Captain
Michael Potts

Member since October 2021 Monroe, United States
Background
I grew up in a fishing family. My dad liked to creek fish for Trout. That was too buggy and brushy for me, so I always stuck to fishing with my grandpa on the open water. I was an elementary teacher and when I became a principal, I moved to Manistee, Michigan, located on the shore of Lake Michigan. Once I was there, I caught the big water bug and couldn't stop!
Techniques
I like to take people out fishing, show them how to do it and let them get into it as much or as little as they want. I've had groups who like to do everything and groups who just want to reel the fish into the boat. Unless we are in the river jigging for walleye, we will probably be trolling the open water!

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Potts

Monroe, United States
Background
I grew up in a fishing family. My dad liked to creek fish for Trout. That was too buggy and brushy for me, so I always stuck to fishing with my grandpa on the open water. I was an elementary teacher and when I became a principal, I moved to Manistee, Michigan, located on the shore of Lake Michigan. Once I was there, I caught the big water bug and couldn't stop!
Techniques
I like to take people out fishing, show them how to do it and let them get into it as much or as little as they want. I've had groups who like to do everything and groups who just want to reel the fish into the boat. Unless we are in the river jigging for walleye, we will probably be trolling the open water!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Monroe
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Trips from US $525
Just added to our fleet
Ludington
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
absolutely the BEST
August fishing trip
Great Experience
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Richard B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Morning Lake Erie Walleye on July 8, 2026
Captain Mike did a fantastic job from the Moment he met us at the dock to the moment he dropped us off. He did...
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Drew W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent guide!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Evening Salmon Trip on August 10, 2025
I booked a salmon trip for my dad and I through Mike. I must add this was my first charter also note my first time fishing...
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Jamee G.
Hillsdale, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Return Customer

June 5, 2026
Weโ€™ve booked several trips and have always had a great experience. The captain is knowledgeable, professional, and works...
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Sean R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Morning Lake Erie Walleye on July 6, 2026
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Tonya G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely the BEST

VERIFIED   6 Hour Morning Salmon Trip on June 15, 2026
michael and john were the best. made sure we had a wonderful time and caught so many fish!ย  we wouldnt go out on a...
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