Top Rated Fishing Charters in Michigan

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Michigan?

Some of the best rated guides in Michigan are: Dream Catchers Charters Loaded Rod Charters Angler One Charters Force Feed'n Charter Fishing Kingfisher Charters Reel-Tite Charter Captain Ted Charters Idle Time Charters On Target Fishing Guide Service Fish-X-TC Charter Fishing Experience

Q: What are the top fishing types in Michigan?

Some of the best trip types in Michigan are: Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing River Fishing Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing Shore Fishing Bird hunting Hunting from Blinds

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Michigan?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Michigan are: American Yellow Perch Atlantic Sailfish Atlantic Salmon Black Bullhead Bluegill Bowfin Brook Trout Brown Bullhead Brown Trout Burbot

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Michigan Fishing Charters (102 charters available)

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Lake Huron

25 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Doug's walleye expertise and consistent limit catches

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4-6 Guests

5-7 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Manistee, MI

25 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

1-6 Guests

6-10 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Lake Michigan

27 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Terry and crew consistently find fish and deliver exceptional results with professional service

(15)

1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$175

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Traverse City

23 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

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Guests love Captain Jack's local knowledge and consistent big smallmouth bass catches

(18)

3-4 Guests

5-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Traverse City

33 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

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Praised for consistently finding fish and exceptional crew knowledge on Lake Michigan

(14)

1-6 Guests

6-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Lake Michigan

32 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Jeremy's fish-finding expertise and friendly approach to salmon charters

(13)

4-6 Guests

5-6 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Michigan

11 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about Matt's fish-finding expertise and consistent action all day

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1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$350

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Muskegon

16 years experience

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Customers rave about Captain Ryan's salmon expertise and consistent catches on Lake Michigan

(11)

1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$590

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Detroit

14 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Chris's fish-finding ability and consistent limit catches

(10)

1-6 Guests

5-7 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Traverse City

32 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Praised for professional expertise, impressive catches, and exceptional family-friendly service

(10)

1-5 Guests

6 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$600

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Detroit

32 years experience

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Customers praise Steve's musky expertise and consistent fish-catching success

(10)

1-5 Guests

6-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Lake Michigan

5 years experience

1-4 Guests

6-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Michigan

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Fishing in Michigan, Michigan offers diverse angling opportunities on the Detroit River and surrounding waters, where anglers target a wide variety of species from massive sturgeon to plentiful bluegill. The river system provides productive fishing grounds where guests consistently report catching their limit across multiple species. Local guides demonstrate extensive knowledge of these waters and maintain strong success rates even during challenging weather conditions. The fishing experience welcomes anglers of all skill levels, with guides showing notable patience when working with first-time fishermen while providing helpful guidance throughout trips.

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Michigan

5.0 / 5.0

Based on 371 reviews by Guidesly users

Brad Pelch

September 9, 2026

1 Guest

Had great trip with rodney got use on some kings highly recommended if we can will be booking again with him thanks again

Michigan

6 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

1-3 Guests

6-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$525

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Sarah H

July 23, 2026

1 Guest

We had an amazing trip and loved fishing with Captain Bob and Captain Kevin. They were kind, knowledgeable, very experienced, and worked hard to put us on the fish. Our teen boys enjoyed learning about the different fishing techniques. We can’t wait to go with them again next time!

Lake Michigan

35 years experience

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Customers praise Captain Bob's expertise and consistent salmon catches on Lake Michigan

(17)

1-6 Guests

6-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 8 Months

Starts from$700

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Joe Kelley

May 9, 2026

1 Guest

it was the best charter I'd ever been on and my kids will never forget how amazing it was Captain Larry is the best

Manistee, MI

25 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

1-6 Guests

6-10 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Sassafras G

March 21, 2026

1 Guest

We had a great time out there. Landed one fish, which still made the day worthwhile. Josh was excellent—very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Thanks for a fun trip, even with the cold and wind!

Brethren, MI, United States

6 years experience • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for finding productive spots with consistent brown trout catches and professional service

(4)

3-8 Guests

6-8 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Robert E

September 5, 2025

1 Guest

We had a great time with Captain James on the Big Manistee. He came prepared with a variety of lures and bait to give us the best chance at landing steelhead. He was personable, patient, and easy to talk to, always explaining what we were doing and why. As an experienced angler, I appreciated the detail, and my wife, who’s newer to fishing, felt comfortable and involved the whole time. Overall, it was a really enjoyable trip for both of us.

Michigan

16 years experience

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Praised for determination and local knowledge - only guide getting fish when others couldn't

(1)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Fishing Charters in Michigan, United States

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Top Species

American Yellow Perch

Atlantic Sailfish

Atlantic Salmon

Black Bullhead

Bluegill

Bowfin

Brook Trout

Brown Bullhead

Brown Trout

Burbot

Channel Catfish

Chinook Salmon

Chum Salmon

Cisco

Coho Salmon

Common Carp

Crappie

Flathead Catfish

Freshwater Drum

Grass Carp

Green Sunfish

Lake Sturgeon

Lake Trout

Lake Whitefish

Largemouth Bass

Longnose Gar

Muskellunge

Northern Pike

Picked Dogfish

Pink Salmon

Rainbow Trout

Redbreast Sunfish

Sheepshead

Smallmouth Bass

Sockeye Salmon

Steelhead Trout

Walleye

White Bass

White Catfish

White Perch

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