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What anglers said about fishing in Grand Traverse Bay

Late in the season for trout and salmon but the Cisco was fun to catch. Good mild fish, cleaning was a little tricky with all the small bones. Lots of small lakes but not a ton of public access or good shore fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Late in the season for trout and salmon but the Cisco was fun to catch. Good mild fish, cleaning was a little tricky with all the small bones. Lots of small lakes but not a ton of public access or good shore fishing.
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Terry knows his craft and is professional so there is nothing to recommend because he knows his craft so well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Terry knows his craft and is professional so there is nothing to recommend because he knows his craft so well.
Latitude 44 Charters
Latitude 44 Charters
Highly recommend booking this fishing charter! We had the best time with family for our Grandpaโ€™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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Highly recommend booking this fishing charter! We had the best time with family for our Grandpaโ€™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.
Fish-X-TC
Fish-X-TC
Prime Time Charters is the way to go for Fishing Charters. Great Captain w over 30 years experience.
Excellent
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
Prime Time Fishing Charters
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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.
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Spring or fall would probably be better fishing overall, but no complaints about the trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Spring or fall would probably be better fishing overall, but no complaints about the trip.
Clear Water Angling
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.
Excellent
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
Prime Time Fishing Charters
Give it a try. If youโ€™ve never tangled with big smallmouth bass, youโ€™re in for a treat!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Give it a try. If youโ€™ve never tangled with big smallmouth bass, youโ€™re in for a treat!
All Jack'd Up Charters
All Jack'd Up Charters
Lake trout catch is great in July. If your looking for big King Salmonโ€ฆmid-August is better but you can still get lucky with some quality fish in mid-late July.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lake trout catch is great in July. If your looking for big King Salmonโ€ฆmid-August is better but you can still get lucky with some quality fish in mid-late July.
Showtime Charters
Showtime Charters
Beautiful day on the water ! Captain and mate are candid about what is Mostly in the water at this time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Beautiful day on the water ! Captain and mate are candid about what is Mostly in the water at this time
Big Kahuna Charters
Big Kahuna Charters
Donโ€™t underestimate the sun exposure you will get; plan like your in the keys, and donโ€™t let the mild temps fool you. Neck protection, good polarized glasses and your standard sun protection of choice is a must. At 630 it could be 55, and you will be doing 40 mph getting to a spot. Bring wind protection and layers. We brought an osprey day pack + small soft yeti with sandwiches, waters and snacks, and that was perfect and not in the way as your working the boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t underestimate the sun exposure you will get; plan like your in the keys, and donโ€™t let the mild temps fool you. Neck protection, good polarized glasses and your standard sun protection of choice is a must. At 630 it could be 55, and you will be doing 40 mph getting to a spot. Bring wind protection and layers. We brought an osprey day pack + small soft yeti with sandwiches, waters and snacks, and that was perfect and not in the way as your working the boat.
All Jack'd Up Charters
All Jack'd Up Charters
Layer your clothing, take a small cooler of drinks/ snacks and wear comfortable non slip shoes (no flip flops). Have patience! :)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Layer your clothing, take a small cooler of drinks/ snacks and wear comfortable non slip shoes (no flip flops). Have patience! :)
Prime Time Fishing Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids
Prime Time Fishing Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids
Weather is amazing. Lake is beautiful. Fish were biting. Couldnโ€™t ask for more!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is amazing. Lake is beautiful. Fish were biting. Couldnโ€™t ask for more!
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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.
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling โ€“ Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
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.
Excellent
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
Showtime Charters Carleton, MI
For a first time fishing Traverse city had a excellent time. Would recommend anyone to try this what a beautiful experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For a first time fishing Traverse city had a excellent time. Would recommend anyone to try this what a beautiful experience.
Latitude 44 Charters
Latitude 44 Charters Canton, 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.
Excellent
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
Fish-X-TC Homosassa Springs, FL
Remember to bring a big cooler. You will get way more fish than you except. Bring a food deeper to pack them up back at your cabin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Remember to bring a big cooler. You will get way more fish than you except. Bring a food deeper to pack them up back at your cabin
Big Kahuna Charters
Big Kahuna Charters Ypsilanti, Michigan
Would go at the end of august if youโ€™re looking for salmon but got 2 of them and had a blast!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Would go at the end of august if youโ€™re looking for salmon but got 2 of them and had a blast!
Prime Time Fishing Charters
Prime Time Fishing Charters Oden, MI
Learn about the local species and their respective seasons so that you know what to expect before you go.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Learn about the local species and their respective seasons so that you know what to expect before you go.
Prime Time Fishing Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids
Prime Time Fishing Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids Grand Rapids, MI