Prime Time Fishing Charters
Prime Time Fishing Charters
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Join Prime Time Fishing Charters Trolling and Jigging for an unforgettable fishing experience out of Traverse City. We specialize in half and full day fishing charters on Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay from April to October.
Their 26' Seafox Prime Time,' is powered by 250 hp Suzuki outboard. It's well suited to charter fishing, with an 9.5' beam and a spacious cockpit to accommodate up to 6 anglers. The boat is equipped with modern marine electronics to ensure your trip is both safe and successful.
Being based in Traverse City gives Captain Jerry and Captain Taylor easy access to Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Here, the Lake Trout fishery is good all season long, and Salmon fishing is excellent from mid-August to early October. They fish both arms of the Grand Traverse Bay to make sure you are always in the best place to catch fish.
All tackle and equipment are included in the price of any given trip, but you'll need to bring your own Michigan fishing license with you for the trip. Capt. Jerry and Capt. Taylor will take care of the rest, and will even clean and bag your catch after the trip. For the best experience, be sure to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses and some sunscreen.
Come on down to Traverse City and make your angling dreams come true!
Join Prime Time Fishing Charters Trolling and Jigging for an unforgettable fishing experience out of Traverse City. We specialize in half and full day fishing charters on Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay from April to October.
Their 26' Seafox Prime Time,' is powered by 250 hp Suzuki outboard. It's well suited to charter fishing, with an 9.5' beam and a spacious cockpit to accommodate up to 6 anglers. The boat is equipped with modern marine electronics to ensure your trip is both safe and successful.
Being based in Traverse City gives Captain Jerry and Captain Taylor easy access to Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Here, the Lake Trout fishery is good all season long, and Salmon fishing is excellent from mid-August to early October. They fish both arms of the Grand Traverse Bay to make sure you are always in the best place to catch fish.
All tackle and equipment are included in the price of any given trip, but you'll need to bring your own Michigan fishing license with you for the trip. Capt. Jerry and Capt. Taylor will take care of the rest, and will even clean and bag your catch after the trip. For the best experience, be sure to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses and some sunscreen.
Come on down to Traverse City and make your angling dreams come true!
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Adam Akers5.0VerifiedNewAmazing time!
Half Day Trip (PM) on September 19, 2026 • 5 adultsAbsolutely amazing Captain. booked for a bachelor party and he recommended a time change for higher chance of catching some and he was not wrong! very knowledgeable and helpful. made it an unforgettable experience and will probably be back next year!
Jim StalzerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat Captain makes a great trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 11, 2026 • 2 adultsLoved the entire trip. Captain worked very hard to make our trip successful and entertained us with his knowledge of the area and fishing. We caught our limit quickly. Can’t wait to sail with him again
Greg TolmoffRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewPhenomenal trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2026 • 4 adultsTaylor was a wonderful guide and definitely put us on the Fysh… Top and gear, patience, experience, and results all exceeded expectations - really can't wait to come back and do it again!
Brandon HullRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Taylor gave my 2, 11 yr old boys and I a great time on the water. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to talk with on the boat. He put us on fish quickly and worked to get us our limit of lake trout and even a bonus king salmon. His boat and gear are top notch. We will fish with him again!
Kenneth Harmon5.0VerifiedNewGreat Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childGreat time. Captain tookus out further to make sure we got fish. Caught salmon and trout. My son loved it
Kelli ChilesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGrateful for rescheduling
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2026 • 6 adultsTaylor rescheduled our trip with weather concerns. I'm so grateful he did! He was very accommodating and wanted us to have a successful trip. Great communication and very knowledgeable about the fish, overall fishing and waters of the TCBay! I would recommend and book again.
Peter Locken5.0VerifiedGreat fishing experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught lake trout and steelhead! Captain is very knowledgeable and confident in his knowledge of the area! Boat is well equipped and efficient with multiple lines at different depths to maximize opportunity to catch fish! I highly recommend this skipper!
Amanda Crago5.0VerifiedWhat a great trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe had a blast! We are new to fishing and my sons had a blast! Caught lots of big fish and salmon too, just what my son wanted! The Captain was amazing! Worked with us with the storm to make sure we had the best fishing trip ever. Thank you for everything!
Brian Ecklund5.0Verifiedgreat experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenBeautiful day on the Bay! My boys and I pulled in just under our limit for trout. Capt Taylor clearly has a lot of experience and was super helpful in making ours enjoyable. I highly recommend prime time to anyone looking to reel in some tasty fish.
Cal Hefner5.0VerifiedGreat family fun
Midday on July 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCaptain Taylor was great, got us on the fish right away and they kept coming. Everyone was able to land one or more! Very knowledgeable and willing to answer all the questions thrown at him. A great afternoon on the water, would highly recommend.
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Absolutely amazing Captain. booked for a bachelor party and he recommended a time change for higher chance of catching some and he was not wrong! very knowledgeable and helpful. made it an unforgettable experience and will probably be back next year!
Thank you!
Loved the entire trip. Captain worked very hard to make our trip successful and entertained us with his knowledge of the area and fishing. We caught our limit quickly. Can’t wait to sail with him again
Thank you!
Taylor was a wonderful guide and definitely put us on the Fysh… Top and gear, patience, experience, and results all exceeded expectations - really can't wait to come back and do it again!
Thank you
Captain Taylor gave my 2, 11 yr old boys and I a great time on the water. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to talk with on the boat. He put us on fish quickly and worked to get us our limit of lake trout and even a bonus king salmon. His boat and gear are top notch. We will fish with him again!
Thank you!
Great time. Captain tookus out further to make sure we got fish. Caught salmon and trout. My son loved it
Thank you
FAQs about Prime Time Fishing Charters
- US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Midday (4 hours)
- Toilet Porta potty
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Wireless trolling motor
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included free of charge. )
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Herring
- Lake Trout
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Taylor has been fishing the Great Lakes for over two decades. Their goal on every trip is to use the experience they have built over the years to provide you with great fishing and an unforgettable time on the water. They are more than happy to accommodate anglers of all preferences and skill levels.
Taylor W.
Captain
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 25% 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 3% charge will apply.
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