Central Coast Angling 

4.8/5 (10 reviews)
 13051 S West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States

Central Coast Angling 

4.8/5 (10 reviews)
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13051 S West Bayshore Drive
Traverse City, MI, United States
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Looking for a varied offer that can put you on red-hot Lake Michigan action as well as productive river fishing? Look no further than Central Coast Angling. Captain Robert Hinds will guide you into the bountiful waters of Michigan and provide you with premier service.

You’ll fish from his 22’ Skeeter center console. Bring two of your best fishing buddies with you, the boat can handle 3 anglers and the guide. She’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine that’ll get you to your fish quickly and smoothly.

Capt. Robert will take you up and down the Manistee River in pursuit of Steelhead and Chinook and Coho Salmon. The fish you can target depends on the season – talk to the guide before arriving to figure out what you’ll go after.

You can also hit Lake Michigan for a variety of species. Lake Trout, King and Silver Salmon, Whitefish, and Herring can all be hooked up using light tackle. Don’t forget to pack a cooler, the charter will clean and fillet your catch after the trip.

Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to keep your energy up between strikes. There are snacks and drinks included on the half day trip and a shoreside lunch with drinks for the full day package.

Central Coast Angling will put show you just why the waters of Michigan are famous! Book a trip today and explore some of the finest freshwater fishing on the continent.

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Rating

4.8
10 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (15)

Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
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Seamus Withey
Seamus Withey
5.0
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Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 24, 20251 adult1 child
Captain Hinds was awesome to fish with! Made this trip for my son’s 9th Birthday and he had an absolute blast! Awesome experience, will be booking again in the future!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
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Jason Simon
Jason Simon
5.0
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Captain knows his lake!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 20252 adults
Wow what a fantastic experience on the water today. From the very first drop we were on the lake trout. Caught at least 10 and my PB (see photo). Highly recommend Captain Bob!!!!
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Edward Kriner
Edward Kriner
5.0
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Very nice trip
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on June 14, 20253 adults
Thanks Captain Bob! We had a great time on the boat catching fish! I really appreciate all the help and guidance you gave my son! Look forward to fishing with you again!!!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Response from Captain
June 17, 2025
Thank you so much for believing in my services. Always a pleasure and cannot wait to see you next time sir.
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Shelly Powers
Shelly Powers
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on June 21, 20251 adult1 child
Captain Bob was top notch! Great guy, taught my 12 yo a few tips and tricks, and would definitely book again!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Response from Captain
June 26, 2025
Awesome time! Thank you kindly for the opportunity.
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Jake Brockway
Jake Brockway
5.0
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Fun time
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 25, 20252 adults
Good time with Bob and Quinn!
Response from Captain
June 27, 2025
Awesome time on the water! Thank you for the biz
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Trip availability and prices

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February 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
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3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 20
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 20
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
10 reviews
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9
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2
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (15)

Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
+9

All reviews (10)

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Seamus Withey
Seamus Withey
5.0
Verified
Great trip with captain Robert Hinds
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 24, 20251 adult1 child
Captain Hinds was awesome to fish with! Made this trip for my son’s 9th Birthday and he had an absolute blast! Awesome experience, will be booking again in the future!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
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Jason Simon
Jason Simon
5.0
Verified
Captain knows his lake!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 20252 adults
Wow what a fantastic experience on the water today. From the very first drop we were on the lake trout. Caught at least 10 and my PB (see photo). Highly recommend Captain Bob!!!!
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Edward Kriner
Edward Kriner
5.0
Verified
Very nice trip
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on June 14, 20253 adults
Thanks Captain Bob! We had a great time on the boat catching fish! I really appreciate all the help and guidance you gave my son! Look forward to fishing with you again!!!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Response from Captain
June 17, 2025
Thank you so much for believing in my services. Always a pleasure and cannot wait to see you next time sir.
0
Shelly Powers
Shelly Powers
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on June 21, 20251 adult1 child
Captain Bob was top notch! Great guy, taught my 12 yo a few tips and tricks, and would definitely book again!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Response from Captain
June 26, 2025
Awesome time! Thank you kindly for the opportunity.
0
Jake Brockway
Jake Brockway
5.0
Verified
Fun time
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 25, 20252 adults
Good time with Bob and Quinn!
Response from Captain
June 27, 2025
Awesome time on the water! Thank you for the biz
0

FAQs about Central Coast Angling

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
52 knots
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