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Book Now - December 15th for 20% off on all fishing charters!

Welcome aboard to Pure Angling!

 

We are a Michigan fishing charter servicing the beautiful Traverse City and Elk Rapids area. Primarily, we will be on the East Bay of Grand Traverse Bay targeting lake trout, whitefish, cisco, coho salmon, and king salmon from the beginning of April to the end of October.

 

- Trolling & Jigging/Casting fishing trips -

- All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every charter -

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

Explore our website for more information on booking a fishing trip with you and your family, friends, or even a work meeting/outing on the water! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Book a trip when you're ready for an adventure on the beautiful waters of Northern Michigan with Pure Angling.

Trolling

April - September

Target: Lake Trout, Cisco, Salmon​

Grand Traverse Bay

$500 for 1-2 Anglers 

 + $50 for each additional angler up to 6​​​

Departing the dock at 6 AM, 12 PM, or 5 PMfor 4 hours

April - September 30th:  Lake Trout trolling

April - Middle of June & October: Cisco Trolling

August 15th - September 20th:  Salmon trolling

All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every trip 

(bags provided for fillets)

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  • Trolling is recommended for kids/families/big groups

  • Typically more action on trolling trips (we cover more water & multiple rods at different depths)

  • We only target salmon on morning or evening charters

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

 

​Items to bring for your trip:

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

 

  • 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

 

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

Click here to purchase MI DNR fishing license

Jigging & Casting

April - September

Target: Lake Trout, Cisco​​, Whitefish

Grand Traverse Bay

$600 for 1-2 Anglers 

 + $50 for each additional angler up to 4

* we can take up to 6, but no more than 4 people casting/jigging at a time *​​​

- Departing the dock at 6 AM or 4:30 PM for ​5 Hours

 April - middle of June:  Casting near shore for lake trout & cisco

 Late June - September 30th:  Lake trout jigging 

All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every trip 

(bags provided for fillets)

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​Items to bring for your trip:

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

 

  • 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

 

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

Click here to purchase MI DNR fishing license

Trolling

October

Target: Cisco (similar to a whitefish)

Grand Traverse Bay

$500 for 1-2 Anglers

$50 for each additional angler up to 6

​ Departing the dock at 7:30 - 9 AM or 1:30 PM​ for 4 Hours

All bait, fishing gear, and fish cleaning is included on every trip 

(bags provided for fillets)

  • Trolling trips only in October for cisco​​

  • Dress in layers as the mornings tend to be cooler in October​​

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Items to bring for your trip:

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

 

  • 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

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

Click here to purchase Michigan DNR fishing license

Contact Us

You can contact us by filling out the form below or by calling/texting directly at 

 

231-944-5144 

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