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Ludington Fishing Charters

14 charter captains and guides fishing from Ludington, Manistee and Pentwater, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Ludington 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.

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Dreamweaver Charters

Lake Street Marina, 800 S. Washington St, Slip 12, Ludington, MI

Capt. Shane Ruboyianes35 ft Viking Sportfish (Dreamweaver III)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead

Morning 7 hr, 4 or fewer $800Morning 5 hr, 4 or fewer (May, June, Sept) $700
(231) 794-7626Website

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El-Lin Sport Fishing Charters

Ludington

Capt. Dave Even28 ft Cherokee hard-top sport fishermanUp to 6 guests

Lake

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead, Brown trout

Morning 6 hr, 1-5 persons (2025 rates) $800Morning 6 hr, 6 persons (2025 rates) $1,000
(231) 873-2851Website

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Fishing Affair Sport Fishing Charters

800 S. Washington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431

Capt. Ryan36 ft Tiara Open; 20 ft jet sled (river)Up to 6 guests

RiverLake

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead

Lake Michigan 6 hr or limit, 1-4 people $995Lake Michigan 6 hr, 5 people $1,150Lake Michigan 6 hr, 6 people $1,300+2 more on their site
(231) 233-0459Website

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Hattrick Charters

Ray's Auto and Marine, 801 S Washington St, Ludington, MI 49431

Capt. Jon Kolehouse31 ft Tiara OpenUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Steelhead, Chinook salmon, Brown trout, Lake trout

6 hr or limit, 1-4 people $6008 hr or limit, 1-4 people $700
(231) 250-9745Website

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Hiatus Charters

Harbor View Marina, slip B-14, 400 S. Rath Ave, Ludington, MI 49431

Capt. Micah31 ft Pursuit Express Fisherman

Lake

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Lake trout, Brown trout

Charter, 1-4 people $800Charter, 5 people $900
(517) 230-8111Website

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Next Bite Charter Fishing

PM Lake Lodge, Slip 3, 104 Water Street, Ludington, MI 49431

26 ft Albemarle 260 ExpressUp to 4 guests

Lake

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Lake trout

AM charter 5 hr $600PM charter 5 hr $600Full day 8 hr $1,100
(734) 444-6238Website

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Relentless Fishing Adventures

Lake Street Marina, 800 S Washington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431

Capt. Mark HitchinghamUp to 6 guests

Lake

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Walleye

Ludington salmon, morning 6 hr, 1-4 passengers $750Bay City walleye, morning 6 hr, 1-4 passengers $600
(231) 239-3151Website

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Rock N' Reel Charters (Open Air Mavericks)

800 S. Washington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431 (boat 3rd Rock)

Capt. Scott3rd Rock (Ludington); RNR 2.0 (Bay City)

LakeIce fishing

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead, Lake trout, Walleye, Northern pike, Yellow perch

(989) 545-9702Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing

Ludington is part of Lake Michigan fishing charters: compare towns, prices and trips across the area.

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Seasons and what is biting: Ludington fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Ludington, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chinook salmon
Coho salmon
Lake trout
Steelhead
Brown trout
Yellow perch
Walleye

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 Ludington: local notes

Several Ludington charter boats dock at Harbor View Marina, 400 S. Rath Ave, near the mouth of Pere Marquette Lake.

Source: hiatuscharters.com

Lake Street Marina at 800 S. Washington St is another main Ludington charter dock.

Source: dreamweavercharters.com

Anglers 17 and older need a Michigan All-Species fishing license on Lake Michigan charters.

Source: hiatuscharters.com

The Ludington Charter Boat Association lists about 28 charter captains and posts weekly fishing reports May through October.

Source: charterludington.com

Ludington hosts the Ludington Offshore Classic salmon tournament.

Source: sorrykidscharters.com

Questions

Ludington fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Ludington?

We list 14 charter captains and guides fishing from Ludington, Manistee and Pentwater, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Ludington?

8 of the 14 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Ludington?

The species Ludington captains list most often are Steelhead, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Brown trout and Salmon. In October, the season calendar above shows Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead 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.

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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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