Captain
Taylor Walkowiak

Member since March 2016 Traverse City, United States
Background
Captain Taylor have been fishing the Great Lakes for over two decades. Their goal on every trip is to use the experience they have built up over the years to show you some great fishing and an unforgettable time to boot! They are more than happy to accommodate anglers of all preferences and skill levels.
Techniques
Sport trolling for Lake Trout and Salmon.

Hey, I'm Captain Taylor Walkowiak

Traverse City, United States
Background
Captain Taylor have been fishing the Great Lakes for over two decades. Their goal on every trip is to use the experience they have built up over the years to show you some great fishing and an unforgettable time to boot! They are more than happy to accommodate anglers of all preferences and skill levels.
Techniques
Sport trolling for Lake Trout and Salmon.
Our Team
Taylor W.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(225 reviews)
Traverse City
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(34 reviews)
Elk Rapids
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 259 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (319)
Fantastic experience
Great Knowledge and Skills
Great Guide Great Experience
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Angler rating
244
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Bill H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Look No Further!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2025
Great Fishing. โœ… Easy Going Captain. โœ… Crew Knowledge. โœ… Clean Boat. โœ… Comfortable for men,...
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Ann K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2025
Captain was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a slow start to actually catching fish. There were plenty of fish where...
Ann K. recommends Prime Time Fishing Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids
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Patrick K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Above and Beyond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 14, 2024
If youโ€™re in Traverse City, Lake Michigan, and looking for a Fishing Charterโ€ฆ Prime Time is the way to go. Highly professional,...
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Scott H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Knowledge and Skills

VERIFIED   NEW  Midday on July 28, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Captain Taylor!ย  The boat was comfortable, and his gear was top notch.ย  He was good about...
Scott H. recommends Prime Time Fishing Charters
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Peter M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2025
Taylor was incredibly knowledgeable of the area, fishing strategies, and a very good guide.ย  He helped explain where the different...
Peter M. recommends Prime Time Fishing Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids
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