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Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven Fishing Charters
8 charter captains and guides fishing from Grand Haven, Muskegon, Holland and Saugatuck, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Grand Haven fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Grand Haven
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Action Salmon Charters
5009 Whitehall Rd., Muskegon, MI 49445
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Salmon, Steelhead, Trout
Deep V Sportfishing Charters
Holland
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Lake trout, Brown trout
Fish N' Grin Sport Fishing Charters
1 Grand Isle Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Salmon, Trout
FishGH Charters (Danel Sportfishing)
Chinook Pier, Grand Haven, MI
Targets: Salmon
Hot Spot Sport Fishing
Grand Haven
Targets: Salmon, Trout
Margie J Sport Fishing Charters
Great Lakes Marina, 1920 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Brown trout, Lake trout
Rod Boss Sportfishing
Eldean's Shipyard, 2223 S Shore Dr, Macatawa, Holland, MI 49423
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Lake trout, Brown trout
Unsalted Outfitters
Yacht Basin Marina, 1866 Ottawa Beach Road, Slip C-43, Holland, MI 49424
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
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Seasons and what is biting: Grand Haven fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Grand Haven
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $605 | $425 – $700 | 4 |
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Seasons
What is biting in Grand Haven, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Chinook salmon | ||||||||||||
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| Freshwater drum |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: michigan.gov.
Know before you go
Fishing in Grand Haven: local notes
Source: grandhaven.org
Source: unsaltedoutfitters.com
Source: fishmuskegon.com
Source: actionsalmoncharters.com
Questions
Grand Haven fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Grand Haven?
We list 8 charter captains and guides fishing from Grand Haven, Muskegon, Holland and Saugatuck, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Grand Haven?
Among 4 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $605 (from $425 to $700). Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Grand Haven?
The species Grand Haven captains list most often are Salmon, Steelhead, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout and Brown trout. In October, the season calendar above shows Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead, Freshwater drum in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Michigan?
Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Michigan resident annual license is $26 and a nonresident annual license $76. Michigan fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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