Prime Time Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (270 reviews)
 Center Road 8426, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States

Prime Time Fishing Charters 

Traverse City, MI, United States
26 ft
6
4.9/5 (270 reviews)

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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!

Taylor Walkowiak
Captain
Taylor Walkowiak
20 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 19 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Midday
Just booked! Last booked: 2 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 7 - Sep 30
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 58 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (336)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (270)

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Brandon Hull
Brandon Hull
Repeat angler
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Ohio, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
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Great Experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 20261 adult2 children

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!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Taylor Walkowiak
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Brian Ecklund
Brian Ecklund
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 20261 adult2 children

Beautiful 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.

Taylor Walkowiak
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Cal Hefner
Cal Hefner
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great family fun
Midday on July 14, 20263 adults1 child

Captain 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.

Taylor Walkowiak
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Ryan McCreery
Ryan McCreery
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 20262 adults

Captain Taylor took my son and I out for a half-day excursion. We had an outstanding time, Captain has many years of experience fishing these waters and it shows! We will definitely book with him again the next time we are in Traverse City!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Taylor Walkowiak
Response from Captain

Thanks so much!

Christina Schneider
Christina Schneider
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Beautiful night - Salmon and Trout!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 8, 20264 adults

Had a great time in the evening charter with Captain Taylor! Lots of Trout, and a couple salmon! Boat was comfy, evening was beautiful, great music and awesome host! Thanks Captain Taylor!!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Taylor Walkowiak
Response from Captain

Thank you!

FAQs about Prime Time Fishing Charters

Prime Time Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Midday (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Prime Time Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Radar
Trips booked with Prime Time Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included free of charge. )
Prime Time Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Prime Time Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Prime Time Fishing Charters include:
  • Herring
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Taylor Walkowiak
Taylor Walkowiak
Taylor Walkowiak

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
317 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2016
Angler's Choice

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.

Our Team
Taylor W.

Taylor W.

Captain

ID & license verified
317 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2016
Angler's Choice

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.

Our Team
Taylor W.

Taylor W.

Captain

The fish you can target

Herring
Herring
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Herring
Herring
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
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
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Sea Fox
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included free of charge.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All children are welcome! Anyone under 7 must wear a life preserver. If you have one we recommend bringing them. Ours are big and bulky.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Traverse City right now

Lake TroutLake Trout

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