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Salmon Fishing

King Salmon on Grand Traverse Bay

Traverse City King Salmon

A Legendary Late-Summer Special

For a brief window each year, the "Big Kings" return to the crystal-clear waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Reel Fish’n offers an exclusive, limited-run charter season in Traverse City to target these hard-fighting trophies. This is a high-demand, short-season event that combines world-class salmon fishing with the beauty of one of Michigan's premier vacation destinations.

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Intimate, Small-Group Charters

Because of the technical nature of the TC bite, we keep these trips personal and focused on the 25ft Proline.

  • 4-Person Max: We accommodate small groups to ensure everyone gets hands-on action when a King screams the drag.

  • Peak Windows: We target the prime low-light morning and evening bites when the "mighty Kings" are most active in the bay.

  • Pro Setup: We utilize specialized trolling patterns designed specifically for the deep-water basins of East Bay.

Book the Window

These trips typically run for only two weeks from late August through early September. Because Captain Adam only opens these dates when the migration is at its peak, they fill up fast.

Interested in a Traverse City Salmon Trip? Drop your contact information in the form below and you’ll be the first to know when availability is officially released.

Please check our Trip Preparation page for details on what to bring for your fishing trip.

A group of anglers displaying a heavy limit of late-summer King Salmon and Lake Trout caught while trolling Grand Traverse Bay with Reel Fish'n.
Generations of fishermen showing off their catch of staging Chinook Salmon during the limited August/September run on Grand Traverse Bay.
A successful morning on the water with a diverse bag of King Salmon, proving why the late-summer season on Grand Traverse Bay is a must-book for serious anglers.
A massive haul of fresh salmon and trout laid out on the cleaning table after a productive Grand Traverse Bay charter with Reel Fish'n LLC.
A happy family with their catch of Grand Traverse Bay salmon; our late-summer trips are perfect for making memories with the kids.
A couple showcasing their trophy Kings caught during a sunrise salmon charter on the beautiful waters of Grand Traverse Bay.

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