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What anglers said about fishing in Lake Michigan

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)
Do yourself a favor and book a charter the first day so the experienced captains can show you how to catch your target fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do yourself a favor and book a charter the first day so the experienced captains can show you how to catch your target fish.
Manistee River Fishing Company
Manistee River Fishing Company
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
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
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
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
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
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
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