Fish aboard KATCH ME a 29.5 foot Pro Line with an enclosed hard top and twin 350 engines. Fully equipped for safety and fishing, we welcome you to join our team. We fish from beautiful Ludington, Michigan’s Number One Salmon Fishing Port.
Chinook “King” Salmon
Mid May to October; the Great Lakes Largest and Meanest Sportfish fish is called a King for a reason!
Steelhead
June and October provide the best surface breaks on Lake Michigan and concentrate feeding activity.
Lake Trout
April and May are the best months when they are near the shorelines. They can be found offshore suspended near the surface or close the bottom at any time.
Brown Trout
Brown Trout- Hard fighting! April and May brings them near the shorelines. A World Record Brown has been caught right here in Michigan!
Experience is not needed and all ages are welcome!
I have been making a living taking people fishing since 1995 and try my best to make every fishing experience an enjoyable one. I am willing to take the time to explain why and what I am doing if you would like. I encourage you to help out if you would like to set some of the lines and net fish, if not that is fine. I look forward to a having you back aboard again. I can’t control if the fish bite or the weather but I am working on that.
Suggested items to bring
- Food and Beverages (no glass please).
- Cooler to take your catch home that we clean and bag for you.
- Soft Sole Shoes and Hat.
- Sunglasses and Lotion.
- Warm Clothes and Rain Gear (it is normally at least 10 degrees cooler on Lake Michigan).
- Michigan All Species Fishing License- purchase online or most places that sell fishing tackle. 24 hour licenses are available.
If you are susceptible to sea sickness, I recommend medication be taken the night before or at least 1 hour prior to departure. Another option is wrist bands that work well for some people.
Multi Boat Group Charters can be arranged with other qualified boats in Ludington.
Katch Me is docked at and leaves from Ludington Municipal Marina located at 400 West Filer Street Slip 19 F Dock (first dock on the right) Ludington, MI 49431.
There are ample convenience and grocery stores, dining, and lodging, and ATM services within walking and driving distance of the dock.
Be sure to bring along a valid Michigan All Species Fishing License for all guests over 17 years of age.
Welcome Aboard. Let’s go fishing..
“Katch Me” Big Lake Charter Rates
| 6 Hour Trips (AM or PM) | 8 Hour Trips (AM or PM) | 2 Hour Evening Coastline Cruise |
| 1-4 Anglers $75 per additional angler up to 5 total | 1-4 Anglers $75 per additional angler up to 5 total | 1-6 Passengers (along the coastline at normal trolling speeds) |
| $725 | $825 | $275 |
Weather conditions causing cancellation are at the Captains discretion- the trip date will be changed based on availability. If you cancel within 15 days we expect full payment for the trip.
Fully Insured, U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain and DNR Inspected Vessel with a enclosed head (bathroom).
Captain Sean McDonald is a member of Ludington Area Charterboat Association and Michigan Charter Boat Association.
