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 Owning your own boat can be a rewarding experience; you are the captain and have the option of fishing when and where you want or simply going for a leisurely cruise with the family. Yet, for many people, owning a boat is not an option for a variety of reasons. And trying to justify owning a boat with the dollar value of the fish you expect to catch in a season is a lesson in bad economics.
 Sea Grant conducted a survey of the charter fishing industry and found that the average charter operator had to make more than 45 trips per year just to break even. Since the costs of boat ownership are similar for a private individual owning a 25-foot vessel, you would need to make at least 45 trips to financially justify owning a boat rather than chartering!
Consider your cost of ten six-passenger salmon charters on Lake Michigan to be divided among you and five friends. Your share of these ten charters wouldn't come close to the cost of docking a 25-foot boat at a Lake Michigan marina for one season. Not to mention the value of experience gained by fishing with a knowlegable professional charter captain or guide. These captains fish the lake daily and have the added advantage of locating and staying on top of fish.... ensuring you a successful charter |
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 Fishing is a great way to spend time with family , friends, or business aquantencies; the thrill of hearing the cry “FISH ON”. Whether its a line ripping salmon, or a sky-rocketing steelhead jumping 6 feet in the air, fishing provides a lifetime of memories.
We can even arrange your own private fishing tournament.  Manistee Area Charter captains can guide you into landing that trophy catch. Their knowledge and experience of the area will all but ensure you a successful trip.
Multiple boats arranged for larger groups. |
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 Manistee, Michigan is consistently one of the most productive ports on the Great Lakes from spring to fall. We have two river systems, the Big and Little Manistee. Both rivers produce the majority of natural fish that enter Lake Michigan, and in addition the rivers recieve supplemental plants of salmon and trout.
The proximity of Manistee offers great structure, just 3 miles offshore, we have a sharp drop off, this steep sheer sets up an area which holds fish all year long. This is one reason Manistee Michigan is home to many fishing tournaments and state records. |
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Outdoor Life has included Manistee on their list of "Top 200 Towns for Anglers and Hunters". (more) 
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