About Your Trip

Get out there with captain Tim and experience the great freshwater fishing that Lake Michigan has to offer! Lake Michigan is the third-largest of the Great Lakes and the fifth-largest lake in the world, with just over 22,000 square miles of surface area. It's loaded with fish, including fantastic sportfish species such as Steelhead, King Salmon (also known as Chinooks), Coho Salmon, and Lake Trout—all of which you can target on this trip with Captain Tim.

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Wellcraft
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 33
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 660
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator

About Your Guide

Captain Tim has fished Lake Michigan for over 25 years. He's a fun person and a great captain who loves to take out families, kids, beginners, and seasoned anglers. No challenge is too great for this knowledgeable and patient captain! Captain Tim works alongside Captain Matt, another avid angler, who brings even more to the table (literally)! With these two specialists on board, you're in for a very productive day.

Start Location

Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI 49424, United States | Bodies of water fished: Lake Michigan

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.

Boat Restroom

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Lunch

No meal provided.

Species

Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout

Techniques

Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Gear & Packing

Provided: Rods, reels & tackle
At an Additional Rate: No added costs.
Recommended Packing: Nothing required, we always recommend sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Required Items: A valid fishing license.

Things To Keep In Mind

Payment & Tipping: After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a customary tip (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Yes, cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about licenses here.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Free Cancellation

Rest easy with free cancellation up to 14 days before the trip.

100% Weather Protection

Receive a full refund in the event of inclement weather.

Reviews

Claire M.

Fishing

June 24, 2022

Highly recommend! We had a blast on our three hour tour and caught over 20 fish with their help and expertise!

Steve H.

Fishing

June 18, 2022

We had a big day of salmon fishing planned, but unfortunately mother nature and the fish had other plans. Capt. Tim came up with an alternate plan. And while they weren’t salmon, we still caught plenty of fish and had a great time on the water.

Steve M.

Fishing

June 4, 2022

It’s not contacting that everything was great about this whole trip. The captain and crew are awesome and work really hard to make sure we got fish. Fantastic experience!

Morgan P.

Fishing

May 29, 2022

We had the most amazing experience. Well organized. Successful. Awesome communication regarding weather, etc. Highly highly highly recommend!

Alissa W.

Fishing

May 7, 2022

This experience was excellent. We went on one of the first warm days of the year and Tim and Scott gave us a couple options for our trip based on the weather and water temp so we would catch the most fish. This was a surprise gift for ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code 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 full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!