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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.
​- All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every charter -
- We offer trolling & jigging/casting fishing trips -
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* For 2025 * - We are launching just outside of Traverse City in Elk Rapids at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor -
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Check out 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! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Book a trip when you're ready for an adventure on the beautiful waters of Northern Michigan with Pure Angling.
Available Fishing Trips
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Grand Traverse Bay
April - September
Trolling
Lake Trout - Cisco - Salmon​
​$500 for 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 6​​​​​
Departing the dock at 6 AM, 12 PM, or 5 PM​​
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April - September 30th: Lake trout & cisco trolling (cisco: April - early June & October)
August 15th - September 20th: Salmon trolling in the bay
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every trip
(bags provided for fillets)​
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Trolling is recommended for kids/families/big groups
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Typically more action on trolling trips (we cover more water & can have 3 rods a person)
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We only target salmon on morning or evening charters
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On Noon fishing trips during salmon season we will be targeting lake trout (some rods will still be out for salmon)
​Items to bring for your trip:
Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Drinks - Snacks - Cooler - Dress in layers - Rain Gear - MI Fishing License
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You are welcome to take a cooler on the boat for food & drinks (we have a built-in cooler in the bow if you don't have one)
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Kids 16 years and under do not need a fishing license)​
$10 daily license for Michigan residents or $11 for out of state license
Click here to purchase MI DNR fishing license
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Grand Traverse Bay
April - September
Jigging & Casting
Target Species: Lake Trout & Cisco​​
​$575 for 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 4​​​​​
Departing the dock at 6 AM, 12 PM, or 5 PM​​
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April - middle of June: Casting near shore for lake trout & cisco
Late June - September 30th: Lake trout jigging
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every trip
(bags provided for fillets)
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​Items to bring for your trip:
Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Drinks - Snacks - Cooler - Dress in layers - Rain Gear - MI Fishing License
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You are welcome to take a cooler on the boat for food & drinks (we have a built-in cooler in the bow if you don't have one)
-
Kids 16 years and under do not need a fishing license)​
$10 daily license for Michigan residents or $11 for out of state license
Click here to purchase MI DNR fishing license
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Grand Traverse Bay
October
Trolling
Target Species: Cisco (similar to a whitefish)
$500 for 1-2 Anglers
+ $50 for each additional angler up to 6
​ Departing the dock at 7:30 - 9 AM or 1:30 PM​
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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every trip
(bags provided for fillets)
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Trolling trips only in October for cisco​​
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Dress in layers as the mornings tend to be cooler in October​​
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Items to bring for your trip:
Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Drinks - Snacks - Cooler - Dress in layers - Rain Gear - MI Fishing License
-
You are welcome to take a cooler on the boat for food & drinks (we have a built-in cooler in the bow if you don't have one)
-
Kids 16 years and under do not need a fishing license)
​
$10 daily license for Michigan residents or $11 for out of state license
You can contact us by filling out the form below or by calling/texting directly at
231-944-5144
