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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(46 reviews)
Angler's choice
Traverse City
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Elmwood Charter Township
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Unforgettable Charter with Captain Jordan Young
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Jonathan H.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Would give 6 stars if I could!

VERIFIED   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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Gabe S.
Excellent
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Big Water First Timers

VERIFIED   Big Water Salmon/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...
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Chester W.
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5.0 / 5
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Terrific Charter

VERIFIED   Walleye - 6:30 AM on October 8, 2025
This charter was a blast. We went out super early in the morning and couldnโ€™t get much luck on the walleye, but the Captain...
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Pat B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great inland experience

VERIFIED   Inland Lake โ€“ Troll, Jig, Cast on July 13, 2025
Capt Jordan is a 100% legit, lifetime fisherman. I specifically wanted to target walleye and he had it all in hand - location,...
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Douglas F.
Excellent
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Great Captain, great trip, and great fish!

VERIFIED   Big Water Salmon/Trout- AM on September 22, 2025
Captain Jordan got us right in fish.ย  Caught 22lb king salmon right away.ย  16lb later.ย  Nice lake trout and Ciscos too.ย ...
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