Captain
Fred Bolton

Member since June 2017 Manistee, United States
Background
Captain Fred Bolton has been fishing Lake Michigan and the Manistee River for many years, specializing in Salmon and Trout fishing. As a member of multiple local Boat Associations and a proud participant in “Manistee Tight Lines for Troops,” Capt. Fred uses his passion for fishing to make a positive influence in the local community.
Techniques
Big water offshore trolling.Also can provide river fishing in a smaller river boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Fred Bolton

Manistee, United States
Background
Captain Fred Bolton has been fishing Lake Michigan and the Manistee River for many years, specializing in Salmon and Trout fishing. As a member of multiple local Boat Associations and a proud participant in “Manistee Tight Lines for Troops,” Capt. Fred uses his passion for fishing to make a positive influence in the local community.
Techniques
Big water offshore trolling.Also can provide river fishing in a smaller river boat.
Our Team
Fred B.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(22 reviews)
Manistee
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
Day of Catching, Not fishing.
Day of Catching, Not fishing.
Day of Catching, Not fishing.
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Angler rating
15
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
70%
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Kyle E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day of Catching, Not fishing.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 2024
Fred and deck hand John had us on the fish less than 45 mins from departure. Non-stop action all day. 13 fish total for our...
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Connie O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2024
Caught some king salmon and had a great time.
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Jacob R.
Clinton Township, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AM half day Trip with Capt Freddie B

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 19, 2022
A one man crew but he works hard to get you to the fish. Very knowledgeable, open, and kind. Great in conversation. Boat is...
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Del V.
Robinson, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with captain Fred

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 29, 2023
Definitely gonna book captain Fred again.
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Ryan S.
White Lake Charter Townsh, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 27, 2022
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