Lake Michigan fishing charter at golden hour

Glen Arbor, MI

Reel Tales Charters

World-class family friendly salmon, trout & steelhead fishing out of Glen Arbor, MI — the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes Country.
Serving Glen Arbor, Empire, Leland & Traverse City.

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231-334-3632

U.S.C.G. Licensed · 28-ft Grady White · Up to 6 Guests · All Tackle Included

U.S.C.G. Licensed & Insured

28 ft Grady White Sailfish

Fish Cleaned & Packaged Free

Up to 6 Guests Per Trip

Aerial view of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan

Where You'll Fish

Lake Michigan's crystal-clear waters off the Leelanau Peninsula offer some of the best freshwater fishing in the world. Captain Scott knows every productive reef, current, and depth — putting you on fish from the moment lines go in.

Glen ArborEmpireLelandSleeping Bear BaySouth Manitou Island

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Charter Rates

Half Day

Half Day Charter

$700

Up to 6 guests · All tackle included

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Morning or afternoon departure

Full Day

Full Day Charter

$1,300

Up to 6 guests · All tackle included

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Full day on the water

Prices are for the entire boat — not per person.

Happy family on a Lake Michigan fishing charter with their catch

Meet Captain Scott McDaid

Captain Scott has been fishing Lake Michigan for over 40 years. A U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, he specializes in salmon, lake trout, and steelhead — and he loves putting families and first-timers on fish.

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