Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters is located in Leland and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Tony is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like trolling and jigging, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 5 to 9-hour trips, you can target species like Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 28’ Hewescraft that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a toilet, an ice box, and a wireless trolling motor.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can. Don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip! You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) – Best Bite
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    Morning Best Bite trips are the most common best suited for the family or friends enjoying fantastic action-packed fishing for the multi-species sportfish Lake Michigan is known for. We typically depart between 5-8 am.
    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
    Half Day Trip (PM) – Best Bite
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    Afternoon Best bite trip typically departs 11 am-1 pm. This is the perfect trip for the crew that gets started after a good breakfast and doesn't like to wake up before the sun. The fishing is still hot and the views are spectacular.
    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
    Half Day Trip – Salmon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    The morning half-day Salmon trip will start at 5 am. These trips are for the experienced angler looking for an off-shore adventure on a schedule. We will run offshore to the Manitou Islands early and focus on the early King Salmon bite.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    The 9-hour Salmon trip is for the adventurous angler and crew. We will leave early in the morning to get the best bite as we head offshore to fish near the Manitou Islands. Pack your good attitude and a cooler because the action will be hot and we don't return until dinner time. We will focus on King Salmon and take advantage of the multi-species sportfish Lake Michigan offers.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

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Andrew C.
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Would recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) – Best Bite on July 2, 2024
Captain Tony is great-he went above and beyond for us, from being available the week of the 4th of July, to calling us with...
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Rachel H.
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Great time!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Best Bite on June 25, 2024
We had a wonderful time catching fish!! Would highly recommend!!!
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Kirk M.
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Eldin B.
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Amazing trip

Half Day Trip (AM) – Best Bite on September 17, 2022
We do this trip every year at least once and this past year was a little scary, the waves were bigger then the times before...
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Clifford B.
Chicago, Illinois
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Half-day trip with Captain Tony and Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Best Bite on August 28, 2023
Had a 1/2 day trip with Caprain Tony and his mate, Chris, out of Leland.  What a nice day.  All four in our party caught...
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FAQs about Reelin Leland Fishing Charters

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) – Best Bite (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) – Best Bite (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Salmon (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Humminbird One Boat System
  • Fishfinder Apex 19 Humminbird
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Humminbird 1224 CHIRP Radar

Trips booked with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All gear is provided)
  • Lures (We have all the lures needed)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Carlson's Fishery will clean for a small fee)
  • First Mate

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan )
  • Nearshore Fishing (Spring and Fall fishery)
  • Offshore Fishing (Salmon trips near and around the Manitou Islands)

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling (Multi species spread with riggers and long lines)
  • Jigging (Spot Lock for Lake Trout)

Top targeted fish species with Reelin Leland Fishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Reelin Leland Fishing Charters
Leland, Michigan, United States
2 Fishing Reports
40 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since April 2018
Reelin Leland Fishing Charters comprises Captain Tony Radjenovich aboard the Leelanaut, a 28’ Hewescraft, running out of Leland and Captains Dylan Grant and Chris Oosee running the Leelanautical, a 27’ Tiara running from Traverse City. Among themselves, they have decades of experience in the waters of Michigan. Book a trip with them and start your adventure!

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hewescraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Nearshore Fishing
Spring and Fall fishery
Offshore Fishing
Salmon trips near and around the Manitou Islands

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Multi species spread with riggers and long lines
Jigging
Spot Lock for Lake Trout

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Humminbird One Boat System
Fishfinder
Apex 19 Humminbird
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
All gear is provided
Lures
We have all the lures needed
Catch cleaning & filleting
Carlson's Fishery will clean for a small fee
First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children of all ages and those young at heart
You Keep Catch
Carlson's Fishery Cleans Fish for small $
Catch and Release Allowed
You may keep or release what is caught
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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