El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters is all about fishing the stunning waters of Ludington. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Dave knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, and plenty more. You’ll target your catch by trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 28’ Cherokee sportfishing boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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. Drinks and snacks can be available for you at an additional cost. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

For more information about fishing with El-lin Sport Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Dave a message down below.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 7
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $775
    The departure time depends on the weather. Time is also flexible - will stay in touch regarding the time.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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 Capt Dave was an excellent captain! Boat was very nice
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Dave was an excellent captain! Boat was very nice

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 21, 2024
Captain Dave was very knowledgeable when it comes to fishing the Great Lakes. We had a full charter 6 guys, every single guy...
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Darrell B.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Exceptional experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 20, 2024
Capt Dave and his first mate Ed were terrific. They put us on the fish in short order, and provided consistent thoughtful guidance...
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Michael P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 9, 2024
Extremely knowledgeable, captain and crew with tons of experience and great stories to tell. Had a wonderful time and caught...
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Brad L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We Caught Fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 2024
Captin Dave was great and put us on fish, we had 13 salmon in the boat and had a great time.
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Leonard B.
Very good
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EL-LIN Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2024
We really enjoyed fishing with these guys. We ended up 14 for 21, or so. But that’s fishing. We should have checked...
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FAQs about El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (If you request I will get it for you - extra cost)
  • Drinks (If you request I will get it for you - extra cost)
  • First Mate

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Dave Even
Ludington, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since February 2018
Capt. Justin is experienced in navigating the waters of Ludington, Michigan and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew has you covered if you wish to try trolling, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Cherokee
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 275HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
If you request I will get it for you - extra cost
Drinks
If you request I will get it for you - extra cost
First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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