Rock N Reel Charters – The 3rd Rock
Hoping to catch some fish in Ludington? Rock N Reel Charters is here to make it happen! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Scott is prepared to put you on fish.
Lake Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting at the right time of year.
For these species, you're likely to troll using heavy tackle.
Rock N Reel Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Small children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
Your trip begins aboard a 34' Pursuit 3400 Offshore sportfishing boat with space for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
Before coming aboard, uou are required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid the glass bottles.
Now, time to hit the water with Rock N Reel Charters!
Hoping to catch some fish in Ludington? Rock N Reel Charters is here to make it happen! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Scott is prepared to put you on fish.
Lake Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting at the right time of year.
For these species, you're likely to troll using heavy tackle.
Rock N Reel Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Small children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
Your trip begins aboard a 34' Pursuit 3400 Offshore sportfishing boat with space for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
Before coming aboard, uou are required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid the glass bottles.
Now, time to hit the water with Rock N Reel Charters!
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Darrin StewardRepeat angler5.0VerifiedPure Chaos
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on August 22, 2026 • 4 adultsGreat morning bite. It wasnt very long after Captain Scott got the lines set that pure chaos started with the fish hitting fast. We had multiple fish hit the deck in the matter of minutes. We still caught plenty of fish after the intial surge of Kings. The wind shifted and the lake started building quicker than anticipated but, Captain Scott was always very aware of the situation and made sure we still were able to continue to fish. He kept the boat on a good, comfortable and safe line for the conditions. Top notch Captian and first mate!
Chris Beecher5.0VerifiedExceptional experience
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on July 25, 2026 • 6 adultsCaptain Scott and his first mate Stub were outgoing, knowledgeable, proficient, and very prompt when it came time to catching fish. The trip was high paced, safe, and very memorable for our party. Would recommend 3rd Rock N' Reel to others. Team Fish On!
Jason Mugg5.0VerifiedAmazing trip!
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on August 25, 2026 • 6 adultsScott and Scott were absolutely amazing! The day was gorgeous and they put us on the fish!! I would HIGHLY recommend this charter and experience! We will be back to do it again thank you guys!
Jessica Good5.0VerifiedBest Trip Ever!!!!!
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on July 24, 2026 • 2 adultsScott is an incredible Captain, we wanted fish and he put us on em. We had the greatest time.. book the trip and enjoy! NO REGRETS!!!!!!!!!
Susan Bernal5.0VerifiedIncredible Trip!
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on July 15, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a fantastic time catching salmon with Captain Scott and Captain Don. We’ve never fished on Lake Michigan and didn’t have high expectations - we figured we would be doing well to catch 1 or 2. Boy, were we wrong! We caught 12 salmon and probably could have caught more if they hadn’t given us time to recuperate from the rapid succession of reeling in fish. The captain is excellent and the boat and gear are great. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone seeking an amazing fishing trip.
Nfl Nolen5.0VerifiedGreat experience for my son’s first salmon fish trip!
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on July 3, 2026 • 4 adults Both captains were awesome! 
Kyle MillerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on August 29, 2026 • 6 adults
Ben Gootjes5.0VerifiedFishing with Scott
5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon on August 21, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children
FAQs about Rock N Reel Charters – The 3rd Rock
- US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Morning Salmon (5 hours)
- Toilet A fully enclosed (and clean) marine head with ample room.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and bagging of your catch is included in your trip. We take care of your catch back at the dock. )
- First mate (Don't underestimate my normal first mate. While she might be the youngest female mate on the Great Lakes, she is one passionate salmon fisherman. Fun,honest, and compassionate are all words that describe Ali! Proud to have her on the 3rd Rock!)
- Offshore fishing (Most trips are only a few miles offshore and within 6-10 miles of the port of Ludington. But when the fish aren't local, we will go for a 'boat ride' to improve our odds of a nice box.)
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
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