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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Michigan

Connect with James Jarvis. He has the right boat and all of the gear to have a good time and go home with fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Connect with James Jarvis. He has the right boat and all of the gear to have a good time and go home with fish.
Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
Steelhead Fanatics Guide Service
Keep an eye on weather changes leading up to charter trip dates. Have a blast!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep an eye on weather changes leading up to charter trip dates. Have a blast!
Lentner Rip Charters
Lentner Rip Charters
Be prepared for any weather in the fall. Be on time and respectful of your captains.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Be prepared for any weather in the fall. Be on time and respectful of your captains.
All Tackle Fisherman
All Tackle Fisherman
Dress right. Go to tippy dam rec area. If you just tell the gps tippy dam you will go to the wrong side of the dam and be 20 minutes late.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress right. Go to tippy dam rec area. If you just tell the gps tippy dam you will go to the wrong side of the dam and be 20 minutes late.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Expect to catch some fish, but not the allowed limits. Just enjoy the day on the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Expect to catch some fish, but not the allowed limits. Just enjoy the day on the water.
Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge
Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge
Take along something to drink as well as hand wipes if you don't like the smell of fish on your hands. Sunscreen might be a consideration as well as a jacket or sweatshirt for a extra covering.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take along something to drink as well as hand wipes if you don't like the smell of fish on your hands. Sunscreen might be a consideration as well as a jacket or sweatshirt for a extra covering.
Michigan Addiction Sport Fishing 38
Michigan Addiction Sport Fishing 38
All four of us were first timers fishing on Lake Michigan. There was a 55 year gap in our ages. Everyone had a great time catching fish and appreciating an opportunity to be on the lake. We received the professional support when needed but had the thrill of reeling in the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
All four of us were first timers fishing on Lake Michigan. There was a 55 year gap in our ages. Everyone had a great time catching fish and appreciating an opportunity to be on the lake. We received the professional support when needed but had the thrill of reeling in the fish.
FishGH – Danel
FishGH – Danel
Keep an eye on the Lake Michigan conditions. We were very fortunate to have had a majestic evening on the lake with calm conditions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep an eye on the Lake Michigan conditions. We were very fortunate to have had a majestic evening on the lake with calm conditions.
Nolan’s Top Gun Charters
Nolan’s Top Gun Charters
Beautiful small port. Parking is cheap. Everything is clean and well marked.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Beautiful small port. Parking is cheap. Everything is clean and well marked.
Nolan’s Top Gun Charters
Nolan’s Top Gun Charters
Talk to your captain ahead of time to see when the best times are to go and if there is somthing specific you would like to catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Talk to your captain ahead of time to see when the best times are to go and if there is somthing specific you would like to catch.
Sea Flea Charters LLC
Sea Flea Charters LLC
It’s a beautiful place. Just remember it’s called fishing and not killing. Captain Art will do his best to put you on the fish. We had a successful day. Remember to tip your Captain. He works hard!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s a beautiful place. Just remember it’s called fishing and not killing. Captain Art will do his best to put you on the fish. We had a successful day. Remember to tip your Captain. He works hard!
Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay
Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay
Considering the weather and northern winds we did really well comparatively to the other boats. But I love fishing Sheboygan beautiful town. Great beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Considering the weather and northern winds we did really well comparatively to the other boats. But I love fishing Sheboygan beautiful town. Great beach
Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1
Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1
Dress appropriately. Bring water and snacks. Appreciate the great resource and have fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress appropriately. Bring water and snacks. Appreciate the great resource and have fun.
Finquest Sportfishing
Finquest Sportfishing
Fishing in and around Manistee Michigan is good mostly year around. You can catch anything from pan fish to Salmon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing in and around Manistee Michigan is good mostly year around. You can catch anything from pan fish to Salmon.
Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
Just have fun. You can’t really control what type of fish you will catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just have fun. You can’t really control what type of fish you will catch.
Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters
Fishing at the end of August is some what slow you don’t catch quantity but more quality fish as in the size of the fish do your research and find a great captain who now’s were to find the fish I recommend The Line Dancer with captain Don and Bob
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing at the end of August is some what slow you don’t catch quantity but more quality fish as in the size of the fish do your research and find a great captain who now’s were to find the fish I recommend The Line Dancer with captain Don and Bob
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Get up early and take the morning fish trip and be prepared for a lot of excitement
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get up early and take the morning fish trip and be prepared for a lot of excitement
Pro Fish'n Sea Charters
Pro Fish'n Sea Charters
Keep in mind there’s more to enjoy than catching fish. I’ve been on many charters between shoreline gulf in Florida, Lake Erie, and Lake Michigan. We’ve always caught fish. Sometimes 1 per hour and sometimes you don’t stop reeling them in. Captain’s bring the strategy but the fish still have to act. On slow trips, we still enjoy the boat ride, the scenery, and time with family and friends. We love every adventure.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep in mind there’s more to enjoy than catching fish. I’ve been on many charters between shoreline gulf in Florida, Lake Erie, and Lake Michigan. We’ve always caught fish. Sometimes 1 per hour and sometimes you don’t stop reeling them in. Captain’s bring the strategy but the fish still have to act. On slow trips, we still enjoy the boat ride, the scenery, and time with family and friends. We love every adventure.
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
Late August, after most kids go back to school, the mass tourism dies down and the place isn’t crowded. There are tons of King salmon in the bay, but they can be hit or miss on the bite as they get wise to fishing pressure and/or shift to spawn mode (the only reason the rating isn’t 5 stars)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Late August, after most kids go back to school, the mass tourism dies down and the place isn’t crowded. There are tons of King salmon in the bay, but they can be hit or miss on the bite as they get wise to fishing pressure and/or shift to spawn mode (the only reason the rating isn’t 5 stars)
Frankfort Fishing Charters - Chromeseekers
Frankfort Fishing Charters - Chromeseekers
Definitely went later in the season for August but we hooked up all the same and had a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely went later in the season for August but we hooked up all the same and had a great time.
Class Act Charters – Manistee
Class Act Charters – Manistee