True Blue Charters offers fantastic days out fishing Lake Michigan’s East Grand Traverse Bay for huge Salmon and Lake Trout. Lake Michigan needs no introduction when it comes to Salmon and Trout fishing, with its clear still waters packed with awesome fish, and the crew hits nothing but the very best fishing spots based on where the catch has been good recently.

The vessel you will be fishing aboard is a 35’ Tiara motor yacht with room aboard for up to 6 guests. It is powered by twin 350 HP Crusader engines, and cruises at an impressive 35 knots – not that you’ll have to travel far to find great fish! The boat comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, downriggers, and everything you will need for your day on the water, as well as a head for extra comfort and convenience.

The crew knows that your day out is about two things – having fun and catching fish! They fish some awesome spots near to the shore in order to make sure you get the maximum fishing time while on board, and provide high-quality fishing tackle which can be set up for either jigging or trolling, depending on your preference.

Captain Brian Springstead and his skilled first mate work tirelessly on every trip to make sure you have a great time on your day with them. They will clean and fillet anything you catch at the end of the day ready for you to take home and eat.

Book a trip with True Blue Charters and explore the waters of Lake Michigan for an unforgettable fishing experience!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Mid Day)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $575
    No long run times! We typically start fishing within 5 minutes of the dock. So you get 4 hours of fishing and very little chance of seasickness. We fish a very protected portion of Lake Michigan for Salmon and Lake Trout.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half day trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $595
    No long run times! We'll start fishing within 5 minutes of the dock, so you get 4 hours of fishing and very little chance of seasickness. We fish a very protected portion of Lake Michigan for Salmon and Lake Trout.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half day trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $595
    No long run times! Normally we start fishing within 5 minutes of the dock. This way you get 4 hours of fishing and very little chance of seasickness. We fish a very protected portion of Lake Michigan for Salmon and Lake Trout.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Christopher W.
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Great morning on the bay!

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on August 18, 2024
Luke and Aaron were awesome! Weather slowed us down a bit but still were able to reel’em in all morning. Definitely recommend...
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Katerina W.
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Great Morning on the Bay!

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on June 18, 2024
Captain Luke and 1st Mate Aaron were great! They got us right on the fish the moment the poles went out. 9 keepers...
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Michael H.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on June 8, 2024
Luke and Aaron were great hosts. Everyone maxed out on their daily limits and had a blast. 6am came fast!
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Iris R.
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Fantastic Fishing Trip with Brian Springstead

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid Day) on July 25, 2024
Morning Sunrise, great Captain and First Mate, perfect weather and great catch, salmon and trout!
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Michael K.
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Half day trip (AM) on September 1, 2023
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FAQs about True Blue Charters

True Blue Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $575 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (Mid Day) (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $35 per person after 4 guests - Half day trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $35 per person after 4 guests - Half day trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with True Blue Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed, private bathroom with electric flush.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with True Blue Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and package (zip locks provided) your catch at no extra charge. Please tell us if you want to keep fish at the start of the trip. We will do catch and release if you do not want to keep fish. If you want to keep fish bring a cooler. )
  • First Mate (We have multiple mates that help set the lines and clean the boat and clean your catch. Aaron is our primary mate. These young people always appreciate a tip for their work. A typical tip is $100, but anything is appreciated. )

True Blue Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (East Grand Traverse Bay – Lake Michigan)

True Blue Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with True Blue Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your captain

Brian Springstead
Williamsburg, Michigan, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2017
Captain Brian Springstead has over 35 years of experience fishing Lake Michigan and it is still his favorite place in the world to be. He loves welcoming new friends onto his boat, and takes pride in going the extra mile, working tirelessly to make sure his clients get exactly what they're after on every trip.

The fish you can target

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1984
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Motor yacht

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
East Grand Traverse Bay – Lake Michigan

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed, private bathroom with electric flush.
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and package (zip locks provided) your catch at no extra charge. Please tell us if you want to keep fish at the start of the trip. We will do catch and release if you do not want to keep fish. If you want to keep fish bring a cooler.
First Mate
We have multiple mates that help set the lines and clean the boat and clean your catch. Aaron is our primary mate. These young people always appreciate a tip for their work. A typical tip is $100, but anything is appreciated.

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.

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
All kids are welcome, please note that children 6 and under must wear a life jacket the entire time. We have children’s life vests but if you have one they are comfortable with, please bring that one.
You Keep Catch
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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.