Captain
Michael Potts

Member since October 2021 Ludington, 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

Ludington, 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 Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
Ludington
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
August fishing trip
Great Experience
Great Experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Appropriate for children
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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   NEW  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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Rebecca H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable Captain Who Made Our Trip Most Enjoyable

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Evening Salmon Trip on July 29, 2025
We highly recommend Michael Potts, Captain of Linedancer Fishing Trips. He went above and beyond to make our trip fun, enjoyable...
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Aidan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Morning Salmon Trip on August 22, 2025
Had a great time on the line dancer! Captain Mike was very helpful and knowledgeable. Caught some great salmon!
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Kurt W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Evening Salmon Trip on August 21, 2025
Mike was great, experienced, kind, sociable and very accommodating. I would recommend this charter to a party of 4-5 maximum...
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Dakota A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Morning Detroit River Trip on April 12, 2025
Outstanding captain got lots of fish considering the conditions of the water highly recommend captain Mike
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