Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

If you're looking for an unforgettable smallmouth bass fishing experience, Traverse City is the place to be and Captain Owen is the guide to take you. With guided trips on Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding inland lakes, you will experience firsthand why this area is considered one of the best. whether you're visiting in the spring, summer, or fall, there's always an opportunity to catch! We have the experience and the equipment to put...

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 5 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$650.00
2 People	$450.00	$650.00
3 People (Second Boat)	$900.00	$1,300.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$900.00	$1,300.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Owen H.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quantity

I’ve been fishing since I was very young. I’ve grown up fishing grand traverse bay and know it like the back of my hand. When I’m not guiding I’m either fishing a tournament or scouting new areas for future trips. I’ve fished tournaments all over Michigan, made the state team the past 2 years in a row and gone on to fish regional tournaments. I decided to start guiding because I love being on the...

About Your Guide

Owen H.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

7.65lb smallmouth

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steaks

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

7.65lb smallmouth

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steaks

What’s your favorite band?

Greta van fleet Scotty mcreery

What’s your favorite movie?

Don’t really have one

What’s your favorite sports team?

Don’t watch any

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

How did you get started guiding?

2020

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m young and feel very up to date with the latest fishing gear and electronics. I have been fishing the Great Lakes my whole life and feel I know them, specially Lake Michigan better than average. I spend more time on the water then the average person finding new areas on the Great Lakes

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Traverse City, Michigan

Areas Fished

Grand Traverse Bay
Lake Leelanau
Suttons Bay
Torch Lake
Elk Lake
Lake Charlevoix

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Traverse city smallmouth bass trip

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Minn kota Ultrex, Minn Kota Raptors, 12” humminbird and lowrance graphs, garmin livescope

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 5 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All trips are catch and release. All rods, reels and tackle are provided. Must have a valid Michigan fishing license. Bring sunscreen and and snacks or drinks you might like.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 5 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 5 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.