Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 5705 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, United States

Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC 

Glen Arbor, MI, United States
28 ft
6
5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Captain Scott McDaid has over 30 years of experience and specializes in catching Salmon, Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Brown Trout out of Glen Arbor.  Reel Tales Charters is the only charter listed here that actually leaves from Glen Arbor and cleans and bags the catch in Glen Arbor.  Others may be listed in Glen Arbor, but leave from somewhere else.  Please be careful when booking that you are getting what you expect.

Captain Scott will guide you through your Glen Arbor Charter Fishing adventure every step of the way! No Experience necessary!

Reel Tales Charters is U.S.C.G. Licensed and Insured. You will fish aboard a 28' Grady White Sailfish that is MDNR inspected.  Grady White is a boat that is truly made for the waters of the Great Lakes.  You will ride in comfort!

We provide tackle, ice, cleaning and bagging of your catch, education and fun. All you need to bring is: Sunglasses, sun block, soft-soled shoes, jacket, camera, and food and beverages of your choice.

We pride ourselves in giving you the ultimate charter fishing experience while you are visiting northern Michigan.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Your trip with Reel Tales Charter Fishing is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Captain Scott McDaid has over 30 years of experience and specializes in catching Salmon, Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Brown Trout out of Glen Arbor.  Reel Tales Charters is the only charter listed here that actually leaves from Glen Arbor and cleans and bags the catch in Glen Arbor.  Others may be listed in Glen Arbor, but leave from somewhere else.  Please be careful when booking that you are getting what you expect.

Captain Scott will guide you through your Glen Arbor Charter Fishing adventure every step of the way! No Experience necessary!

Reel Tales Charters is U.S.C.G. Licensed and Insured. You will fish aboard a 28' Grady White Sailfish that is MDNR inspected.  Grady White is a boat that is truly made for the waters of the Great Lakes.  You will ride in comfort!

We provide tackle, ice, cleaning and bagging of your catch, education and fun. All you need to bring is: Sunglasses, sun block, soft-soled shoes, jacket, camera, and food and beverages of your choice.

We pride ourselves in giving you the ultimate charter fishing experience while you are visiting northern Michigan.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Your trip with Reel Tales Charter Fishing is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Scott Mcdaid
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 13 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Marty Bugbee
Marty Bugbee
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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What an amazing experience.
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 24, 20264 adults

Capt Scott was conscientious and professional. He was flexible with the scedue allowing us to maximize our family vacation time. He ws passionate about fishing and found a great spot for us to land several huge lake Trout. He arranged for their cleaning and pointed us to a local restaurant who prepared a feast for us of our fresh catch. We will be back.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Scott Mcdaid
Response from Captain

Thank you Marty! Glad you had a great time. Hope to see you all again in the future!

Lisa Mitchell
Lisa Mitchell
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fish Fry tonight!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 15, 20264 adults

Seven lake trout, comfortable boat ride, and alot of action! Captain Scott worked hard to make this a very enjoyable experience!

Scott Mcdaid
Response from Captain

Thank you Lisa! I had a great time with all of you. Enjoy you fish fry!!

Elliott Eschmann
Elliott Eschmann
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
One of our best Trips yet!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 20262 adults

have done a lot of differnt charters in different states for several different species and im gonna remever this trip with captain Scott as one of my favorites. had an awesome day my wife and I both got our bag limit headed home with a cooler FULL and i mean FULL of meat.

Scott Mcdaid
Response from Captain

Thank you Elliott! I had a great time with you and Brittany. Hope to see both of you in the future! Capt. Scott

Rodger Cottrell
Rodger Cottrell
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip, lots of fish!!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 20264 adults

Me and my family had a great afternoon with Capt Scott. We each caught our limit and the cooler was full Highly recommended!!!!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Scott Mcdaid
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind words Rodger! I had a blast with your family guys know how to catch fish! Hope to see you in the future.

Janice Maynard
Janice Maynard
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Scott
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 16, 20264 adults

Scott Mcdaid
Response from Captain

Thank you for the 5 star rating Janice! I had a great time with all of you. Hope to see you in the future! Capt. Scott

FAQs about Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC

Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Free of charge as part of the charter.)
Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Reel Tales Charter Fishing, LLC include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Scott Mcdaid
Scott Mcdaid
Scott Mcdaid

Glen Arbor, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024

Operating a 28' Grady White Sailfish, Capt. Scott ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Glen Arbor, Michigan. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024

Operating a 28' Grady White Sailfish, Capt. Scott ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Glen Arbor, Michigan. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free of charge as part of the charter.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Most of my trips are families with kids.
You keep catch
Fish are cleaned for free!

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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