Charter Operator
Showtime Fishing

Member since June 2022 Traverse City, United States
Background
I have been fishing in and around Traverse city since 2016. I enjoy getting out on the water and helping others enjoy what West Bay has to offer, and am privileged to do it with my son.
Techniques
Trolling

Hey, we're Showtime Fishing

Traverse City, United States
Background
I have been fishing in and around Traverse city since 2016. I enjoy getting out on the water and helping others enjoy what West Bay has to offer, and am privileged to do it with my son.
Techniques
Trolling
Our Team
Landen S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(127 reviews)
Traverse City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
Traverse City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (284)
Captain Johnny and Ben gave us a stellar experience.
Captain Johnny and Ben gave us a stellar experience.
Captain Johnny and Ben gave us a stellar experience.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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James M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Johnny and Ben gave us a stellar experience.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (Evening) on August 4, 2025
We went out on an evening trip with showtime, and fishing was slow because the wind was up. We got a couple lake trout, and...
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Celina P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 21, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Johnny and Ben. They were both super nice and knowledgeable. We caught some great fish during...
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Carrie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Accommodating crew for handicapped and novice fishermen!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on August 13, 2024
We had a beautiful evening charter with Captain Johnny, his son, and First mate Jake. They did a great job helping my dad who...
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Paul B.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2025
Great experience fishing out of Traverse City. Bites were slow for the first few hours but towards the end of our time all...
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Gary G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day to fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Showtime Charters.ย  We caught our limit on trout and had some time to troll for salmon.ย ...
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