Captain
Michael Smith

Member since March 2022 Linwood, United States
Background
Fishing is a great passion of mine and I love sharing it with others. I run a very family friendly operation, and encourage people to bring their kids along on the trips.
Techniques
Most of our fishing trips will incorporate trolling techniques, but we also offer various jigging and casting opportunities.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Smith

Linwood, United States
Background
Fishing is a great passion of mine and I love sharing it with others. I run a very family friendly operation, and encourage people to bring their kids along on the trips.
Techniques
Most of our fishing trips will incorporate trolling techniques, but we also offer various jigging and casting opportunities.
Anglers Choice

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Angler's choice
Linwood
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $150
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Angler's choice
Manistee
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500
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Huron
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Amazing trip
Great time in Manistee!
Great time in Manistee!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Doug D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Saginaw Bay Walleye (AM) on June 7, 2025
The trip was a Fatherโ€™s Day gift for our 84 year old dad.ย  Heโ€™d been an avid fisherman for many years, but his health...
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Zesen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hourโ€“Saginaw Bay Ice Fishing (PM) on February 7, 2026
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Patricia L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Lake Michigan Salmon (AM) on August 30, 2025
It was a first time trip for me and I had a great time! Captain Mike was patient with explanations and all 3 of us will absolutely...
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David A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent fishing experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Saginaw Bay Walleye (PM) on May 18, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Captain Mike.ย  He put us right on the fish and we were catching nice walleye throughout the...
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Shoun W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Michigan (AM) on August 31, 2025
Captain Mike was a great dude had us in all the good spots and got a cooler full of quality salmon. Will definitely be back.
Shoun W. recommends Offshore A-count Sportfishing LLC โ€“ Manistee
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