Northern PursuitSportfishing Charters
Traverse City & Frankfort fishing charters
Private fishing charters for up to four guests. Jig for lake trout and Cisco on Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City, or troll for salmon out of Frankfort on Lake Michigan.
Choose your pursuit
Your boat. Your crew. Choose a morning on the bay or a salmon trip out of Frankfort. Every price covers your whole group of up to four.
Grand Traverse Bay
Five hours of hands-on lake trout jigging on Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City, from spring through late fall.
Fish from 6–11 a.m. Eastern.
From $700†
Grand Traverse Bay · 4–9 p.m. Eastern
5 hours
From $700†
Frankfort · Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan salmon trolling out of Frankfort. More water, more time in the spread, and a real shot at the salmon-and-steelhead program.
Depart at 5:30 a.m., fishing by 6 a.m. Eastern.
From $900†
Salmon trolling · 5–9 p.m. Eastern
4 hours
From $700†
Grand Traverse Bay
Morning trip
Keep fishing into late fall with a six-hour morning dedicated to Cisco jigging. Available late October through mid-November. Depart at 7 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. Eastern.
From $600†
† Starting prices cover your entire private group of up to 4 guests—not per person. Rods, bait, tackle, and nonalcoholic drinks are included.
Your day with Northern Pursuit
A private boat. Up to four of your people. A day on northern Michigan water.
Step aboard, get settled, and let’s go find something to tug on.
We’ll meet at the agreed launch, go over the plan and a quick safety rundown, then head out. Rods, bait, tackle, and nonalcoholic drinks are already covered—bring your layers, your crew, and a little excitement for that first bite.
On the bay, we’ll work the jigs and watch the electronics. Out of Frankfort, we’ll get the trolling spread fishing and keep an eye on the rods. Jack will walk you through the setup, help with your technique, and adjust as the conditions change.
New to it? You’re welcome here. Fish all the time? Let’s talk fishing. There’s room for questions, a few laughs, and enjoying the water between bites. When a rod loads up, you’ll be right in the action.
Explore Frankfort & Traverse City →Check your date
Choose a trip, then tap Preferred Date to see dates open to request. Review and submit your request to Captain Jack for approval before sending a deposit.
Before you go
On our Grand Traverse Bay lake trout jigging trips, you work the lure yourself while Jack helps you read the electronics and adjust your technique. On our Frankfort salmon trolling trips, we fish a spread of rods as the boat moves across Lake Michigan. Beginners are welcome on either trip.
Morning and afternoon lake trout jigging trips are $700 for your entire group of 1–4 guests, not per person. Both trips are five hours; the afternoon trip runs from 4–9 p.m. Eastern. After Jack approves your date, the $150 deposit goes toward that total. Request your fishing date.
Your private trip includes rods, bait, tackle, and nonalcoholic drinks for up to 4 guests. The trip price covers everyone in your group.
Yes. Anglers age 17 and older are required to have a valid Michigan fishing license. A $10 Michigan 1-Day All-Species Fishing License is an easy option if you don’t already have a valid license. It is valid for 24 hours and is available to Michigan residents and nonresidents. Choose a start time that covers your trip.
Please purchase your license before your trip and have it available while fishing. Fishing licenses are not included in your charter and are not provided by Northern Pursuit Sportfishing or the captain.
Bring weather-ready layers, rain gear, non-marking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks you’d like. Anglers age 17 and older must bring a valid Michigan fishing license, purchased before the trip.
Your captain makes the final safety decision. If we cancel before departure, choose a full refund or reschedule. Read our full booking and cancellation policy.
Salmon trolling departs from Frankfort. Lake trout and Cisco jigging trips fish Grand Traverse Bay. Jack will confirm the exact launch location when arranging your trip. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Wait for Jack to approve your date, then Pay $150 deposit through GoDaddy. Include your name and trip date in the payment note. Your reservation is confirmed once Jack verifies the payment. The deposit applies toward your total. View the cancellation policy.
Absolutely. The trip format is built to make the day fun and understandable whether it’s your first rod or your hundredth.