Charter Operator
Michigan Sport Fishing Company

Member since February 2018 Manistee, United States
Background
I was born and raised in the great state of Michigan. I have traveled the world in search of adventure and sportfishing opportunities. I have well over 30 years of fishing experience in some shape or form. I have fished for Walleye in Minnesota, Pike in Canada, Sailfish in Jamaica, Seatrout in Florida, Yellowfin Tuna off Oahu, Sharks in Maine, Bluegills in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and the last 18 years have been devoted to Great Lakes trolling for Salmon on Lake Michigan and Walleye on Lake Erie. I have been fishing ever since I can remember. I TAKE FISHING SERIOUSLY! With all that said, I love to fish and would love to help you catch the big one that didn't get away. We do it better at Michigan Sport Fishing Company!
Techniques
In the post winter months of April and May we troll the near shore waters of Lake Michigan for trout and salmon. Spring kings and brown trout are some of the toughest advesaries an angler can tustle with. June and early July are all about offshore steelhead and lake trout fishing out on the thermal breaks. Air born missles of the fogg will test your angling ability. July through September is Tuna time, Adult Chinook salmon return home to spawn in the Manistee river. Screaming drags in the pre dawn dark is what lake michigan is all about!

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Manistee, United States
Background
I was born and raised in the great state of Michigan. I have traveled the world in search of adventure and sportfishing opportunities. I have well over 30 years of fishing experience in some shape or form. I have fished for Walleye in Minnesota, Pike in Canada, Sailfish in Jamaica, Seatrout in Florida, Yellowfin Tuna off Oahu, Sharks in Maine, Bluegills in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and the last 18 years have been devoted to Great Lakes trolling for Salmon on Lake Michigan and Walleye on Lake Erie. I have been fishing ever since I can remember. I TAKE FISHING SERIOUSLY! With all that said, I love to fish and would love to help you catch the big one that didn't get away. We do it better at Michigan Sport Fishing Company!
Techniques
In the post winter months of April and May we troll the near shore waters of Lake Michigan for trout and salmon. Spring kings and brown trout are some of the toughest advesaries an angler can tustle with. June and early July are all about offshore steelhead and lake trout fishing out on the thermal breaks. Air born missles of the fogg will test your angling ability. July through September is Tuna time, Adult Chinook salmon return home to spawn in the Manistee river. Screaming drags in the pre dawn dark is what lake michigan is all about!
Our Team
John M.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(16 reviews)
Manistee
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Morning trip in July
Morning trip in July
Fishing with John
+15
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
73%
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James W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Morning on July 23, 2024
Took my wife and girlfriend from childhood fishing who were novices. Both Captain John and Jordan step by step instructed all...
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Deidre M.
Wooster, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a day trip in the evening with kids

VERIFIED   Afternoon on July 26, 2022
Had a great trip out with Captain John and first mate Roy. Theyโ€™re very knowledgeable and fun to to talk to. We wanted to...
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Scott C.
Fitchburg, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip on the Tuna Time

VERIFIED   Morning 5 hour charter on August 5, 2023
Awesome trip. Caught some nice fish. Nice conversation. Overall great experience.
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Samantha V.
Howell, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip in July

VERIFIED   Morning 5 hour charter on July 23, 2023
Tons of fun with John and Roy! Would recommend them for your trip. Caught King Salmon and Trout
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Natassha F.
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Morning 5 hour charter on July 18, 2023
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