Dragginfish Charters LLC 

4.9/5 (29 reviews)
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 Frankfort Avenue 100, Elberta, MI 49628, United States

Dragginfish Charters LLC 

Elberta, MI, United States
27 ft
6
4.9/5 (29 reviews)

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.

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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Trip availability and prices

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August 2026
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Half day trip PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
All day trip
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
29 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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David Burley
David Burley
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
A wonderful fishing experience
Special 5 hours trip for David Burley on August 15, 20263 adults1 child

A wonderful experience with a great team! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and ended the trip with a great catch, double digits of salmon!. We two veterans and our grandchildren enjoyed a lasting memory on this trip. Thanks so much DragginFish!

Natalie  Schmidt
Natalie Schmidt
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
The highlight of a wonderful Michigan summer!
Half day trip PM on August 14, 20264 adults

Such a fun evening on stunning Lake Michigan. The salmon didn’t disappoint us and neither did the sunset! Matt & Brian were an excellent team and made sure we had best experience! Can’t wait to go again next year !

Matthew Salsbury
Response from Captain

Liveliest, noisiest bunch on the boat all summer. We had a lot of fun helping them have fun!

Nathan Cox
Nathan Cox
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 20262 adults

We had a great morning trip. Captain and mate were very patient with the kid and good company. They did a nice job putting us on fish.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Blake Perl
Blake Perl
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
This was a great charter. Caught lots of fish
Half day trip PM on July 25, 20263 adults

Had a great time on this chatter. The captain was great. With the weather not being ideal conditions, they still got us on lots of fish. We’ll be back again.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Lake Trout
Anthony Neace
Anthony Neace
us
Louisville, KY, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 20262 adults

This was our first time doing a charter. Captain Matthew was a delight and he knows what he’s doing! We had a GREAT time!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Lake Trout

FAQs about Dragginfish Charters LLC

Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $175 per person after 4 guests - Half day trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $175 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - All day trip (8 hours)
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
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.)
Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Dragginfish Charters LLC include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Matthew Salsbury
Matthew Salsbury
Matthew Salsbury

Elberta, Michigan, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Typical response 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
matthew s.

matthew s.

Captain

Brian S.

Brian S.

First mate

Jeremy S.

Jeremy S.

Staff

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Typical response 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
matthew s.

matthew s.

Captain

Brian S.

Brian S.

First mate

Jeremy S.

Jeremy S.

Staff

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

Real catches by this captain

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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.

More details

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 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

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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