Mega Bite Charters – 36’

Mega Bite Charters offers fishing trips on the waters of east Traverse Bay in Michigan. If you want to experience all that Northern Michigan has to offer, a day out with this crew is the right choice. Your guide Adam Collet specializes in catching Lake Trout and Salmon, fishing the hottest spots known for producing outstanding catches.

Enjoy your fishing trip aboard a 31’ Pursuit cuddy cabin boat, which comes powered by twin 385 HP Mercury engines. It has a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers. The boat is fully rigged with state-of-the-art navigational electronics, which include a GPS, a VHF radio, a fishfinder, and a radar.

For your maximum comfort on the water, there’s a toilet on board. As well as that, the vessel is equipped with an ice box to keep the catch fresh during the day and downriggers for a professional fishing experience.

Get out on the waters east of Grand Traverse Bay and troll for Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead. These tough-fighting creatures are favorites all across the nation, and your guide invites experienced anglers and beginners alike to come aboard and test their skills.

A trip with Adam comes inclusive of top-notch fishing equipment to make your catch possible. You’ll be provided with rods, reels, tackle, and lures. If you decide to keep the fish, it will be cleaned and filleted for you once caught, so that you can take it home for dinner later. If you want, you can bring your own snacks and drinks with you on board.

Mega Bite Charters takes every trip as a personal challenge and yours won’t be an exception. Welcome aboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Evening)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $650
    The fishing never stops in Lake Michigan. On this evening trip, you'll be fishing for Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Salmon with an experienced guide in the east of Grand Traverse Bay. These rich, productive waters are home to some delicious and exciting species. Test yourself against these beasts before filling the boat with a treat to take home for dinner and beyond.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $650
    You've had the morning to freshen up and get ready, now that the afternoon has arrived, you'll have the chance to explore Lake Michigan's productive shores. Go after some exciting Steelhead, Brown and Lake Trout, and maybe even some delicious Salmon as you test your skills against these notorious fish and try your best to fill the boat with something tasty to take home for dinner.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $700
    Come and see the magic of the Great Lakes on this 4-hour trip. Get out on Grand Traverse Bay's east side and target a range of highly-prized, delicious fish. Troll to lure the bite of a strong Salmon or tough-fighting Trout, and head home with a delicious treat for lunch. You're in for a thrilling morning, all the while showing off your fishing skills.
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
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FAQs about Mega Bite Charters – 36’

Mega Bite Charters – 36’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Evening) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Mega Bite Charters – 36’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have 3 boats at Mega Bite Charters. Our 2 big troll boats have very nice heads aka bathrooms on them and our 22’ has a bucket for women and men.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Mega Bite Charters – 36’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (We run all top of the line Shimano rods and reels)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting ( We clean the fish at our fishing cleaning station at the marina. We package and clean the fish to the customers liking in the price of the charter! )
  • First Mate (We run a 1st mate in both of our big trolling boats. The 31’ and 36’ Taira’s. Our 1st mates are all top notch and if you think they did a great job an avg. customary tip is 20-25% but it’s all up to each party obviously! )

Mega Bite Charters – 36’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Mega Bite Charters – 36’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mega Bite Charters – 36’ include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Charter Operator

Mega Bite Charters
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
47 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since February 2017
Captain Adam Collett is a Traverse City native. Capt. Adam has extensively fished the flats in the Florida Keys, the lakes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, targeted Catfish in the Mississippi, and fished in the Trout streams in Montana. His passion for fishing the East Bay has truly captured his heart. Capt. Adam is a supporter of the Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association and applauds the GTASFA’s efforts in meeting with the DNR to help regulate responsible fishing. He is a father of 2 and enjoys teaching youngsters how to fish and love the water. He does this all while fishing safely...and with patience! He and his team will do their best to make sure you have a memorable time on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Tiara (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1995. Powered by 2 385HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Ice Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
We have 3 boats at Mega Bite Charters. Our 2 big troll boats have very nice heads aka bathrooms on them and our 22’ has a bucket for women and men.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
We run all top of the line Shimano rods and reels
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean the fish at our fishing cleaning station at the marina. We package and clean the fish to the customers liking in the price of the charter!
First Mate
We run a 1st mate in both of our big trolling boats. The 31’ and 36’ Taira’s. Our 1st mates are all top notch and if you think they did a great job an avg. customary tip is 20-25% but it’s all up to each party obviously!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We love having kids on the boat! No age too young!
You Keep Catch
We package and fillet your catch. No cost.
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
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Half day trip with Ben and Austin
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Johnathan P.
Howell, MI
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Half day trip with Ben and Austin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2023
Fantastic trip with Captain Ben, and first mate Austin.  Hooked our first fish within 10 minutes of dropping lines.  Had...
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Peter L. I.
Macomb, MI
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Excellent Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on May 6, 2023
Captain Benny and First Mate Austin where phenomenal. We had 2 fish in the boat within 7 min of having a line in the water! ...
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Dale J.
Hudson, Wisconsin
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2023
Great experience with a super crew
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Bethany B.
Wapakoneta, OH
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on June 21, 2023
We had the best time! I highly recommend!
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Chris H.
Kalkaska, MI
Excellent
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 2023
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