Keepin’ It Reel Charters

If you’ve always wanted to reel in the catch of your dreams on Lake Michigan, then Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers a variety of angling adventures for you. Captain Greg Mccrumb is known for his honesty and friendliness, so who could be better to guide you around these plentiful waters?

Lake Michigan is home to a bounty of Trout and Salmon species, including Rainbow Trout, Coho and Chinook Salmon, and plenty of others. Capt. Greg has spent years chasing different types of fish on the lake, and will use his wealth of knowledge and experience to have you cruising the hottest fishing grounds around in no time.

You’ll be exploring the lake onboard his 27’ Tiara center console. She can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers, and her spacious deck means that you’ll all be able to fish at the same time. The boat has everything you need to have a fun and productive day on the water – GPS, fishfinder, life jackets, a private toilet, and even an enclosed cabin to protect you from the elements!

As well as reeling in a variety of Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the Manistee River. If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at some first-class freshwater fishing, then just let your captain know – he’ll provide all the necessary freshwater gear to have you reeling in some huge Steelhead.

Your trip includes top-quality rods and reels, as well as tackle and artificial lures to tempt your catch. Your captain will also clean and fillet your haul for you.

If you want to tick Lake Michigan off of your fishing bucket list, join Keepin’ It Reel Charters to experience the angling adventure of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $850
    Depending on the time of year, you can expect early morning King Salmon to rip drags and tire you out. Then perhaps a bunch of Trout to top off your trip. Steelhead is around if the temp is right. Hold on, it's going to be a high flying air show with these beauties!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $850
    Evening trips start at 4 P.M. and run until dark. The evening bite can be fast and furious just before the dock with multiple fish on at once. With the sun setting over Lake Michigan, views are spectacular. You'll be reeling in King Salmon, Trout, and Steelhead.

FAQs about Keepin’ It Reel Charters

Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Keepin’ It Reel Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Keepin’ It Reel Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water and soda)

Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Keepin’ It Reel Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Greg Mccrumb
Manistee, Michigan, United States
6 Customer reviews
Member since April 2016
Capt. Greg has spent many years chasing his fishing dreams on Lake Michigan. His passion for reeling in the species that call this impressive fishery home has resulted in something that the locals call "Salmon Fever!" Keepin' It Reel Charters combines the peacefulness of exploring this beautiful lake with the excitement of reeling in your dream Salmon or Trout. Capt. Greg is known in the local area for his honesty and wealth of knowledge and experience, so join him for a fun and productive day out on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Tiara (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1987. Powered by 2 330HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 37 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water and soda

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Todd W.
Manistee, MI
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August 6, 2019 evening charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2019
We had an excellent time on the Keepin’ it Reel charter.  Ended the night with 3 Kings, 1 Coho and 4 Steelhead. Largest...
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Mary U.
Flint, MI
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2020
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Lawrence M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 6, 2020
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Patrick K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 4, 2020
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