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Captain Owen Hentschel has been a member of FishingBooker since January 2023.

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Owen Hentschel

Captain Owen Hentschel, Traverse City, United States - FishingBooker

Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the thrill of freshwater fishing.

Clear Water Angling

A young angler proudly displaying a large Permit while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a beautiful day on the boat.

This charter can take you fishing up to 9 miles offshore (Gulf of Mexico) and up to 3 miles offshore (Atlantic) into state waters.

Clear Water Angling LLC

had a great time small mouth fishing, owen put us on the fish immediately and caught many 3-1/2 to 5# with two almost 6 #! 
highly recommend him 




Great Time!

Owen is an awesome guide for smallmouth!  Highly recommend!

Best Smallmouth trip ever!

Targeted fish not biting today we dis catch fish. had a good time 

very hospitable, personalabe

The fishing was not what we hoped for, but we got some quality fish and had a good time. Captain Owen did his best to put us on fish in less than ideal weather conditions. 

Tough weather 

We had a great time fishing with captain Owen, we were on fish the whole time and caught some quality fish. 

Half Day Trip 

Me and my boys all caught our first smallmouth.  It was perfect and the boys haven’t stopped talking about the boat and how they are both going to buy one. 

June fishing trip

As you might have already guessed, fishing in Traverse City is equally exciting in winter as it is in spring. A popular type of angling during January is fly fishing for Trout or target Steelhead.

February sees the fishing season start to really heat up, as spring is just around the corner. Massive Steelhead can be found in the lakes and Lake Trout are an exciting target for fly fishermen.&nbsp;

The fishing season is in full swing, with the inland lakes being especially fish-filled.&nbsp; The action on Grand Traverse Bay is also heating up. Lake Trout are still the main target, but you'll find other species starting to inhabit these waters.

April is the unofficial start of Traverse Bay's fishing season. There are a few boats already on the water of both the East and West arms of the Bay. Jigging for Lake Trout is the thing to do right now!&nbsp;

The beautiful month of May sees Lake Trout lovers heading to Traverse City, equipped with lightweight and regular tackle. Trout fishing reaches its peak. What are you waiting for?

The summer season has truly begun. Head offshore onto Grand Traverse Bay for Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Steelhead, and stay inshore for Lake Trout.&nbsp;

July is all about the annual Cherry Festival, fantastic weather, and unparalleled fishing. Target huge Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, or even Chinook. A mid-summer fishing trip is a must!

This month is your best chance to catch a trophy King Salmon as they start their run upstream. Don't forget to target your share of Coho as well!

Coho and Chinook Salmon (Brownies and Steelies as well) fishing remains hot during September, and you'll be able to target Trout varieties too.&nbsp;

It's prime fishing time right now in Traverse City. Waters begin to cool, which means that some fish species start to get active in order to fatten themselves. The annual Salmon run is hot!

Salmon and Steelhead are in the rivers, waiting for you to hook 'em. Grab your fishing buddy and head out for the adventure of a lifetime.&nbsp;

A day on the water targeting Trout is one of the best things you can do before Christmas. Steelhead might be around, too.

With temperatures averaging about 70 degrees, Winter hardly puts you off getting out on the water in Islamorada. Chase Redfish and Trout in the backcountry or head offshore for Sailfish and Wahoo.

February is usually dryer but cooler than January in Islamorada. Towards the end of the month, Tarpon start showing up in the channels. If the weather is too cold for them, head offshore for Sailfish. Both are rewarding.

Spring Break sees temperatures on the rise and occasional March winds in Islamorada. Sight fish the flats for big Bonefish, watch the Tarpon bite pick up, and catch big Permit on the reefs.

As the Sailfish and Kingfish bites drop, Wahoo and Blue Marlin fishing picks up. Bonefish is biting well on the flats and Tarpon is getting really hot. Test your skills in the Islamorada Spring Classic Tournament.

Late spring is a great time for fishing in Islamorada. Expect to see Mahi Mahi and Wahoo offshore, with possibilities for Blue and White Marlin. Big Tarpon are biting aggressively on the flats, along with Bonefish and Permit.

Warm days make a shady boat a plus. Make the most of the great reef fishing at this time of year: Snappers and Groupers are spawning, and so are big Permits. Catch Lemon Sharks in shallow waters inshore.

July offers excellent inshore fishing in Islamorada, with Tarpon, Bonefish, Redfish, and Snook biting well. Permit are still spawning around the reefs, while Marlin and Swordfish hunt offshore.

Permit are back on the flats, joining all your other shallow-water favorites. You can also catch treats like Hogfish and Yellowtail Snapper around the reefs, or try for big Mahi Mahi offshore.

The fall is the best time of year to fish the flats in Islamorada, and you'll see this in September. With fewer crowds, lots of Bonefish and Permit on the flats, and Snook in the mangroves, you're in for a treat.

Flats fishing gets better and better in October, while Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, bite well offshore. As the waters cool, reef fishing also picks up, with lots of delicious Grouper and Snapper.

Cobia start to appear, sometimes in big schools. The mullet migration brings Sailfish close to the shore, along with the last of the Blackfin Tuna. This is also a great time for Trout and Redfish in the shallows.

The Florida Keys high season approaches, with plenty of folks coming down south to escape the cold. Get away from the crowds on land and head offshore for Wahoo. Sailfish, and King Mackerel.

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Great Intro to Smallies

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Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake.

Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing from a Skeeter boat on a clear day.

An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.

An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day.

Angler proudly displaying two large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day.

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