Captain
Tyler Smith

Member since July 2022 Elk Rapids, United States
Background
Captain Tyler Smith here and I am a Northern Michigan native. With a river running through my back yard, I basically learned how to walk, talk, and fish at the same time. This childhood hobby later became a way to have income while attending college. I worked as a first mate for another charter here in Traverse City during the summer months, but it was time to venture out and start a charter business of my own. I started out here on Grand Traverse Bay running charters during the warmer months with success, but a few people have been asking about ice fishing as well. I'm happy to say that we can now offer fishing trips year round here in Northern Michigan! Let's go fishing and make a life long memorable experience with your friends and family!

Hey, I'm Captain Tyler Smith

Elk Rapids, United States
Background
Captain Tyler Smith here and I am a Northern Michigan native. With a river running through my back yard, I basically learned how to walk, talk, and fish at the same time. This childhood hobby later became a way to have income while attending college. I worked as a first mate for another charter here in Traverse City during the summer months, but it was time to venture out and start a charter business of my own. I started out here on Grand Traverse Bay running charters during the warmer months with success, but a few people have been asking about ice fishing as well. I'm happy to say that we can now offer fishing trips year round here in Northern Michigan! Let's go fishing and make a life long memorable experience with your friends and family!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(197 reviews)
Elk Rapids
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 197 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (312)
Great day fishing!
Great day fishing!
Great day fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jeremy D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ask and you shall receive

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 18, 2025
I booked this trip to take my 10 year old nephew fishing. He was visiting from Chicago and had never fished before. We limited...
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Charles M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Adventure! ๐Ÿ˜€

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 1, 2025
2 kids, 4 adults with Captain Tyler on our fantastic fishing adventure!!! We caught SO many great fish and he helped every...
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Bret W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on August 6, 2025
Maxed out our catch for the day. The boat and equipment was top notch and well maintained. You can tell Tyler really cares...
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Kristen S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the Bay!

VERIFIED   12 PM - Trolling, GT Bay on July 2, 2025
We gave our dad this charter for Fatherโ€™s Day and we all had a blast! We caught a bunch of lake trout and cooking it tonight....
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Jeremy P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip and time with Tyler!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 AM - Trolling, GT Bay on September 3, 2025
Had a great time and caught double digit Lake Trout,ย  and a Cisco jigging in the bay thanks to Tyler.
Jeremy P. recommends Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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