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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Michigan

Had my 9 and 6 year old grandkids out with Captain Bob last year. They now love fishing!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Had my 9 and 6 year old grandkids out with Captain Bob last year. They now love fishing!
Mariah Charters
Mariah Charters
Highly Recommend!! Capt Seaberg of Last Call is very friendly, highly knowledgeable and every bait shop we seem to walk into knows him. He is the one to go with if you are trying to decide on a charter captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Highly Recommend!! Capt Seaberg of Last Call is very friendly, highly knowledgeable and every bait shop we seem to walk into knows him. He is the one to go with if you are trying to decide on a charter captain.
Last Call Sportfishing Charters
Last Call Sportfishing Charters
Book this boat for a wonderful fishing trip. These people know what they are doing. Lots fish. Very knowledgeable captain and first mate
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book this boat for a wonderful fishing trip. These people know what they are doing. Lots fish. Very knowledgeable captain and first mate
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
Dress warm and layer. Temperature on the water fluctuates quite a bit with the sun and clouds. Bring a bag with rain gear and an extra layer just in case.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm and layer. Temperature on the water fluctuates quite a bit with the sun and clouds. Bring a bag with rain gear and an extra layer just in case.
Maverick Charter Fishing
Maverick Charter Fishing
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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.
Fish-X-TC
Fish-X-TC
It all depends on the weather, just like anything else, but if the fish are there, you'll get them
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It all depends on the weather, just like anything else, but if the fish are there, you'll get them
Abby Fishing Charters
Abby Fishing Charters Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Definitely take a charter, its worth it. Im sure some of the other charters are good but I can only speak on Hold'em Sportsfishing and highly recommend them!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely take a charter, its worth it. Im sure some of the other charters are good but I can only speak on Hold'em Sportsfishing and highly recommend them!
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC Columbus, OH
Early morning Sun Rise was awesome. Can't wait to see that again. The feel of being on the boat and the anticipation of catching fish was worth the expense. We had coho salmon grilled last night and it was so good. The captain will tell you the best ways to cook the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Early morning Sun Rise was awesome. Can't wait to see that again. The feel of being on the boat and the anticipation of catching fish was worth the expense. We had coho salmon grilled last night and it was so good. The captain will tell you the best ways to cook the fish.
Fish On Fishing Charters
Fish On Fishing Charters
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.
Excellent
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
Showtime Charters
We had a GREAT time. The weather cooperated as well. THANK YOU for helping us to have a great experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a GREAT time. The weather cooperated as well. THANK YOU for helping us to have a great experience.
Getaway Fishing Charters – Getaway
Getaway Fishing Charters – Getaway
Bring some good adult beverages and get ready for the best fishing and a great time. You will not be disappointed...
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring some good adult beverages and get ready for the best fishing and a great time. You will not be disappointed...
C&D Charters
C&D Charters
Realize the 10 a.m. trip probably won’t get you as many fish as the early morning trip.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Realize the 10 a.m. trip probably won’t get you as many fish as the early morning trip.
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36'
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36'
Have packed breakfast, or hit up a gas station. No dining options at 5:30am when you have to meet at the docks at 6am.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Have packed breakfast, or hit up a gas station. No dining options at 5:30am when you have to meet at the docks at 6am.
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
Dress for the weather. We had a chilly morning. Glad we had the gear. The weather warmed up in a couple of hours and so did the fishing. Bad weather days can be very productive.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress for the weather. We had a chilly morning. Glad we had the gear. The weather warmed up in a couple of hours and so did the fishing. Bad weather days can be very productive.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
I would recommend getting ahold of Brad from Manistee fishing company and book a trip on the Big Manistee!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend getting ahold of Brad from Manistee fishing company and book a trip on the Big Manistee!
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Pack the cooler. Dress properly it is cool on the river in the mornings. Winter requires layers and good water proof boots.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pack the cooler. Dress properly it is cool on the river in the mornings. Winter requires layers and good water proof boots.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
Just listen to your guide on how to fish for each specie of fish that you are fishing for. The guides are experts.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Just listen to your guide on how to fish for each specie of fish that you are fishing for. The guides are experts.
Unlimited Guide Service – Ice Fishing
Unlimited Guide Service – Ice Fishing
Absolutely! Beautiful lake and a lot of water to cover and spread out with other fishermen
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! Beautiful lake and a lot of water to cover and spread out with other fishermen
Unlimited Guide Service Walleye / Musky / Pan
Unlimited Guide Service Walleye / Musky / Pan
If you want Salmon come in the last of September thru 2 nd week in October. If you want steel head come later part of October. Avoid the crowds and come midweek.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
If you want Salmon come in the last of September thru 2 nd week in October. If you want steel head come later part of October. Avoid the crowds and come midweek.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
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 – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)
Pure Angling – Lake Trout, Salmon (Troll/Jig)