About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Trolling Lake Michigan for Salmon from May 1st to September 15th

We run two trips a day- Morning trip is 6am-12 and afternoon trip is 4-10pm.

Multiple boats can be added- please call for that availability!

We head out from the marina make our way a short distance to Lake MI. From there may go a short distance or travel several miles depending on where the schools of fish are. We will set up a large trolling spread and it's very common to get multiple fish on at a time. Once we are done we pull everything in and head back to the marina where we clean and bag your catch for you.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$800.00	$1,100.00
2 People	$800.00	$1,100.00
3 People	$800.00	$1,100.00
4 People	$800.00	$1,100.00
5 People	$850.00	$1,150.00
6 People	$900.00	$1,200.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,200.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,600.00	$2,200.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,700.00	$2,300.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,700.00	$2,300.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,800.00	$2,400.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,800.00	$2,400.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Nathaniel W.

Independent Guide

Quality

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Adventurous

Beginner Oriented

I've been a charter Captain for 23yrs now on Lake Michigan and the rivers in West Michigan. I am a family man also and truly enjoy getting kids out for big fish. I'm a true fishing addict I'm on the water pretty much daily if I'm guiding or just for fun. I like the best gear made from rods and reels to boats graphs,baits ect. I keep everything updated and keep up with the current...

About Your Guide

Nathaniel W.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

We hold the Lake Michigan tournament record at 39.3lbs. I do some traveling to saltwater fish so big sharks sailfish and marlin would top my largest catches.

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

Anything on a grill or smoker i like meat especially wild game.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

We hold the Lake Michigan tournament record at 39.3lbs. I do some traveling to saltwater fish so big sharks sailfish and marlin would top my largest catches.

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

Anything on a grill or smoker i like meat especially wild game.

What’s your favorite band?

Kid Rock and lots of country

What’s your favorite movie?

I like action or suspence movies something with a good twist. But if I have my choice I'm watching hunting and fishing shows.

What’s your favorite sports team?

Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines but I don't take much time to fallow sports since I'm either on the water or in the woods.

What’s your drink of choice?

I like many drinks mostly water some coffee and maybe a glass of whiskey to unwind at the end of the day.

What was your last halloween costume?

We don't do Halloween instead we celebrate the fall season.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

We only celebrate jesus as we are a true Christian family but also very humble and accepting to others beliefs.

How did you get started guiding?

My dad and grandpa got me started at a young age fishing. Then one day I said to my dad I want to fish every day for the rest of my life so here we are. I find true enjoyment out of taking people out to catch fish of a lifetime!!

What makes you different from other guides?

I truly don't like to get out fished, I have a very strong work ethic!!! I'm also a family man and truly love getting kids and woman into big fish. I live on the river and have a fishing addiction. I've fished more days than anyone probably should lol and I work very hard to stay on top of the fish every day. Plus I have a addiction to top notch fishing gear you will have the best rods and reels in your hand for the fishing we do. Also my boats are fully equipped with the latest and greatest technology.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Whitehall, Michigan

Areas Fished

Lake Michigan

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Pursuit
Boat Length: 34'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Pursuit
Boat Length: 34'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Additional Amenities: The boat has plenty of room for a group to to 6ppl. It has a private bathroom also a hard top to keep you out of the sun if you choose. Also coverings around the side to keep wind and rain off you if the weather isn't perfect windows can be opened to provide a breeze if it's hot outside. Also we have sea deck flooring to eliminate slipping around if the deck is wet. We are also equipped with multiple GPS systems with radar and top notch sonar. There is also a fantastic music system on the boat that you or us and Bluetooth to for some fantastic music.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, also bring what you would like to eat and drink, also a cooler to take your catch home in. We do clean and bag your catch for you.

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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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