost.)
- River Fishing (We fish primarily offshore on Lake Michigan and depending on the season and trip booked we may be fishing in the Grand River or even Spring Lake.)
- Lake Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (During a typical salmon fishing trip we usually fish anywhere from 100 yards to 7 miles offshore depending on on the season and fish location )
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Freshwater Drum
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
Meet the Charter Operator
9 Fishing Reports |
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211 Customer reviews |
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Member since May 2018 |
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About this listing
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Boat specs
Wellcraft (Sportfishing) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 330HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.
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Cancellation policy
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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Payment
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: