Captain
Ethan Pilarski

Member since June 2025 Traverse City, United States
Background
Born and raised in Traverse City, I've spent over 15 years fishing the beautiful Grand Traverse Bays. My passion is chasing the incredible fish our waters are known for — especially hard-fighting King Salmon, along with Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Cisco. I love taking anglers of all skill levels out on the water and sharing what makes this fishery so special. Let's fish!

Hey, I'm Captain Ethan Pilarski

Traverse City, United States
Background
Born and raised in Traverse City, I've spent over 15 years fishing the beautiful Grand Traverse Bays. My passion is chasing the incredible fish our waters are known for — especially hard-fighting King Salmon, along with Lake Trout, Steelhead, and Cisco. I love taking anglers of all skill levels out on the water and sharing what makes this fishery so special. Let's fish!
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My Charter Listing

NOMI Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Traverse City
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Eva P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great evening

VERIFIED   Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (PM) on June 30, 2026
In spite of the heat we had a good time tonight. Ethan worked hard and was diligent. In result we did get some fish!! If ever...
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Chris F.
Excellent
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (AM) on August 2, 2026
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Richard B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing

VERIFIED   Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (PM) on August 14, 2025
My two grandsons had the best time fishing. Ethan was an awesome guy who we had a great time fishing with. He was very knowledgeable,...
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Cole W.
Traverse City, Michigan
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Ethan

Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (AM) on August 10, 2025
Ethan is very knowledgeable and is great at what he does! He takes the extra time to explain if you are curious with questions....
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Cathy M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Salmon/Lake Trout — Half Day (AM) on June 27, 2026
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