Tripp N Hooks Charters 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 1 Grand Isle Drive, Grand Haven, MI 49417 , United States

Tripp N Hooks Charters 

Grand Haven, MI, United States
33 ft
6
5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Make some memories in Grand Haven and go fishing with Tripp N Hooks Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Chris can tell you all about them.

Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children may need to wear life vests depending on age, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your vessel for the day is a Trojan 10meter International (33') Sportfish with capacity for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Tripp N Hooks Charters, feel free to send Capt. Chris a message down below.

Make some memories in Grand Haven and go fishing with Tripp N Hooks Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Chris can tell you all about them.

Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children may need to wear life vests depending on age, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your vessel for the day is a Trojan 10meter International (33') Sportfish with capacity for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Tripp N Hooks Charters, feel free to send Capt. Chris a message down below.

Chris Machiela
Captain
Chris Machiela
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Oct 15
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Herb Green
Herb Green
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A MUST do event.
8 Hour Trip AM on May 22, 20264 adults

I was very pleased with my choice of selecting Tripp and Hooks for my sons first charter fishing trip. In my sons own words are “ they were very knowledgeable and friendly”. Captian Chris and his first mate Matt worked their tail off to keep us catching fish. We had an 8- hour trip scheduled and within 6- hours we had caught our limit. Captian Chris and Matt have the ability to make you feel like you were family. They both worked with my son and his best friend with fishing techniques that they were going to be using and explained everything they needed to know. Both boys wre very comfortable with Captian Chris and Matt. I highly recommed you look no further to schedule your trip

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chris Machiela
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review. We had a great time with you guys. Cant wait for the next time.

Donielle Palmbos
Donielle Palmbos
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Our family made some great memories!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 1, 20264 adults

We caught 10 fish. We had a blast! We will be booking them again for sure.

Joe Ehlert
Joe Ehlert
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 31, 20264 adults

what a wonderful time. my friends and i made a life long memory and will make this an annual trip.

Alicia Atiyeh
Alicia Atiyeh
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
best charter ever caught some big fish highly recomend 10/10 trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 12, 20264 adults

Captain Chris and first mate Tyler ensured we enjoyed our time and our kids caught fish.They were both very pleasant, we highly recommend booking your next experience with them!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chris Machiela
Response from Captain

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy you had such a great time and enjoyed your trip. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back on the water soon! 

Ryan Vrbas
Ryan Vrbas
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Chris
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 20262 adults2 children

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about Tripp N Hooks Charters

Tripp N Hooks Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip AM (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tripp N Hooks Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tripp N Hooks Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Tripp N Hooks Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Tripp N Hooks Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Tripp N Hooks Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Chris Machiela
Chris Machiela
Chris Machiela

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2025

Meet Captain Chris Machiela, an avid angler whose love for fishing began in childhood. Raised in Holland, MI, he has spent countless hours on the water, whether reeling in catches during warm summers or navigating through the ice for winter fishing adventures. With years of experience under his belt, Captain Chris is passionate about guiding newcomers to the joy of fishing. There's nothing quite like the exhilaration of catching your first fish, and he can't wait to share that unforgettable experience with you. Join me and discover the thrill of the catch, the beauty of nature, and the camaraderie that comes with fishing. Let's make some memories on the water!

ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2025

Meet Captain Chris Machiela, an avid angler whose love for fishing began in childhood. Raised in Holland, MI, he has spent countless hours on the water, whether reeling in catches during warm summers or navigating through the ice for winter fishing adventures. With years of experience under his belt, Captain Chris is passionate about guiding newcomers to the joy of fishing. There's nothing quite like the exhilaration of catching your first fish, and he can't wait to share that unforgettable experience with you. Join me and discover the thrill of the catch, the beauty of nature, and the camaraderie that comes with fishing. Let's make some memories on the water!

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Trojan
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Grand Haven right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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