Fresh Traverse City Fishing Reports

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Traverse City

Early Salmon Incoming!

June 26, 2025

Today the water seemed to show some signs of leveling out with some solid salmon and teout bites. The water temps are still working in to a separation, but we were able to find a good depth to target after the heavy winda finally pushing some warm water north. Salmon and trout were hitting meat rigs with herring exclusively.

Salmon numbers picking up

June 23, 2025

Salmon numbers in Frankfort and Leland kepp pickin up. Warm south winds have been pushing good numbers of mature kings and some coho north.

Lots of action!

June 20, 2025

We had steady fish all morning, however today they were on the small side...still a lot of fun!

Hot afternoon/evening bite!

June 16, 2025

Afternoons and evenings have been hot with nearly limit catches. Bonus mixed bags of Perch, Bass and Rock Bass!

4th year for these folks!

June 15, 2025

Its a special gift when folks return to see me again and again ❤️

Giant Trout and mid-sized Kings

June 12, 2025

The big trout have been hungry this week. The Salmon are scattered all over but more and more showing up daily. Biggest trout of the year came this week measuring 34”(master angler certificate and patch will be coming to that angler) and weighing in at over 16lb!

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What anglers said about fishing in Traverse City

Weather was great and there were plenty of fish. All were small our day but was definitely fish.

5.0 / 5

Weather was great and there were plenty of fish. All were small our day but was definitely fish.

Daydreamer Fishing Charters

The weather changed pretty quickly on us so layered clothing and a rain layer is a good idea. We brought our cooler filled with snacks and drinks for my boys so they were in great shape the whole trip.

5.0 / 5

Fish-X-TC

The Captain’s voice sounded like Blake Shelton. We limited out, and the crew worked hard to make sure our time was great. This is by far the best charter we’ve ever done. Strongly recommend.

5.0 / 5

The Captain’s voice sounded like Blake Shelton. We limited out, and the crew worked hard to make sure our time was great. This is by far the best charter we’ve ever done. Strongly recommend.

Showtime Charters

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.

5.0 / 5

Fish-X-TC

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

5.0 / 5

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

Prime Time Fishing Charters

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

5.0 / 5

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

Clear Water Angling

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.

5.0 / 5

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.

Prime Time Fishing Charters

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.

5.0 / 5

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.

Showtime Charters

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.

5.0 / 5

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.

Showtime Charters Carleton, MI

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.

5.0 / 5

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.

Fish-X-TC Homosassa Springs, FL

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

5.0 / 5

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

Prime Time Fishing Charters Oden, MI

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

5.0 / 5

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

Fish-X-TC Hilliard, OH

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

5.0 / 5

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

Traverse City Charter Fishing

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.

5.0 / 5