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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Michigan

For vacationers this is a real bucket trip. To see the sun rise and the beauty of the area should not be missed, and oh, great to catch nice fish as well!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For vacationers this is a real bucket trip. To see the sun rise and the beauty of the area should not be missed, and oh, great to catch nice fish as well!
Fast Times Sport Fishing Charters
Fast Times Sport Fishing Charters
Schedule early in advance and watch the weather. We don’t get sea sick but a lot of people do so just bring what you need so you can enjoy your fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Schedule early in advance and watch the weather. We don’t get sea sick but a lot of people do so just bring what you need so you can enjoy your fishing.
Chillin The Most Charters LLC
Chillin The Most Charters LLC
Get ready for some big king salmon! The best time to fish is after 8:30pm and before 6:30am.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get ready for some big king salmon! The best time to fish is after 8:30pm and before 6:30am.
Fishful Thinking Charters LLC
Fishful Thinking Charters LLC
Show up on time or early. Be ready to reel a lot! Work on that forearm and grip strength! They’ll keep you reeling!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Show up on time or early. Be ready to reel a lot! Work on that forearm and grip strength! They’ll keep you reeling!
Rampage Fishing Charters
Rampage Fishing Charters
Prepare for fun in the sun! Hydrate and wear lots of sunscreen. You'll have an amazing time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Prepare for fun in the sun! Hydrate and wear lots of sunscreen. You'll have an amazing time.
Last Call Sportfishing Charters
Last Call Sportfishing Charters
A river trip stood up to the expectations of the lake trip and for half the price. We caught plenty of fish (about 40-50) and the 8 hours was perfect. No salmon or steelhead available during that time but the experience was AWESOME!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A river trip stood up to the expectations of the lake trip and for half the price. We caught plenty of fish (about 40-50) and the 8 hours was perfect. No salmon or steelhead available during that time but the experience was AWESOME!
Big River Outfitters
Big River Outfitters
Make sure to bring sun screen and bug spray. They have flies that gather in the lake.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure to bring sun screen and bug spray. They have flies that gather in the lake.
CNR Charters
CNR Charters
Get your arms ready for a good workout when battling the Giants this lake holds!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get your arms ready for a good workout when battling the Giants this lake holds!
JRB Sportfishing
JRB Sportfishing
2 hour trip was a great beginner trip, definitely doing a longer one next time!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
2 hour trip was a great beginner trip, definitely doing a longer one next time!
FishGH – Kingpin
FishGH – Kingpin
The boat is immaculate , the gear is in tip top shape and newer, the captain puts you on the fish. Go when it’s cloudy - the catch will be better. We had clouds and nailed them. My forearms are still recovering…..
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The boat is immaculate , the gear is in tip top shape and newer, the captain puts you on the fish. Go when it’s cloudy - the catch will be better. We had clouds and nailed them. My forearms are still recovering…..
Born To Winn Sportfishing
Born To Winn Sportfishing
Our excursion started out very slow but our Capt gave us some extra time and we caught our fish later. The lake was relatively calm, weather beautiful but apparently water temperatures varied which can affect the fish. I would try it again for sure.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our excursion started out very slow but our Capt gave us some extra time and we caught our fish later. The lake was relatively calm, weather beautiful but apparently water temperatures varied which can affect the fish. I would try it again for sure.
Threel Seaker Charters
Threel Seaker Charters
A good guide makes all the difference. And Jordan is top-notch. Never a bad day in Grand Traverse Bay, but catching big, beautiful, tasty fish is next level! Loved every minute of it. And Jordan made it look easy (even though we know it’s not)!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A good guide makes all the difference. And Jordan is top-notch. Never a bad day in Grand Traverse Bay, but catching big, beautiful, tasty fish is next level! Loved every minute of it. And Jordan made it look easy (even though we know it’s not)!
J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'
This fishing experience will be beyond your imaginations! It is so much fun, and incredibly wonderful!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This fishing experience will be beyond your imaginations! It is so much fun, and incredibly wonderful!!
Powderhorn Sportfishing 33'
Powderhorn Sportfishing 33'
Long pants might not be a bad idea as there may be some annoying flies landing on you if there is no wind and you are close to shore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Long pants might not be a bad idea as there may be some annoying flies landing on you if there is no wind and you are close to shore.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
You will catch more on an earlier charter but the sunset in the evening was gorgeous!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You will catch more on an earlier charter but the sunset in the evening was gorgeous!
In The Box Fishing Charters
In The Box Fishing Charters
Overall, outstanding day! We caught 19 fish in less than three hours. We did see quite a few dead catfish on the water, which may have been due to the increasing water temps. From a catching standpoint, though, we were satisfied.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall, outstanding day! We caught 19 fish in less than three hours. We did see quite a few dead catfish on the water, which may have been due to the increasing water temps. From a catching standpoint, though, we were satisfied.
Powderhorn Sportfishing 33'
Powderhorn Sportfishing 33'
Absolutely the best. I did a lot of research and I am so glad we made this choice!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely the best. I did a lot of research and I am so glad we made this choice!
Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Absolutely! The ride through the river, the lighthouse, and Lake Michigan is beautiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! The ride through the river, the lighthouse, and Lake Michigan is beautiful.
Our Leg-A-Sea Charters
Our Leg-A-Sea Charters
Book a charter with Captain Joshua and Blue Harbor Charters and have an experience of a lifetime, in a comfortable, friendly, safe environment.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a charter with Captain Joshua and Blue Harbor Charters and have an experience of a lifetime, in a comfortable, friendly, safe environment.
Blue Harbor Charters
Blue Harbor Charters
Dress appropriately. Shorts and short sleeves work sometimes, but there were moments when I was glad I had long pants and sweatshirt. Ha! This was a family trip and we all had fun. That's what it's all about.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress appropriately. Shorts and short sleeves work sometimes, but there were moments when I was glad I had long pants and sweatshirt. Ha! This was a family trip and we all had fun. That's what it's all about.
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC