Freedom Charters – Saginaw

Running angling trips out of Bay City, Freedom Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Derek, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like trolling, drift fishing, and jigging, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of a 6-hour trip for the am/pm, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Walleye, Perch, and Pike, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

You’ll be fishing from a 21’ Nitro boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers at any single time. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

Capt. Derek is very involved with the West Michigan Walleye Club where he holds the spot as Tournament Director.  Derek finished 1st place in Angler of the Year in 2021 along with the biggest season total weight.  In 2023 he finished in 2nd place for Angler of the Year.  Derek continues to do a decent amount of tournaments throughout the year and competes in the Basspro / Cabelas National Team Championship.

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. This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Freedom Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    Rates - 6 hours or limits 1-2 Anglers $500 ($50 Each Additional Person) Lake Erie - Detroit River - St. Clair River/Lake - Saginaw River/Bay - Mullet Lake - Burt Lake - Lake Mitchell - Lake Cadillac - Hubbard Lake - Intermediate Lake Rates - 6 hours or limits 1-2 Anglers $400 ($50 Each Additional Person) Muskegon Lake - White Lake - Grand River - Lake Mac I'll clean and package all fish. You just need a cold cooler to take them home.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    2 pm to 8 pm - 6 hour afternoon trip.
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FAQs about Freedom Charters – Saginaw

Freedom Charters – Saginaw offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Freedom Charters – Saginaw, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Freedom Charters – Saginaw include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Freedom Charters – Saginaw offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Freedom Charters – Saginaw offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Freedom Charters – Saginaw include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Derek Nykamp
Bay City, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Response time 18 hours
Member since May 2022
I've been with my wife for 18 years now, and we've been married for 15. We have two kids, an 11-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old daughter. I was born and raised in Michigan. I love to hunt and fish, as well as travel throughout the United States.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Nitro (Bass boat) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
I'll clean and package the catch.
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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