Mega Bite Charters – 36’ 

4.9/5 (45 reviews)
 517 South Union Street, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States

Mega Bite Charters – 36’ 

Traverse City, MI, United States
36 ft
6
4.9/5 (45 reviews)

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!

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!

Mega Bite Charters
Charter Operator
Mega Bite Charters
26 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (Evening)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
45 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (53)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (45)

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Sarah Diaz
Sarah Diaz
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Benny is the best!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 20263 adults3 children

We had such an epic time! Mommy and son adventure was the best! Caught 12 trout and 1 salmon!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Richard Whitaker
Richard Whitaker
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 20245 adults

Had a group of 5 and Brian and Austin were great! Very knowledgeable on their craft. Caught our lake trout and had blast. Will be back no doubt!!

John Bistoff II
John Bistoff II
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Morning Trip with Craig and Jonathan
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 20213 adults

We had 13 fish on and landed 9. The first fish was an early arriving Coho Salmon from the open waters of Lake Michigan staging for an autumn spawning run up into one of the tributary streams. The second fish was an early arriving Chinook (King) Salmon. The remaining fish were chunky Lake Trout. Twice we had two fish on simultaneously. The fillets from those 9 fish weighed 24 lbs. I'm unable to attach photos because I took them with a digital camera ... not with my cellular phone. Craig and Jonathan made today's early morning fishing charter a fun adventure for my son, his grandfather, and me.

Johnathan Pike
Johnathan Pike
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Ben and Austin
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 20234 adults2 children

Fantastic trip with Captain Ben, and first mate Austin. Hooked our first fish within 10 minutes of dropping lines. Had our limit before the end of our time. Great trip, highly recommended.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Peter Lucido III
Peter Lucido III
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip!
Half Day Trip (Evening) on May 6, 20236 adults

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! Great time we will be back!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Mega Bite Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you Peter! The guys had a absolute blast with you guys last night!! Hope to see you guys again! Adam

FAQs about Mega Bite Charters – 36’

Mega Bite Charters – 36’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Evening) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (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)

Your operator

Mega Bite Charters
Mega Bite Charters
Mega Bite Charters

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

1 Fishing Report
52 Customer reviews
Typical response within an 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.

1 Fishing Report
52 Customer reviews
Typical response within an 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.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Half day trip with Ben and Austin
    Johnathan P.
    Johnathan P.
  • Excellent Trip!
    Peter L.
    Peter L.
  • Afternoon trip and still slayed em!!
    Aaron L.
    Aaron L.
  • Half day trip cut short by weather
    Pete M.
    Pete M.
  • Great fishing experience!
    Philip Z.
    Philip Z.
  • Mega-Bite Rocks!
    Carmen B.
    Carmen B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1995
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 385HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available 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
What's included in the trip price
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!

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Traverse City right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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