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
4.9 / 5
(31 reviews)
Traverse City
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 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
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Steve H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain will put you on fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon and Trout- PM on August 5, 2025
Showed up to the docks 10 mins early with my son and daughter and the captain was ready to head out.ย  Caught a few lake trout...
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Martin 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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Awesome captain and great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon and Trout- PM on August 16, 2025
This was our family first fishing trip on a charter boat as we celebrated my Bday. Captain Jordan was awesome! Communicated...
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Jonathan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Would give 6 stars if I could!

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon/Trout-Full Day on August 23, 2025
Jordanโ€™s the best! Prompt communication, easy-going expertise, was so kind and patient with my 8-year-old on his first charter...
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Sean T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Loads of Large Salmon

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon and Trout- AM on August 19, 2025
Captain Jordan was very knowledgeable on where to catch some large Salmon. Literally as soon as he said we would start getting...
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Jeremy Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Time On The Water With Captain Jordan

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Water Salmon/Trout- Midday on August 1, 2025
Had a great time on the water with knowledgeable Captain Jordan.ย  Salmon werenโ€™t biting, but we had some hits on trout.ย ...
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