About Your Trip

Lake

If you've been searching for some Salmon action on the Great Lakes, look no further. On this trip with Captain Zach, you'll go after trophy King and Coho Salmon on Lake Michigan, a premier freshwater sportfishing destination! Captain Zach knows how to get you on the big ones! He targets King (Chinook) Salmon, Coho Salmon, as well as Lake Trout. Make sure you bring your A-game, because these fish love to put up a fight! ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

Captain Zach is an extremely knowledgeable and well-rounded angler and an excellent guide, with tons of experience fly fishing, ice fishing, light-tackle techniques, and even centerpinning—a very uncommon type of fishing that combines elements of flyfishing and conventional fishing. Captain Zach is also a member of Team USA Ice Fishing, and loves to run trips in the winter. Whether you're an experienced angler or a novice, you'll have a blast on ay trip with him. Book one to see what Michigan fishing is all about!

Start Location

Hastings, MI, USA | Bodies of water fished: Lake Michigan

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blazer
Year Built: 2013
Boat Length: 18
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 60
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon

Techniques

Drift Fishing, Fly Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Live Bait, Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	4 Hours
3 People	$660.00	$544.50
2 People	$550.00	$434.50
1 Person	$550.00	$434.50

Reviews

Tay

Verified Review Fishing

September 3 | Michigan Bass and Trout Special

Zach was very personable and a very good guide. I fought several large salmon. We only got one in the boat but we had dozens of opportunities. I am going again.

First Time Booking with Us?

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

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