Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing
Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing
If you're ready to have fun fishing in Manistee, we've got you covered with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing. Your guide for the day is Captain Earl, offering years of knowledge and experience.
Local species include Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, and more, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Capt. Earl welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to keep 'em happy!
Capt. Earl will bring you aboard a 27' Albemarle sportfishing vessel that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Earl will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
A First Mate may be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Manistee. So, how about booking that trip?
If you're ready to have fun fishing in Manistee, we've got you covered with Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing. Your guide for the day is Captain Earl, offering years of knowledge and experience.
Local species include Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, and more, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Capt. Earl welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to keep 'em happy!
Capt. Earl will bring you aboard a 27' Albemarle sportfishing vessel that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Earl will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
A First Mate may be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Manistee. So, how about booking that trip?
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Earl Riske, captain of the Integrity, is a skilled pilot, crafty fisherman, and tireless first mate. Our morning trip started in near total darkness as we headed out of port into some choppy warter. In the first hour the fishing fleet surrounded us, and the bite was on with 3 Chinook in the boat. When the bite slowed down, Earl never stopped moving and used many lures at different depths that brought us six more salmon. When the rest of the fishing fleet went home, Earl was a crafty Houdini who enticed lfish 320 feet down to come up from the bottom and take our lures adding 3 more salmon in the boat. Regretably, one fish bent the hook and got away. In port, Earl fileted the fish, and packed them in 1 gallon freezer bags we provided. We had breakfast at Diner 31 while Earl fiinished the job. He brought our fish to the restaurant and it was a perfect end to a great day. In a crazy world you can find the Integrity and captain Earl Riske for an adventure you won't forget!
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Couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate a buddy’s bachelor party. Great fishing, cold drinks, plenty of laughs, and a hell of a day on the water. Captain Earl knows his stuff and kept us on the fish from start to finish. If you want to get on some big kings and have a damn good time doing it, book with Captain Earl. We’ll definitely be back!
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amazing experience would recommend this trip to anyone. A great captain with great equipment and knowledge of what the fish are doing on a daily basis. If you want a great affordable and personable experience be prepared to have your arms wore out. My wife and i had a great time and we will be coming back in the future.
Thanks Bill. Happy Birthday Cheryl!
Captain put us on fish quickly. Caught several king salmon.
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FAQs about Reel Life Great Lakes Sportfishing
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – King Salmon (AM) (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – King Salmon (PM) (5 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Lake fishing (Lake Michigan)
- Trolling
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
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Manistee, Michigan, United States
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Captain Earl has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years. After retiring from his regular job, he obtained his Captain's license so he could share his passion.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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