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Central Coast Angling 

4.9
(17 reviews)
 13051 S West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States–
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Central Coast Angling 

Traverse City, MI, United States
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22 ft
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4.9
(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
Captain
Robert Hinds
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
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

Anglers' gallery (21)

Reviews (17)

  • 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, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 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!

  • Amanda Galloway
    Amanda Galloway
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best lake fishing ever!!!!!

    3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 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!!!!

  • 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, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

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

  • Seamus Withey
    Seamus Withey
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with captain Robert Hinds

    3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 24, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 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!

  • Jason Simon
    Jason Simon
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2017
    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain knows his lake!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025 • 2 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!!!!

  • Edward Kriner
    Edward Kriner
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Very nice trip

    3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on June 14, 2025 • 3 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!!!

  • Shelly Powers
    Shelly Powers
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time!

    3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing on June 21, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Bob was top notch! Great guy, taught my 12 yo a few tips and tricks, and would definitely book again!

  • Jim Ford
    Jim Ford
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain was very knowledgeable and put us on the fish. Limited out on Kings before sunrise! As a commercial fisherman I would highly reccomend him if you want to catch fish!

  • Thera Logston
    Thera Logston
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Boys first fishing trip!

    3 Hour Trip – Inland Fishing - 4:00 PM on July 27, 2026 • 3 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!

  • 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, 2026 • 2 adults

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

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
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!
Robert Hinds
Robert Hinds
20
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
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

  • Three freshly caught Yellow Perch displayed on a boat surface, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Amanda G.
    Amanda G.
    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!!!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing on a lake, with a sibling enjoying a drink in the background.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Cory R.
    Cory R.
    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!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Jim C.
    Jim C.
    It was the first Charter that I ever done, looking forward to my next one. Thank you Captain Bob.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill caught while fishing from a boat on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sunfish
    Seamus W.
    Seamus W.
    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!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the thrill of freshwater fishing.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Jason S.
    Jason S.
    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!!!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill caught while fishing on a calm lake, accompanied by an adult guide.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sunfish
    Shelly P.
    Shelly P.
    Captain Bob was top notch! Great guy, taught my 12 yo a few tips and tricks, and would definitely book again!
  • Young angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat in a serene lake setting.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Edward K.
    Edward K.
    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!!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon against a stunning sunset backdrop while fishing on a lake.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Jim F.
    Jim F.
    Captain was very knowledgeable and put us on the fish. Limited out on Kings before sunrise! As a commercial fisherman I would highly reccomend him if you want to catch fish!

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

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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