Osprey Fishing of Michigan 

4.9/5 (18 reviews)
 TBD, Various boat launches, Traverse City, MI 49685, United States
4.9/5 (18 reviews)
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TBD, Various boat launches
Traverse City, MI, United States

If you’re ready to enjoy fishing in Traverse City, we’ve got you covered with Osprey Fishing of Michigan. Captain Chris will be your guide, offering years of experience fishing the Grand Traverse Bay and local inland lakes.

Customized fishing trips are available with the client’s preference or the best seasonal species. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned.

May and June provide fantastic Lake Trout and Cisco fishing. Jigging and casting with light tackle is the preferred method, with good numbers of hard-fighting fish!

Salmon Trolling is also available with downriggers and a full array of trolling gear beginning in August through September!

The October Cisco bite and water side color tour is fantastic!

Trips with Osprey Fishing of Michigan are great for kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Inland trips for Walleye, Bass, and Bluegills are available. The inland lakes provide great fishing. All fishing gear is provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. Live bait is included when necessary.

There’s a 20% discount for active military, law enforcement, and first responders (with ID).

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Best charter ever
Great Trip
Great Trip
+20

Angler rating

17
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1
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

80%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews
Showing: 5 of 18 reviews
Madison E.
Madison E.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

4 Hr Lake Trout(AM) Jigging

Awesome experience for beginners or the advanced!

VERIFIED

Our group of three had an absolute amazing experience with Chris as our guide! He was very patient and knowledgeable about area. He also was super flexible with weather conditions and made sure we got our moneys worth! Between the three of us we caught 10 lake trout in total and kept 6. I would highly recommend Chris for any of your Traverse city chartering needs!

Our group of three had an absolute amazing experience with Chris as our guide! He was very patient and knowledgeable about area....  

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 Madison E. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
 Madison E. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Thanks Madison, a great evening on the bay!

George S.
George S.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

Half Day – Inland Lake (AM)

Great with grandchildren

VERIFIED
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Chris was wonderful with my 9 years old granddaughter and 11 years old grandson. He taught them a lot about fishing and they so enjoyed our outing!

Chris was wonderful with my 9 years old granddaughter and 11 years old grandson. He taught them a lot about fishing and they...  

 George S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
 George S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan

Shawn S.
Shawn S.
5.0/5

Jun 26, 2025

Half Day – Inland Lake (AM)

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Had a great day out! Captain was very friendly & accommodating. We caught plenty of nice walleye, (my daughter caught her 5 fish limit, I caught 3 I think with one around 20-21”). As well as a lot of nice size perch. Daughter also caught 2 nice size bass.would recommend Osprey anytime!

Had a great day out! Captain was very friendly & accommodating. We caught plenty of nice walleye, (my daughter caught her 5 fish...  

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 Shawn S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
 Shawn S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2025
Thanks Shawn. That girl can fish!

Kurt S.
Kurt S.
5.0/5

Aug 14, 2025

Half Day Salmon/Lake Trout Trolling

Best charter ever

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Chris was awesome- caught fish right away. Boat and equipment were perfect for what we wanted. Definitely recommend him.

Captain Chris was awesome- caught fish right away. Boat and equipment were perfect for what we wanted. Definitely recommend him.  

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 Kurt S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
 Kurt S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2025
Thanks Kurt! It was fun morning on the bay.

Jacob D.
Jacob D.
5.0/5

Jun 17, 2025

4 Hr Lake Trout/Cisco (PM) Jigging

Excellent Captain and great fishing!

VERIFIED

We had a great time and caught our limit. The Captain was very friendly and very informative. He put us onto the fish and made adjustments to the gear to get us hooked up. I would highly recommend booking a trip with him!

We had a great time and caught our limit. The Captain was very friendly and very informative. He put us onto the fish and made...  

Captain replied
 Jacob D. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
 Jacob D. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
Thanks Jacob! Fun night jigging on the Bay. Thanks for booking with me.

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hr Lake Trout(AM) Jigging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day – Inland Lake (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 27 - Nov 30
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US $300 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hr Lake Trout/Cisco (PM) Jigging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 31
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half day Inland Lakes (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 27 - Nov 30
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US $300 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Salmon/Lake Trout Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 30
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Salmon/Lake Trout Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 30
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Best charter ever
Great Trip
Great Trip
+20

Angler rating

17
0
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

80%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews
Showing: 5 of 18 reviews
Madison E.
Madison E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome experience for beginners or the advanced!

VERIFIED

4 Hr Lake Trout(AM) Jigging on June 21, 2025

Our group of three had an absolute amazing experience with Chris as our guide! He was very patient and knowledgeable about area. He also was super flexible with weather conditions and made sure we got our moneys worth! Between the three of us we caught 10 lake trout in total and kept 6. I would highly recommend Chris for any of your Traverse city chartering needs!

Our group of three had an absolute amazing experience with Chris as our guide! He was very patient and knowledgeable about area. He also was super flexible with weather conditions and made sure we got our moneys worth! Between the three of us we caught 10 lake trout in total and kept 6. I would highly recommend Chris for any of your Traverse city chartering needs!  

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 Madison E. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Thanks Madison, a great evening on the bay!

George S.
George S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great with grandchildren

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day – Inland Lake (AM) on August 4, 2025

Chris was wonderful with my 9 years old granddaughter and 11 years old grandson. He taught them a lot about fishing and they so enjoyed our outing!

Chris was wonderful with my 9 years old granddaughter and 11 years old grandson. He taught them a lot about fishing and they so enjoyed our outing!  

 George S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan

Shawn S.
Shawn S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day – Inland Lake (AM) on June 26, 2025

Had a great day out! Captain was very friendly & accommodating. We caught plenty of nice walleye, (my daughter caught her 5 fish limit, I caught 3 I think with one around 20-21”). As well as a lot of nice size perch. Daughter also caught 2 nice size bass.would recommend Osprey anytime!

Had a great day out! Captain was very friendly & accommodating. We caught plenty of nice walleye, (my daughter caught her 5 fish limit, I caught 3 I think with one around 20-21”). As well as a lot of nice size perch. Daughter also caught 2 nice size bass.would recommend Osprey anytime!  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Shawn S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2025
Thanks Shawn. That girl can fish!

Kurt S.
Kurt S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best charter ever

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Salmon/Lake Trout Trolling on August 14, 2025

Captain Chris was awesome- caught fish right away. Boat and equipment were perfect for what we wanted. Definitely recommend him.

Captain Chris was awesome- caught fish right away. Boat and equipment were perfect for what we wanted. Definitely recommend him.  

Review media 0
 Kurt S. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2025
Thanks Kurt! It was fun morning on the bay.

Jacob D.
Jacob D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Captain and great fishing!

VERIFIED

4 Hr Lake Trout/Cisco (PM) Jigging on June 17, 2025

We had a great time and caught our limit. The Captain was very friendly and very informative. He put us onto the fish and made adjustments to the gear to get us hooked up. I would highly recommend booking a trip with him!

We had a great time and caught our limit. The Captain was very friendly and very informative. He put us onto the fish and made adjustments to the gear to get us hooked up. I would highly recommend booking a trip with him!  

 Jacob D. recommends Osprey Fishing of Michigan
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
Thanks Jacob! Fun night jigging on the Bay. Thanks for booking with me.

FAQs about Osprey Fishing of Michigan

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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