Dragginfish Charters LLC 

4.9/5 (18 reviews)
 Frankfort Avenue 100, Elberta, MI 49628, United States

Dragginfish Charters LLC 

Elberta, MI, United States
27 ft
6
4.9/5 (18 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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Number of days
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Half day trip PM
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
All day trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
18 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Thomas Calley
Thomas Calley
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
fishing
Half day trip PM on August 23, 20253 adults

captian Matthew was great a communication. When the weather was not going to be good for fishing, he let me know in a timely manner. He was willing to work with me as far as rescheduling the trip. Even though my trip was at the end of the season, we still caught fish. We were pleased with the trip and plan to make another one soon.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Justin Belkiewicz
Justin Belkiewicz
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!!!
All day trip on August 22, 20254 adults

Captain Matthew and his sons did everything they could to find and keep us on the fish. The whole crew are great with their clients. It was more like fishing with 3 friends rather then just a captain and his crew. We came home with 9 nice fish. We definitely recommend Dragginfish Charters and we will be booking again with them next year.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Matthew Salsbury
Response from Captain

Thanks. Good trip was great bunch of guys.

Zachary Kromer
Zachary Kromer
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Relaxed fun worth every penny.
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 20253 adults1 child

The captain made it a very relaxed atmosphere and fun which was great since this was my son's first time out and he was able to reel in a few fighters all in all we had a blast

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Matthew Salsbury
Response from Captain

Thanks. Our pleasure.

Brandon Reno
Brandon Reno
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Half day trip PM on August 15, 20254 adults

We had a great trip! The captain and mate worked hard to put fish in the cooler. We are already looking forward to booking another trip with them.

Matthew Salsbury
Response from Captain

Thanks. Good trip!

Ramey Modica Ramey Modica
Ramey Modica Ramey Modica
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Matthew
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 20252 adults1 child

Matthew Salsbury
Response from Captain

Thanks

FAQs about Dragginfish Charters LLC

Dragginfish Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $175 per person after 4 guests - Half day trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $175 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 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

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 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

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 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

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 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

 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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