Captain
Jordan Young

Member since December 2023 Traverse City, United States
Background
I have spent my entire life fishing, growing up in a very fishy family. My Great-grandfather was Paul H. Young, a pioneer in the bamboo fly rod manufacturing business. Fishing is in my blood. I spent my 20's and 30's fishing tournaments from Indiana to Northern Mi. I travel frequently to fish and have fished in numerous countries. I have lived in Traverse City my entire life and have fished more water and lakes than most others. My passion is getting people out on the water and catching memories.
Techniques
What separates me from other Guides is that I do not offer just a couple options. You tell me what type of fish you'd like to catch, what type of rod you'd like to use, and I will do my best to make that happen. Whether you want to catch a giant King Salmon on my 22' Key West or catch a Northern Pike on a Fly Rod from my 19' Bay Boat, I am your guide.

Hey, I'm Captain Jordan Young

Traverse City, United States
Background
I have spent my entire life fishing, growing up in a very fishy family. My Great-grandfather was Paul H. Young, a pioneer in the bamboo fly rod manufacturing business. Fishing is in my blood. I spent my 20's and 30's fishing tournaments from Indiana to Northern Mi. I travel frequently to fish and have fished in numerous countries. I have lived in Traverse City my entire life and have fished more water and lakes than most others. My passion is getting people out on the water and catching memories.
Techniques
What separates me from other Guides is that I do not offer just a couple options. You tell me what type of fish you'd like to catch, what type of rod you'd like to use, and I will do my best to make that happen. Whether you want to catch a giant King Salmon on my 22' Key West or catch a Northern Pike on a Fly Rod from my 19' Bay Boat, I am your guide.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(55 reviews)
Angler's choice
Traverse City
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (88)
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
98%
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Brett B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon/Trout - 5:30 PM on June 17, 2026
Captain Jordan took us out on 6/17 in the morning and in a short period of time we were on the fish. The weather was beautiful...
Brett B. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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Jessica S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Inland Lake โ€“ Troll, Jig, Cast - 4:30 PM on June 3, 2026
This fishing trip was our sonโ€™s 8th grade graduation gift. Captain Jordan was excellent. From the beginning, he was very...
Jessica S. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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Dennis T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon/Trout - 5:00 PM on June 18, 2026
We caught Lake Trout from 4-6 1/2 pounds.ย  My relatives were up from Oklahoma, and Capt Yoing was very patient in answering...
Dennis T. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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Tysen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Quiet confidence!

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon/Trout on June 2, 2026
J is a workhorse. I wish we would have booked a full day but he had us on the fish within 2 minutes of putting the first rod...
Tysen L. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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Stuart D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Overall

Canโ€™t make them bite.

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon/Trout - 5:30 PM on June 12, 2026
We were out after a low pressure cold front came through last night. We know from experience that scenario can shut the fishing...
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