Captain
Jeff Bajtka

Member since July 2020 Manistee, United States
Background
Guide Jeff has been fishing Lake Michigan for quite some time, and has developed a sense of where the fish are and how to catch them. He loves taking people out, and showing them the beauty of this big lake. The only thing he loves more is the look on people's faces when they reel in a big Salmon!

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Bajtka

Manistee, United States
Background
Guide Jeff has been fishing Lake Michigan for quite some time, and has developed a sense of where the fish are and how to catch them. He loves taking people out, and showing them the beauty of this big lake. The only thing he loves more is the look on people's faces when they reel in a big Salmon!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(24 reviews)
Manistee
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
August fishing trip
Amazing trip
Amazing trip
+35
Angler rating
19
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1
0
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Annie O.
Mishawaka, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning trip with Captain Jeff

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 26, 2022
We had a great adventure!ย  Jeff was very communicative and flexible - immediately after the booking and in the planning stages...
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Amy C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

We had a wonderful time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekday Special on June 10, 2024
We started out to deeper water and the lake was a bit choppy, it was fun riding big waves, but not great fishing condition...
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Michael T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Father and son fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on May 17, 2024
great captain put us on the big fishes even with the weather being not so good still caught plenty of fish thanks cap
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Bryon C.
Livonia, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 11, 2023
I booked a half day trip kinda last-minute, Captain Jeff was able to accommodate us.ย  We had a great time and caught some...
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Adrian B.
Holland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 5, 2023
Very good experience with a very knowledgeable captain and deckhand. Big fish lots of bites, from the fresh waters a Michigan...
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