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Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter 

5.0
(10 reviews)
 South Pickford Avenue, Hessel, MI 49745, United States–
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Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter 

Hessel, MI, United States
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21 ft
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5.0
(10 reviews)
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If you're going to cast a line in Hessel, look no further than Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Todd knows them well!

These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself!

On the day of your trip you're likely to cast, jig, use top water and much more using everything from light tackle to heavy tackle for pulling fish out of heavy vegetation.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks!

Capt. Todd will bring you aboard a 21' Ranger bass boat with capacity for 4-5 passengers. Children are welcome!! For more members of the group contact Todd with any and all questions, if booking with children contact Todd direct for all details. The boat comes with all the essentials for a successful trip. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but on a limited basis for seasonal trips.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a Michigan fishing license for everyone in your group. This can be done online, or you can ask the captain for local in-store options.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and drinks. Alcohol is not allowed.

Your trip with Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter is just a click away. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

If you're going to cast a line in Hessel, look no further than Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Todd knows them well!

These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself!

On the day of your trip you're likely to cast, jig, use top water and much more using everything from light tackle to heavy tackle for pulling fish out of heavy vegetation.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks!

Capt. Todd will bring you aboard a 21' Ranger bass boat with capacity for 4-5 passengers. Children are welcome!! For more members of the group contact Todd with any and all questions, if booking with children contact Todd direct for all details. The boat comes with all the essentials for a successful trip. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but on a limited basis for seasonal trips.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a Michigan fishing license for everyone in your group. This can be done online, or you can ask the captain for local in-store options.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and drinks. Alcohol is not allowed.

Your trip with Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter is just a click away. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

Todd Sumbera
Captain
Todd Sumbera
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

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4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Perch (Yellow)
+1
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Pike (Northern)
Perch (Yellow)
+1
US $725
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Anglers' gallery (6)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 10 reviews
Chad O'Brien
Chad O'Brien
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Todd knows his stuff
6 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike on July 27, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Iwant to give a huge thanks o captain todd. h was absolutely amazing. he was abe to teach my daughter how to fishin just a single trip. he is a very patient man. He alsoknows where the fish are. He put me on to my pb smallie. Thanks Captain

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Todd Sumbera
Response from Captain

Thanks Chad! Had a great time with you all on the water..hope the rest of your vacation went well.

Troy Butler
Troy Butler
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
October fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike on October 17, 2026 • 2 adults

Todd Sumbera
Response from Captain

Thank you sir! look forward to a warmer calmer trip in the future!

Linda Lambert
Linda Lambert
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain was very knowledgeable about all wildlife, not just fish. He knew what fish were biting and where. Would absolutely book with him again!!

Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Todd Sumbera
Response from Captain

Thank you!! it was great fishing with the two of you!!

Brent Keller
Brent Keller
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Fishing!
4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike on July 13, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

My daughter and I had a phenomenal time fishing with Todd — would highly recommend him to anyone!

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Todd Sumbera
Response from Captain

Thanks Brent! I had a great time fishing with you and your daughter! Take care!

Richard Kitzmiller
Richard Kitzmiller
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Smallies and Pike
4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike on July 8, 2026 • 1 adult

Great Time, Great Captain. would recommend and use again.

Todd Sumbera
Response from Captain

Thanks Rick! I enjoyed the time on the water with you. i hope you had safe travels back home!

FAQs about Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter

Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike (6 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bass/Pike - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Very little live bait is used, it's very seasonal at this point.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning of fish is not an additional charge. No bass will be retained.)
Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We run charters in the Les Cheneaux Islands, St. Mary's River, surrounding inland lakes in the EUP and Northern MI. Certain locations on the Great Lakes are also available for charter trips.)
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Les Cheneaux Fishing Charter include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Todd Sumbera
Todd Sumbera
Hessel, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2025
With years of tournament fishing experience, I am looking to further my passion of fishing by helping others enjoy the experience of fishing. Whether it's catching your first fish or your personal best we are here to help.
Todd Sumbera
Todd Sumbera
Fully verified
10
reviews
2025
member since
~2h
response
With years of tournament fishing experience, I am looking to further my passion of fishing by helping others enjoy the experience of fishing. Whether it's catching your first fish or your personal best we are here to help.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a tranquil lake, showcasing a perfect summer day.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Richard K.
    Richard K.
    Great Time, Great Captain. would recommend and use again.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a lake in a bass boat.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Wes .
    Wes .
    Captain Todd knows the Lake very well... has real good fishing gear and does his best to try & make sure everyone catches fish!
  • A young angler and an adult are on a fishing boat, with the young angler holding a fishing rod, ready to cast in a scenic marina setting.
    Mario K.
    Mario K.
    We had a great time with you. Logan excitement was pure joy. We will definitely book another trip with you.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing from a boat in a scenic lake setting.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Randall .
    Randall .
    Todd was a great captain that had us on large fish especially small mouth the entire time and had the right colors and great equipment!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Smallmouth Bass
    Renee K.
    Renee K.
    We had a great afternoon fishing trip with our to sons ages 11 and 13. Todd was a kind, friendly, and patient guide. We had limited fishing experience, and he taught us so much. We caught large and small mouth bass. We will definitely fish with Todd again on our next trip to the UP.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Very little live bait is used, it's very seasonal at this point.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning of fish is not an additional charge. No bass will be retained.

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Hessel to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome! Having kids of my own I understand how much they enjoy the experience whether they're fishing or watching..or looking at fish in the livewell!
No smoking
No alcohol
You keep catch
All bass will be released
Catch and release allowed
All bass will be released

How you can pay

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

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