August 15th - September 15th 

Tactic: Trolling

Target: Salmon

Grand Traverse Bay

​* For 2026* - We are launching just outside of Traverse City in Elk Rapids at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor -​​​​

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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$550 for 1-2 Anglers

+ $50 for each additional angler up to 6

($150 deposit)​

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All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included 

(bags provided for fillets)

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Remaining Balance

The remainder of the payment will be due at the end of the fishing trip. Cash and credit card are accepted, but credit cards are subject to a 3% processing fee. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are all accepted. Gift cards purchased are also redeemable at this time. No checks.

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• Trolling trips only for salmon

• On Noon fishing trips during salmon season, we will be targeting lake trout (some rods will still be out for salmon)

• 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

• Dogs can be brought aboard, but the boat cushions will be removed and a notice of having your fury friend is required

Items to bring for your trip

 Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Drinks - Snacks - Cooler - Dress in layers - Rain Gear - MI Fishing License 

 

$10 daily license for Michigan residents or $11 for out of state license

 Click here to purchase Michigan DNR fishing license

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Salmon Fishing

 Salmon start to trickle their way into the bay in July, but we don't get good fishable numbers until August. These fishing trips are trolling only and peak season for Salmon is from the middle of August to the middle of September. These hard fighting fish test our equipment, break lines, and test your arm strength. The average weight of a salmon we catch here is between 15-25lbs! There have been fish caught in the bay that have reached over 30lbs in the last couple of years with a state record 47.86lbs king caught in 2021, just a few ports south of Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan.