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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Traverse City
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
Elmwood Charter Township
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
94%
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Gabe S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big Water First Timers

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon and Trout- AM on June 25, 2025
Coming from a background of only inland bass and trout fishing my buddies and I had no clue what to expect or do. Captain Young...
Gabe S. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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Bob W.
Whitehall, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Salmon and Big Trout

NEW  Big Water Salmon and Trout- PM on June 11, 2025
Captain Young was awesome! Really nice boat and gear and super knowledgeable. I caught qualifying master angler lake trout...
Bob W. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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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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What A Memorable Evening with J Young.

Big Water Salmon and Trout- PM on September 13, 2024
My favorite fish is Salmon. So my husband and I booked an outing to hopefully bring some home. From the moment we stepped onboard,...
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Billy P.
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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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Walleye Late PM on July 29, 2024
The weather took a turn on us a couple of hours before the trip and affected the fishing but we worked through it and managed...
Billy P. recommends J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
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Kim F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Son and Grandson Loved the Fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day- Mix Cast,Troll,Jig (AM) on June 29, 2024
I booked the trip for my son and grandson.ย  They had a great time.ย  When the captain asked if they wanted to try another...
Kim F. recommends J. Young Outdoors โ€“ Fly, Cast
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