Catch and cook trailer

Catch and Cook is a system where you can bring your freshly caught and cleaned fish that you caught on your charter trip to the Freshwater Tavern and the professional chefs there will cook it and serve it family-style.

About Us

Great Lakes Sport Fishing at its Finest!

Great Lakes fishing based in Gladstone, Michigan
Specializing in King Salmon, walleye, Lake Trout, bass and pike
Charter fishing trips offered on Lakes Michigan and Superior.
Custom trips available
USCG Licensed Captain and Michigan DNR inspected vessel
American Heart Association certified in first aid and CPR
24 years of Great Lakes vessel operating experience
We are kid friendly and LOVE having them onboard fishing charter sightseeing

The Vessel

27 foot Glacier Bay Catamaran
300 HP of twin Yamaha motors
Full complement of safety equipment
Inspected for all safety equipment and seaworthiness
Capable of fishing 14+ lines
Fully enclosed bow-stern canvas to keep you warm, dry, and out of the elements

Check out our new SIGHTSEEING tours

services offered

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. Captain Reid will provide you with an experience to remember!

Lake Michigan offshore salmon and trout

Get ready for adventure! This 7 hour trip will take you 30+ miles offshore to chase the biggest and hardest fighting fish in fresh water. Big Chinook (King) salmon on can weigh upwards of thirty pounds!

These fish typically begin to show up late June and run through August.

Sightseeing Tours

Hop on board for a three hour tour of Little Bay de Noc and all the sights it has to offer. You can request tours of the local lighthouses, sunrise or sunset tours, of just a laid back mid day cruise to enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

We also offer 5 hour trips that expand to even more lighthouses in the island chain between the Garden Peninsula and Door County Wisconsin.

If you have a custom trip in mind, don't hesitate to ask us to plan it!

Near Shore walleye

Mid May is the time to target all of the walleye that stack into Little Bay de Noc. We offer 4 and 6 hour trips.

Late summer these fish start to work their way into the reefs south of the bay and fishing can be outstanding!

Lake Superior Trout and Salmon

We offer limited trips to Lake Superior for Lake Trout and salmon.

You can choose 6 hour near shore trolling for trout and salmon, or choose the ultimate adventure!

Not for the weak of heart, you can travel 60 miles into Lake Superior and target giant Lake Trout jigging with light tackle at Stannard Rock! These are 10 hour all day trips.