Osprey Fishing of Michigan 

4.9/5 (27 reviews)
 TBD, Various boat launches, Traverse City, MI 49685, United States

Osprey Fishing of Michigan 

Traverse City, MI, United States
19 ft
3
4.9/5 (27 reviews)

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).

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).

Chris Oosse
Captain
Chris Oosse
6 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Half Day – Inland Lake (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 27 - Nov 30
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Perch (Yellow)
+1
US $300
Entire boat: 2 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
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Perch (Yellow)
+1
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hr Lake Trout/ Cisco (AM) Jigging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 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
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 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
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 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
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
27 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Fawaz Atchoo
Fawaz Atchoo
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Wonderful Experience on Traverse Bay
4 Hr Lake Trout/ Cisco (AM) Jigging on July 10, 20261 adult1 child

Chris was very knowledgeable and friendly. His boat was small but could get around well, a good size for my daughter and me. He was communicating with other charter captains to get feedback on where the fish were biting and took us to several spots. He was able to keep us on fish using his fish finding equipment, and although they weren't always biting I think he set us up for the best chances, even staying out longer than scheduled to give my daughter more opportunities. He allowed her to reel in all our keepers (we caught the limit on trout including a 9 pounder) and filleted everything back at the marina. Would definitely recommend to smaller groups (up to 3), might try an inland trip next time.

Chris Oosse
Response from Captain

Thanks Fawaz! Your daughter's determination for the Big fish will land her one and several more soon!

Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Pure Experience
4 Hr Lake Trout/Cisco (PM) Jigging on May 30, 20261 adult1 child

Captain Chris was very impressive with his knowledge. He was very kind to me and my son while we were with him on the boat. Capt. Chris was also very patient with my son and helped him catch a bunch of fish. I would recommend anyone looking for a genuine fishing experience with a genuine person, I would highly recommend Osprey Fishing of Michigan!

Chris Oosse
Response from Captain

Thanks Chris, i had a great time fishing with you and your son! Hope to see you in September for some Salmon.

Joe Covalesky
Joe Covalesky
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Caught 41 fish!
Half Day – Inland Lake (AM) on June 26, 20263 adults

I caught a walleye, a few rock bass, some bluegills, a largemouth bass, and a lot of perch. The captain was great, and helped me learn how to unhook the fish and how to hold them. This trip would be great for anyone who is beginner all the way to advanced, he knew all the spots to go to.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Chris Oosse
Response from Captain

Thanks Joe! I appreciate the positive review. I'm glad your family had a good time and learned a few fish catching methods!

Tim Totos
Tim Totos
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Father and Son trip
Half Day – Inland Lake (AM) on May 13, 20262 adults

Early in the year but Chris put us on fish first stop. My son brought in the first laker of the day. Water temps still cold fish were finicky eaters but we still hit limit. Great time with patient, knowledgeable Captain would recommend highly for families and experienced anglers.

Chris Oosse
Response from Captain

Thanks Tim! It was nice meeting you and your son. Thanks for being flexible working around the wind and weather days to get the trip in.

Joel Billings
Joel Billings
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience
4 Hr Lake Trout/ Cisco (AM) Jigging on July 8, 20263 adults

Captain Chris was very personable and had a lot of knowledge. He consistently kept us on fish and adjusted when the bite slowed down. We caught our limit and threw a few back. We had a great time celebrating our sons 13th birthday!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chris Oosse
Response from Captain

Thanks Joel! Your son is a true fisherman! I Had a great time with your family, and helping you catch some nice trout.

FAQs about Osprey Fishing of Michigan

Osprey Fishing of Michigan offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day – Inland Lake (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half day Inland Lakes (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hr Lake Trout/ Cisco (AM) Jigging (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hr Lake Trout/Cisco (PM) Jigging (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Salmon/Lake Trout Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Salmon/Lake Trout Trolling (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Osprey Fishing of Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Osprey Fishing of Michigan include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Osprey Fishing of Michigan offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Inland lakes )
  • Nearshore fishing (Grand Traverse Bay)
Osprey Fishing of Michigan offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Osprey Fishing of Michigan include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Chris Oosse
Chris Oosse
Chris Oosse

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

2 Fishing Reports
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since May 2023

I am local to the Traverse City area. I have been fishing the Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and inland lakes my entire life. While fishing with my boys, my favorite part of fishing is teaching young fishermen/ladies.

2 Fishing Reports
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since May 2023

I am local to the Traverse City area. I have been fishing the Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and inland lakes my entire life. While fishing with my boys, my favorite part of fishing is teaching young fishermen/ladies.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inland lakes
Nearshore Fishing
Grand Traverse Bay

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Encouraged!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Traverse City right now

Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
Lake TroutLake Trout

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