Central Coast Angling 

4.9/5 (17 reviews)
 13051 S West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States

Central Coast Angling 

Traverse City, MI, United States
22 ft
4
4.9/5 (17 reviews)

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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.

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.

Robert Hinds
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Sep 20
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
Bass (Smallmouth)
+1
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
Salmon
Lake Trout
Whitefish (Lake)
Herring
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
17 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Thera Logston
Thera Logston
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Boys first fishing trip!
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 27, 20263 adults

We had a great inland fishing trip on Long Lake! Our captain was fantastic with my boys and made the experience fun for everyone. They caught plenty of perch and walleye and had an awesome evening on the water. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
White Perch
Robert Hinds
Response from Captain

Thank you Thera. Hope to see you again :)

Amanda Courey
Amanda Courey
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best lake fishing ever!!!!!
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on July 18, 20262 adults1 child

Captain Bob was awesome. showed us much patience as we were newbies. taught us technique, cleaned and fileted our fish and everything. he was patient and kind and awesome!!!!

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
White Perch
Robert Hinds
Response from Captain

Thank you for the opportunity.

Cory Reynolds
Cory Reynolds
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Best Guided Trip
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 1, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Bob was fantastic and great with our kids. He had a great plan to keep our 4 yo and 11 yo catching what they wanted to catch. We got into plenty of yellow perch and he got my son a really nice walleye. Highly recommend and next trip to Michigan we’ll be contacting him!

Robert Hinds
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words and business.

Jim CASTEEL
Jim CASTEEL
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great captain, we had a wonderful experience all around.
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on June 24, 20263 adults1 child

It was the first Charter that I ever done, looking forward to my next one. Thank you Captain Bob.

Seth Konkle
Seth Konkle
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Solid Inland Lake Walleye Trip
3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on May 28, 20262 adults

We got out early and got right on fish. Captain Bob was cool, chill, informative, & patient.

Robert Hinds
Response from Captain

Thank you for your business Seth

FAQs about Central Coast Angling

Central Coast Angling offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Central Coast Angling, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Central Coast Angling include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Central Coast Angling offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan)
Central Coast Angling offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Central Coast Angling include:
  • Herring
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Robert Hinds
Robert Hinds
Robert Hinds

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2016

I've been targeting salmon/steelhead on the Manistee River since 2001. A lot has changed over the years with the fishery and it has been a roller coaster of a ride. Constant adapting to changing conditions and flows has kept my boat successful and on fish. I have successfully caught Salmon and Steelhead with a variety of tactics but I believe I have simplified my program with efficient user-friendly gear even novice anglers can quickly learn to use and be successful. I'm confident Central Coast Angling can put the fish of your dreams into the net for you!

20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2016

I've been targeting salmon/steelhead on the Manistee River since 2001. A lot has changed over the years with the fishery and it has been a roller coaster of a ride. Constant adapting to changing conditions and flows has kept my boat successful and on fish. I have successfully caught Salmon and Steelhead with a variety of tactics but I believe I have simplified my program with efficient user-friendly gear even novice anglers can quickly learn to use and be successful. I'm confident Central Coast Angling can put the fish of your dreams into the net for you!

The fish you can target

Herring
Herring
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Herring
Herring
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish

Real catches by this captain

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

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

What’s biting in Traverse City right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
SalmonSalmon

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