Emma J Charters is based on the beautiful waters of Mackinaw City, Michigan. Run and operated by Captain Dave, the company prides itself in providing an excellent service at unbeatable rates for over 25 years. If you are looking for some great angling with a professional and experienced guide – Emma J Charters is the right choice.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Emma J Charters aboard a spacious 26-ft. Amber Jack Sea Ray boat, which comes powered by a 400 HP Mercury engine. This clean, seaworthy boat can comfortably accommodate up to six anglers. For your maximum comfort when spending a day on the water, there is a toilet, an ice-box, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a bed on board. The boat’s anchoring system will help it stay rooted on the fishing ground.

Emma J Charters will provide you with the fishing licenses and equipment, which includes rods, reels, and tackle, as well as lures. Your trip with Emma J Charters will see you fishing the hottest spots in the area. Captain Dave is familiar with the best methods to land Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown Trout. Together, you may get some outstanding catches!

Once caught, your catch can be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip to take home for dinner or just store the freezer, you only need to bring a cooler with you. You will also be offered drinks and snacks but feel free to bring any additional food and drinks you’d like.

Book now and join Emma J Charters for the adventure of a lifetime. Your hooks are baited!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 10
    US $1,000
    This package is ideal for anglers looking to get familiar with the local fishery. On this trip, you will be fishing under the Mackinaw bridge and around Mackinac Island. You will get a chance to enjoy the beautiful view of the bridge and the islands and target Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown Trout.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 10
    US $1,000
    This trip is ideal for groups looking to enjoy a fun day on the water targeting the most popular local species. You'll visit the most productive spots under the Mackinaw Bridge and around Mackinac Island. The species you'll be targeting include Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown Trout.
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FAQs about Emma J Charters

Emma J Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Emma J Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS 3 Humminbird Chart Plotters
  • Fishfinder 3 Humminbird
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Humminbird HD

Trips booked with Emma J Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Emma J Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Emma J Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Emma J Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Meet the Charter Operator

Emma J Sport Fishing Charters
Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States
11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2017
I came from a family of fishermen and women. So it's in my blood. 30 years ago I got into chartering. I've chartered in Venezuela for blue and white Marlin for a number of years. So experience is what you get with us.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Amber Jack Sea Ray (Sportfishing) originally built in 1982, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 400HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
3 Humminbird Chart Plotters
Fishfinder
3 Humminbird
Bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Cold day but very productive
Half day trip
Half day trip
+4
Angler rating
8
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Ronnie C.
Callisburg, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cold day but very productive

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2023
Had to postpone the trip the first day due to the weather, but Capt Dave was able to reschedule for two days later. It was...
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Venita G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2023
Captain was very good at getting me on the fish. Good day fishing with him. Would definitely use him again.
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Richard D.
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 30, 2020
Great service, clean and well equipped boat,  caught Steelheads and Lake Trout , the salmon king eluded us, may be next time....
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Mark M.
Winder, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 7, 2020
Great time and crew was fantastic. I wish they fish were biting better. The crew stayed out a little longer and we ended up...
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Richard M.
Okemos, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2020
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