Prime Time Fishing Charters
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Prime Time Fishing Charters

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4.9 / 5
(214 reviews)
Map of Traverse City, MI, United States
Center Road 8426
Traverse City, MI, United States
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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!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Even a shorter trip to Grand Traverse Bay means a lot of fishing. You'll be going after Trout and Salmon to your heart's content.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Even a shorter trip to Grand Traverse Bay means a lot of fishing. You'll be going after Trout and Salmon to your heart's content.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Midday
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 16
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Midday fishing can be slow. We recommend the am or pm trips for the best catch.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 214 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Patrick K.
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Above and Beyond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 14, 2024
If you’re in Traverse City, Lake Michigan, and looking for a Fishing Charter… Prime Time is the way to go. Highly professional,...
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Damon S.
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Excellent fishing charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2024
Have done quite a few fishing charters and this one was the best by far. Captain Taylor really knows his stuff. Didn’t take...
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Christine H.
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Fabulous trip - Captain Taylor goes above and beyond!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 1, 2024
Captain Taylor was fantastic from start to finish. We went home with some beautiful trout, as it was a little early in the...
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Bill H.
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Great Captain on an Average Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
Taylor was awesome with me and my family, a first-time charter, and went out of his way to explain everything. My wife and...
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Suvankar M.
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All Aboard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 19, 2024
If you want a great time with a great captain. One who knows just about everything about fish, this is the charter for you....
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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
  • 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)

Meet the Captain

Taylor Walkowiak
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
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259 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2016
Captain Taylor have been fishing the Great Lakes for over two decades. Their goal on every trip is to use the experience they have built up over the years to show you some great fishing and an unforgettable time to boot! They are more than happy to accommodate anglers of all preferences and skill levels.
Our Team
Taylor W.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Herring Herring
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Boat Image
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

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included free of charge.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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
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Payment

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

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