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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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (7)
All reviews (5)
Capt Earl knows his fishing. We limited out w 5 nice Salmon each . We were supposed to go at 4 pm, but Capt Earl suggested going early..we went 4:30 am...he was right!! Our Arms got sore from hauling in the fish..a good sore!! We will Definitely go w Capt Earl again!
Thank you Mike and Sandy.
Captain Earl was awesome! Easy to talk to about everything happening. He explained how the fish were staging and why. For a first time angler for a salmon charter, let alone a family outing, we all had an amazing time. Captain Earls boat is large enough for 6 full grown people and he has the rods and equipment to accommodate. We spent a lot of time talking about anything and everything. We’ll be scheduling another trip with him soon.
Thank you
Capt Earl was a fantastic steward to the Manistee Fishing community on giving our family a positive fishing experience, even in tough fishing conditions. We had an exciting, enjoyable trip and would recommend him to anyone, new to the sport, or experienced.
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)
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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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Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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