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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• 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

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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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​Items to bring on Fishing Charter/Preparation

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•  Sunglasses

• Camera

• Rain gear if rain is forecasted

• Bring snacks and beverages. Alcohol is permitted, but in moderation. *No glass or hard liquor*

• Cooler for food, drinks, and to bring your bagged catch home if you decide to keep fish. You are welcome to take a cooler on the boat, but please, no big coolers on the boat for additional fishing space

• Sunblock - non-spray! (spray sunblock ruins boat upholstery)

• Hats

• All tackle, bait, rods, and fishing equipment are provided!

• Dress in layers! Bring warm clothes as it tends to be cooler than expected out on the water. 

• All guests 17 and older will need to have a valid Michigan fishing license by the time we leave the dock. A day license can be purchased for $10 for Michigan residents or $11 for out of state by clicking on the link below. 

 

Click here to purchase MI 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.