What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Traverse City, Michigan for the first time?

Highly recommend booking this fishing charter! We had the best time with family for our Grandpa’s 90th and caught 6 fish, 6-6! It was a success and Tucker and Alonzo were the best captains. Could not have asked for a better experience.

When chattering a boat in traverse city - your charter will be in the west or east bay. Your charter will not go out onto Lake Michigan. That would be a 2hr drive just to get there and lots of gas. The bays have the same fish as Lake Michigan.

Prime Time Charters is the way to go for Fishing Charters. Great Captain w over 30 years experience.

For evening fishing, Even if the waters seem a little choppy give it a shot! We still caught a lot of fish and it settled down as the evening went on.

Be prepared to be swept away by the beauty of the lake. The fish are big and there are lots of them. so bring a large cooler.

Lake trout catch is great in July. If your looking for big King Salmon…mid-August is better but you can still get lucky with some quality fish in mid-late July.

Spring or fall would probably be better fishing overall, but no complaints about the trip.

Weather is amazing. Lake is beautiful. Fish were biting. Couldn’t ask for more!

Bring a jacket, it's still cool on the water in Michigan in mid-June. Catch limit on lake trout is two per person, so don't keep unless they're of decent size.

If your looking for a fishing charter book with captain John you will be so happy you did. This was the best charter we have done.

For a first time fishing Traverse city had a excellent time. Would recommend anyone to try this what a beautiful experience.

Take advantage of the awesome neighboring streams and lakes to try your luck at fly fishing. We rented a cabin on the Manistee River and totally enjoyed the feel of the outdoors.

Take advantage of the advice these guys have. I am always open to learning and these guys taught a lot.

Yes, I would highly recommend booking Tyler for first-time anglers. He will take good care of you and make it an enjoyable outing.

Just be prepared and be patient. Take sunscreen and some sunglasses and you’ll have a great time.

Be sure to book with a quality Boat Captain that can get you on fish. Fishing is always fun, but catching is even more fun.

We were 1st time anglers in Traverse City! Fish are plentiful. Go with an experienced guide like Captain Ben. Daydreamer charters

Expect the weather to be at least 10° cooler on the water, but also warm in the sun. Dress in layers, and don't forget to bring water.

east bay is a pretty area to fish in. the limit for lake trout is one. catch and release allows for an increased catch without exceeding the legal limit.

Would go at the end of august if you’re looking for salmon but got 2 of them and had a blast!

To have a general idea about smallmouth fishing and do research on best times to go

Try it out. Captain is very friendly and polite and gives you tips while realing them in.

Catch up with DaydreamerCharter boat "badhabit" captain Ben Orr does a great job and has fun

Hire prime time fishing for your first time fishing. Jerry explains everything.