Fish Moxie Fishing Guide
Fish Moxie: Northern Michigan's Inland Lake Specialists
Experience the Thrill of the Grand Traverse Region with Capt Matty
Whether you're a seasoned angler chasing a trophy or a family looking to create lifelong memories, Fish Moxie offers a premier guided experience on Northern Michigan's most beautiful waters. Specializing in the unique techniques of the Grand Traverse area, Capt Matty combines 30+ years of local knowledge with a deep passion for the sport and a respect for the resource.
Where We Fish
We follow the bite to ensure you have the best chance at a successful day. Our primary haunts include:
Long Lake & Lake Leelanau (Walleye & Perch)
Platte Lake & Green Lake (Pike & Bass)
Grand Traverse Bay (When the Lake Trout and Cisco bites are red hot!)
The Fish Moxie Advantage
Target Your Prize: While we specialize in Walleye, Perch, Pike, Lake Trout, and Cisco, we are happy to pursue whatever species you are most excited to catch.
The Perfect Boat for the Job: We fish from a 19' open-deck Tiller-style boat. The tiller design is a game-changer—it keeps the deck wide open for maximum fishing room and allows Capt Matty to stay right next to you to provide hands-on coaching and netting.
Versatility: Our boat is fully trailered, meaning we can meet you at any lake within the Grand Traverse area to stay on top of the best fishing conditions.
Family & Group Friendly: Our vessel has a capacity for 6, though we recommend up to 3 anglers for the most comfortable and productive fishing experience.
What's Included
We provide everything you need for a professional-grade day on the water, including high-quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait.
What You Should Bring:
A valid Michigan fishing license (Required)
Your favorite snacks and refreshments
A camera for your 'hero shot' with the big one!
Book your trip with Fish Moxie today and let's get on the water!
Fish Moxie: Northern Michigan's Inland Lake Specialists
Experience the Thrill of the Grand Traverse Region with Capt Matty
Whether you're a seasoned angler chasing a trophy or a family looking to create lifelong memories, Fish Moxie offers a premier guided experience on Northern Michigan's most beautiful waters. Specializing in the unique techniques of the Grand Traverse area, Capt Matty combines 30+ years of local knowledge with a deep passion for the sport and a respect for the resource.
Where We Fish
We follow the bite to ensure you have the best chance at a successful day. Our primary haunts include:
Long Lake & Lake Leelanau (Walleye & Perch)
Platte Lake & Green Lake (Pike & Bass)
Grand Traverse Bay (When the Lake Trout and Cisco bites are red hot!)
The Fish Moxie Advantage
Target Your Prize: While we specialize in Walleye, Perch, Pike, Lake Trout, and Cisco, we are happy to pursue whatever species you are most excited to catch.
The Perfect Boat for the Job: We fish from a 19' open-deck Tiller-style boat. The tiller design is a game-changer—it keeps the deck wide open for maximum fishing room and allows Capt Matty to stay right next to you to provide hands-on coaching and netting.
Versatility: Our boat is fully trailered, meaning we can meet you at any lake within the Grand Traverse area to stay on top of the best fishing conditions.
Family & Group Friendly: Our vessel has a capacity for 6, though we recommend up to 3 anglers for the most comfortable and productive fishing experience.
What's Included
We provide everything you need for a professional-grade day on the water, including high-quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait.
What You Should Bring:
A valid Michigan fishing license (Required)
Your favorite snacks and refreshments
A camera for your 'hero shot' with the big one!
Book your trip with Fish Moxie today and let's get on the water!
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All reviews (6)
Captin Matt has it down. From start to finish we were impressed. The steam coming if the glass top of Long Lake, the fall colors hugging the shore and the fish basicaly jumping into the boat- it was a picture perfect day. With Captin Matt’s incredible touring-guiding skills, we were able to try Walleye Wings for the first time. My wife and I are already planning our next guided fishing experience with Captin Matt. Book your experience now, you wont want to miss out.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! Having you and your wife aboard on Long Lake was an absolute highlight. Fall walleye fishing around Traverse City is tough to beat, especially with glass-calm water, peak colors, and an aggressive bite dialed in on the Humminbird MEGA Live setup. I'm thrilled you finally got to experience walleye wings—they're truly one of Northern Michigan’s best-kept culinary secrets. Looking forward to getting you both back out on the water for our next adventure!
Matt put us on fish right away . He has great equipment and electronics. Has a great personality . Caught several wallaye and perch. Think he would be very good with kids. Would highly recomend him if looking for a fishing trip. Jeff
Jeff! Thank you for the great review! The two of you were quick to pick up on the few tips and handled the rod very well! It was a pleasure having you on board and I look forward to our next trip! ~Captain Matt
Had a great day on Long Lake with Captain Matt. Brought my Wife and Son out for Walleye and Yellow Perch. Captain Matt worked the whole time to keep us on the fish. It was a great day. would highly recommend this trip.
Thank you for the fantastic review and recommendation! We had a great day on Long Lake, and I’m thrilled you and your family had such a memorable time catching walleye and perch. Looking forward to fishing with you all again next time!
had an amazing suprise trip for my son who is an avid fisherman! Captain Matt made sure we had the best time in the water. my son kept saying “this is the best day of my life” and as a 30 something woman who really personally isnt into fishing- it was one of the best of my life too ! thank you!! we will be back again soon!
Jessica, it was a true pleasure having you and “Fish-E” on the boat! The enthusiasm of the catch from the both of you, made it easy and exciting for me to be your guide! Great job, parenting, and keep feeding that passion! Looking forward to our next adventure!
Captain Matt was great. He had excellent communication and a nice boat. We caught lots of fish and had a great time. I’d recommend for all fishing experience levels.
Awesome evening! Great memories created!!
FAQs about Fish Moxie Fishing Guide
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Half DayTrip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Half DayTrip (PM) (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait provided.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning included. (Bring a cooler to keep fish cold and fresh!))
- Lake fishing (Inland lakes surrounding the Grand Traverse region)
- Inshore fishing (Grand Traverse Bay)
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Bowfin
- Crappie
- Herring
- Lake Trout
- Perch (Yellow)
- Pike (Northern)
- Sunfish
- Walleye
- Whitefish (Lake)
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