NOMI Fishing Charters
NOMI Fishing Charters
Welcome to NOMI Fishing Charters, where you'll experience the beauty and excitement of fishing the waters around Traverse City, Michigan. Whether you're a seasoned angler or brand new to the sport, we offer relaxed, hands-on trips designed to help you enjoy everything Northern Michigan fishing has to offer.
Operating on the pristine waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, we specialize in guided trolling trips targeting King (Chinook) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Cisco. These powerful freshwater fish are known for their fight, and there's no better place to chase them than the clear, cool waters of Northern Lake Michigan.
August and early September are especially exciting times to fish, as large Chinook and Coho salmon are migrating toward the rivers for the fall spawning season. These salmon become more aggressive and accessible during this period, providing anglers the best shot at landing trophy-sized fish. If you're looking for high action and heavy hits, late summer is prime time.
We'll be trolling to cover water efficiently and reach fish holding at different depths. All gear is provided, including high-quality rods, reels, and lures. The boat is equipped with top-tier technology: Big Jon downriggers, a Humminbird fish finder, Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor, and Fish Hawk electronics to keep us on target and in the strike zone.
I'll handle all the rigging and setup, and once a fish is hooked—it's game on. You'll be in full control of the fight, reeling it in while I guide you through the action.
You'll be fishing from a 20' Lund, powered by a brand-new Mercury main engine and fully U.S. Coast Guard approved. The boat is clean, comfortable, and equipped with all required safety gear. While there's no onboard restroom, I'm happy to head to the nearest dock whenever needed—your comfort and enjoyment always come first.
Welcome to NOMI Fishing Charters, where you'll experience the beauty and excitement of fishing the waters around Traverse City, Michigan. Whether you're a seasoned angler or brand new to the sport, we offer relaxed, hands-on trips designed to help you enjoy everything Northern Michigan fishing has to offer.
Operating on the pristine waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, we specialize in guided trolling trips targeting King (Chinook) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Cisco. These powerful freshwater fish are known for their fight, and there's no better place to chase them than the clear, cool waters of Northern Lake Michigan.
August and early September are especially exciting times to fish, as large Chinook and Coho salmon are migrating toward the rivers for the fall spawning season. These salmon become more aggressive and accessible during this period, providing anglers the best shot at landing trophy-sized fish. If you're looking for high action and heavy hits, late summer is prime time.
We'll be trolling to cover water efficiently and reach fish holding at different depths. All gear is provided, including high-quality rods, reels, and lures. The boat is equipped with top-tier technology: Big Jon downriggers, a Humminbird fish finder, Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor, and Fish Hawk electronics to keep us on target and in the strike zone.
I'll handle all the rigging and setup, and once a fish is hooked—it's game on. You'll be in full control of the fight, reeling it in while I guide you through the action.
You'll be fishing from a 20' Lund, powered by a brand-new Mercury main engine and fully U.S. Coast Guard approved. The boat is clean, comfortable, and equipped with all required safety gear. While there's no onboard restroom, I'm happy to head to the nearest dock whenever needed—your comfort and enjoyment always come first.
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We had an outstanding experience with NOMI Fishing Charter and Captain Ethan! From the moment we stepped on board, everything felt professional, well-organized, and focused on making sure we had a successful trip. Captain Ethan clearly knows these waters extremely well and used his experience to put us right on the fish. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality fishing charter with a captain who truly delivers results, we highly recommend NOMI Fishing Charter. We will absolutely be booking again. 🎣
Thank you so much for the great review! It was a stellar morninf and awesome time with you and your dad.
We had an amazing experience with Captain Ethan! Not only did he rearrange and accommodate the weekend weather, he stayed later to make sure and put fish in the boat for our twelve year old birthday boys!! Highly recommended!
In spite of the heat we had a good time tonight. Ethan worked hard and was diligent. In result we did get some fish!! If ever again we make the trip up to Tranverse I would for sure look up and book with him again. It was evident that he truly enjoys fishing!!
Hi Eva, thank you for the great review and photos! Had an absolute blast and hope to get yall out again in the future!
Thank you for the review!
FAQs about NOMI Fishing Charters
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (AM) - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (PM) (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No, fish cleaning and filleting is free of charge! )
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We stay close to shore, and depending on the area, it's at most .5 mile to a 3 miles offshore )
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Born and raised in Traverse City, I've spent over 15 years fishing the beautiful Grand Traverse Bays. My passion is chasing the incredible fish our waters are known for — especially hard-fighting King Salmon, along with Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Cisco. I love taking anglers of all skill levels out on the water and sharing what makes this fishery so special. Let's fish!
Born and raised in Traverse City, I've spent over 15 years fishing the beautiful Grand Traverse Bays. My passion is chasing the incredible fish our waters are known for — especially hard-fighting King Salmon, along with Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Cisco. I love taking anglers of all skill levels out on the water and sharing what makes this fishery so special. Let's fish!
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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