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Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’
Dietrich's Sportfishing Charters – 28’

Bay City • 28 ft • 6 persons

If you’ve never fished Saginaw Bay before and you’re ready to go on Walleye-Perch hunt, book a trip with Dietrich Sportfishing Charters.

"We had a great day catching fish on the Bay.  My elderly father was excited to get back on the water after being sidelined for several years." —⁠ Marla,
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trips fromUS $400
Danny Boy Fishing Charters
Danny Boy Fishing Charters

Bay City • 34 ft • 6 persons

Spend a day fishing with Danny Boy Fishing Charters! Captain Duane has made it a priority to teach fishing to kids and adults alike to introduce them to the fun and exciting sport of fishing.

"Duane knew the spots to go and kept putting us on the fish, we..." —⁠ Chad,
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trips fromUS $700
Fish Junky Charters LLC – Walleye
Fish Junky Charters LLC – Walleye

Bay City • 26 ft • 4 persons

There's a fish with your name on it in Bay City, and Fish Junky Charter will help you catch it!

"We had an excellent trip. The crew was great, especially with my son and his 50 million questions." —⁠ Laura, Michigan
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trips fromUS $550

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Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay
Five-O Fishing Charters Saginaw Bay

Bay City • 26 ft • 5 persons

Join Five-O Fishing Charters and get ready to chase Walleye in Saginaw Bay.

"My family of 5 went out with Captain Keith to celebrate a sweet 16 birthday for one of our boys." —⁠ Kerris,
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trips fromUS $450
Hooked Up – Saginaw River Jigging
Hooked Up – Saginaw River Jigging

Bay City • 18 ft • 4 persons

Book your next trip with Hooked Up Sport Fishing and find out what you're missing in Bay City.

"Great trip with lots of fish. Also got my personal best walleye." —⁠ FishingBooker Member,
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trips fromUS $450
The Fish Fly Charters – Saginaw Bay & River
The Fish Fly Charters – Saginaw Bay & River

Bangor Charter Township • 18 ft • 3 persons

The Fish Fly Charters takes you Walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay and River from November through March.
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trips fromUS $450
Windrift Sport Fishing
Windrift Sport Fishing

Linwood • 30 ft • 6 persons

Step aboard the Windrift and experience the best fishing Saginaw Bay has to offer.

"The best part of this experience was the captain and mate watching them work together to get 18 lines out was a treat   Captain Doug did a great job keeping us on fish and Ken worked hard to keep everyone happy and done a great job netting our fish   Owning my own boat in Mt and taking a lot of people fishing I know how hard it is to active fish they did a superb job of this thanks for this and the great communication before the trip to fish before the rain   I don’t know of a sitting I would change except my wife beating me for the largest fish   I am already thinking of getting my 2 grand kids up there to catch fish next June we kept 25 walleye and 2 perch fish fry tonight." —⁠ Tom,
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trips fromUS $600
Captain Big Bobber Charters
Captain Big Bobber Charters

Linwood • 26 ft • 5 persons

Spend a beautiful day of fishing in Saginaw Bay and have a fun and enjoyable trip together with Captain Big Bobber Charters.

"Let me start by saying that we were rained out. We came unprepared for the rain." —⁠ Trevor,
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trips fromUS $550
Captains Landing
Captains Landing

Bay City • 19 ft • 12 persons

Hey, come on over and enjoy all Bay City has to offer. Seasonal fishing trips with lodging at Captain’s Landing.
trips fromUS $750
Limitless Fishing Charters - Saginaw River
Limitless Fishing Charters - Saginaw River

Bay City • 21 ft • 5 persons

If you want to enjoy the best angling the Saginaw River can offer with an adaptable guide who has decades of local experience, Limitless Fishing Charters is the name to remember.
trips fromUS $450
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Fishing in Bay City

The Great Lake State is brimming with fishing potential, as its name suggests. If you're looking for an angling destination in Michigan that can give you a taste of its amazing fisheries, Bay City is the place for you. You've got the Saginaw River, Saginaw Bay, and Lake Huron at your disposal, and plenty of Bay City fishing charters to take you to the best bite.

Any freshwater game fish you can think of call these waters home, all you have to do is figure out the best time and place to target them. This is where your guides can help, of course. Walleye are by far the most popular catch, closely followed by Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Panfish. You can also find good numbers of Bass and Freshwater Drum (locally called Sheepshead).

Then you've got your Chinook and Coho Salmon in the summer, and let's not forget about Rainbow and Brown Trout. You can also hook into big Lake Trout here, especially if you cast your lines in the deeper sections of Lake Huron.

Your fishing exploration will be most successful if you let experienced charter captains lead the way. Trips can last as little as 3 hours, enough to get a feel of what's going on, but they go up to 7 hours, where you can explore the open waters of Lake Huron.

Bay City fishing charters usually dock at the Bay Harbor Marina on the Saginaw River, and this is where you'll meet them. There are also some guides who are located upstream from the marina.

Rules & Regulations

Before you hop on board, you'll need a valid Michigan fishing license. Even if you're going out with a charter, it's up to you to get a license before you start fishing.

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Bay City Fishing Seasons

January

This is the prime time to go ice fishing on Saginaw Bay. The ice is usually safe by mid-January, just expect that there will be a lot of people on it. Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Lake Trout are all possible catches.

February

Hard-water fishing is still going strong so, whenever the day is clear and the cold is bearable, grab your ice fishing gear and head out. Your persistence will be rewarded with some delicious Walleye and Yellow Perch.

March

At the beginning of the month, ice fishing might still be good, but be extra careful of dangerously thin ice. As the days become warmer, take a breather and prepare for top-notch spring fishing.

April

In April, Walleye prepare for spawning, so they'll be traveling up the Saginaw River as the staging season starts. The bite can be very good this time of year because Wallies are hungry, and the mouth of the river is a great place to target them.

May

There are more and more fish in Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron with each passing day. This is when you'll find the first Chinook and Coho Salmon in the lake. Trout action is getting good, and Walleye are coming back from spawning and they're hungry.

June

The high fishing season begins! Bay City fishing charters get busy in June because there's so much to target on all three watersheds. Big Walleye, plenty of Yellow Perch close to shore, Salmon, Trout, and Northern Pike are all there for the taking.

July

Salmon fishing is at its best in July and August. You can find some big Chinook out there and Coho and Pink Salmon are going strong as well. Lake Trout and Walleye are always an option, as are Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

August

Fishing is off the hook! If you can choose one month to visit Bay City, August is probably your best choice. The weather is fair, the fish are biting, and summer in the city is always fun. Salmon, Walleye, Pike, Bass – all the game fish are attacking with wild abandon.

September

Chinook, Coho, and Pink Salmon are slowly but surely leaving the bay and the lake, and this is your last chance to go after them. Rainbow and Lake Trout are still out there, and Walleye and Perch offer a lot of excitement to anglers of all levels.

October

It's getting colder on the water and rainy in Bay City, but that doesn't mean that the fun has to stop. Walleye are still active and voracious, Lakers and 'Bows follow close behind, and there's good Pike and Perch to catch as well.

November

While you can still get good numbers of Walleye, Perch, and Trout, you'll need the weather to work in your favor, which won't always be the case in November. Make sure you bundle up and be extra careful if you decide to hit the water.

December

Winter is coming, but the ice on Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron usually isn't strong enough for ice fishing in December. Take this time to recharge, enjoy the holidays, and get ready for another season of fantastic ice fishing in the upcoming months.

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