Dragginfish Charters LLC 

4.9/5 (10 reviews)
  Recent reports
 Frankfort Avenue 100, Elberta, MI 49628, United States

Frankfort has a fish with your name on it, so let Dragginfish Charters help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Matthew knows them forwards and back.

You’re likely to fish for Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and more with any luck. For these species, you’re likely to troll using light or heavy tackle.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Capt. Matthew welcomes you aboard a 27’ Sea Ray Cruiser with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures.

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is not allowed.

Get in touch with Capt. Matthew below and start planning your trip today! If you don’t see the date you’re interested in on the calendar, call. We may be able to accommodate.

Matthew Salsbury

Captain

Matthew Salsbury

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Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half day trip PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 4 people
US $550 
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
All day trip

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (15)

These 4 Kings 👑
These 4 Kings 👑
These 4 Kings 👑
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Angler rating

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Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Thomas B.
Thomas B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

These 4 Kings 👑

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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025

We had a Great time catching 4 King Salmon and a nice Rainbow (Steelhead) trout. I have had other charters only target lake trout. These guys were great guides and put us on King Salmon!!! A nice added bonus was they were personable and good sense of humor. The boat was comfortable and steady, great equipment and good technology. Highly recommend!!!

We had a Great time catching 4 King Salmon and a nice Rainbow (Steelhead) trout. I have had other charters only target lake trout. These guys were great guides and put us on King Salmon!!! A nice added bonus was they were personable and good sense of humor. The boat was comfortable and steady, great equipment and good technology. Highly recommend!!!  

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 Thomas B. recommends Dragginfish Charters LLC

Mark G.
Mark G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Go with Draggingin the fish

VERIFIED

All day trip on August 8, 2024

Captain Matt took us on an excellent trip! Great company on the trip! Caught a cooler full! Had a great time! Thanks Matt! We had a great time!

Captain Matt took us on an excellent trip! Great company on the trip! Caught a cooler full! Had a great time! Thanks Matt! We had a great time!  

 Mark G. recommends Dragginfish Charters LLC

Daniel B.
Daniel B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on Lake MI

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2024

Caught 12! Let’s go again! See you next year! Captain Matt and First Mate Craig!! You were the best!

Caught 12! Let’s go again! See you next year! Captain Matt and First Mate Craig!! You were the best!  

 Daniel B. recommends Dragginfish Charters LLC

Brent B.
Brent B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2024

 

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 Brent B. recommends Dragginfish Charters LLC

Randy E.
Randy E.
4.3/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fun and big fish

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Half day trip PM on August 20, 2024

Captan was fun and informative We caught 2 24 pounders and 2 just under 20 and several in the 15-16 pound range

Captan was fun and informative We caught 2 24 pounders and 2 just under 20 and several in the 15-16 pound range  

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 Randy E. recommends Dragginfish Charters LLC

FAQs about Dragginfish Charters LLC

What are the trip rates for Dragginfish Charters LLC?

Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half day trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - All day trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Dragginfish Charters LLC?

When you book a trip with Dragginfish Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Dragginfish Charters LLC?

Trips booked with Dragginfish Charters LLC include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are cleaned and bagged after the trip. Included in the price of the charter.)
  • First Mate (Customary to tip 20%. But as always, tip according to service. 1st mate is generally available on most trips.)
What types of fishing does Dragginfish Charters LLC offer?

Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Dragginfish Charters LLC offer?

Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Dragginfish Charters LLC?

Top targeted fish species with Dragginfish Charters LLC include:

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

Your captain

Matthew Salsbury

Elberta, Michigan, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2023

Capt. Matthew runs trips out of Frankfort aboard a 27’ Sea Ray. These waters are known for Salmon and Trout and he will show you how to catch them. With a vast knowledge of these waters, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Our Team
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Captain

Brian S.

Brian S.

First mate

Jeremy S.

Jeremy S.

Other

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ray
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 205HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Enclosed toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish are cleaned and bagged after the trip. Included in the price of the charter.

First Mate

Customary to tip 20%. But as always, tip according to service. 1st mate is generally available on most trips.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Kids welcome! Should be able and interested in fishing to have the best experience.

No Smoking

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Elberta right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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