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Welcome aboard to Pure Angling!
We are a Michigan fishing charter servicing the beautiful Traverse City and Elk Rapids area. Primarily, we will be on the East Bay of Grand Traverse Bay targeting lake trout, whitefish, cisco, coho salmon, and king salmon from the beginning of April to the end of October. Explore our website for more information on booking a fishing trip with you and your family, friends, or even a work meeting/outing on the water!
​​* For 2026*
We are launching just outside of Traverse City in Elk Rapids at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor​
Available Fishing Charters
April - September
Tactic: Trolling
Target: Lake Trout & Cisco
Grand Traverse Bay
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor - Elk Rapids
- Our most popular fishing charter, family-friendly -
What is trolling? - click here for details
$500 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 6
($150 deposit to reserve)
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Departing at 5:30 - 7 AM, 12 PM, or 4 - 5:30 PM​​ for 4 hours
*Time varies with sunrise/sunset*
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included
*Bags provided for fillets*
April - mid June: Casting for lake trout & cisco
Late June - September 30th: Lake trout jigging
Tactic: Jigging & Casting
Target: Lake Trout, Cisco​​, Whitefish
Grand Traverse Bay
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor - Elk Rapids
What is casting & jigging? - click here for details
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​$600 for 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 4
($150 deposit to reserve)
*We can take up to 6, but no more than 4 casting/jigging at a time*
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Departing at 5:30 - 7 AM or 4 - 5 PM​​ for ​5 Hours
*Time varies with sunrise/sunset*
*Morning or Evening only*
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included
*Bags provided for fillets*
August 15th - September 15th
Tactic: Trolling
Target: Salmon
Grand Traverse Bay
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor - Elk Rapids
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$550 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 6
($150 deposit to reserve)
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​ Departing at 5:30 - 6 AM or 4:30 - 5:30 PM​ for 4 Hours
*Time varies with sunrise/sunset*
*Morning or Evening only*
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included
*Bags provided for fillets*
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October
Tactic: Trolling
Target: Cisco (similar to a whitefish)
Grand Traverse Bay
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor - Elk Rapids
​$500 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 6
($150 deposit to reserve)
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​ Departing at 7:30 - 9 AM or 1:30 PM​ for 4 Hours
*Time varies with sunrise/sunset*
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included
*Bags provided for fillets*
Contact us by filling out the form below, calling/texting, or by email.
231-944-5144
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