El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters 

4.9
(26 reviews)
 400 West Filer Street, Ludington, MI 49431, United States

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters 

Ludington, MI, United States
28 ft
6
4.9
(26 reviews)

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.

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.

Dave Even
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 7
Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
+1
US $775
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4.9
26 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Chet Berkimer
Chet Berkimer
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Keen put us on fish!
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 14, 20263 adults1 child

We went out for a PM charter. Captain Keen behind the wheel. A couple preteen boys who had never been out before and we were still able to go 8 for 13 on a pretty rough night. The captain and first mate was excellent-patient and calm with us and coached us through it. Overall we loved fishing with them and would go again!

Reported catch:
Salmon
Coho Salmon
Stuart Souders
Stuart Souders
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing we caught large fish and limited out in two hours!!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 22, 20263 adults

Caught fish fast and furious right from start. At one time had five fish on lines. I’ve been out at ludington four different years and never caught them so fast and of this size.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Salmon
Dave Even
Response from Captain

thanks Stuart , great day on the Big Pond, hope to see you and John again .

Nicholas Rich
Nicholas Rich
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 23, 20262 adults1 child

Captain and captain were dedicated to giving us a fun trip. 12 fish in the boat is a great day any day of the year.. Captain Cale was busting his ass, always looking for a way to improve the odds.. a grasp of technology. Worked hard always changing up what wasn’t working. Great experience for everyone

Reported catch:
Salmon
Lake Trout
Dave Even
Response from Captain

thanks for a great time

Ricky Dehner
Ricky Dehner
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
great trip!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 20262 adults

We caught some big salmon, and it was a great time!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Salmon
Dave Even
Response from Captain

thanks , it was a great day on the lake.

Joshua Henderson
Joshua Henderson
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 16, 20263 adults1 child

FAQs about El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters

El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $775 per group, additional US $150 per person after 5 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 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 Raymarine axiom pro
  • Fishfinder Raymarine axiom pro
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar Raymarine with thermal Flir
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
Dave Even

Ludington, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018

Capt. Dave 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.

Dave Even
Dave Even
Fully verified
26
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Dave 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
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Amazing we caught large fish and limited out in two hours!!
    Stuart S.
    Stuart S.
  • great trip!
    Ricky D.
    Ricky D.
  • great trip
    Steven P.
    Steven P.
  • Great time
    Greg C.
    Greg C.
  • Fantastic Trip
    Nicholas R.
    Nicholas R.
  • Silver Fever!
    George P.
    George P.
  • Awesome trip with Captain Dave and First Mate Keen!
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
  • Great service and knowledgeable of the area
    Mike G.
    Mike G.
  • Trustworthy Capitan
    Eric M.
    Eric M.
  •  Capt Dave was an excellent captain! Boat was very nice
    Jason W.
    Jason W.

What is the boat like?

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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
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Raymarine axiom pro
Fishfinder
Raymarine axiom pro
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
Raymarine with thermal Flir
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.

More details

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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

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

What’s biting in Ludington right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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