Plan a Fishing Trip to Alpena, MI

5 guidesBest months: March, April, May, June

What's Biting in Alpena Right Now

Largemouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Walleye
GoodVarious
Brown Trout
GoodVarious

Top Fishing Guides in Alpena

Alpena Bass Outfitters - Alpena Bass Outfitters
Alpena Bass Outfitters

Alpena Bass Outfitters

5(5)Top Rated

Whether you are looking for your personal best smallmouth, or you would rather catch fish until your arms are sore, Alpena has the lakes and bronzebacks just for you. The smallmouth and scenery of Northern Michigan makes this place a bucket list for any angler; novice to professional.

Alpena, Michigan
Kilfish Charters - Kilfish Charters
Kilfish Charters

Kilfish Charters

5(4)Top Rated
Alpena, Michigan
Fish Knot Charters - Fish Knot Charters
Fish Knot Charters

Fish Knot Charters

5(1)Top Rated
Alpena, Michigan
wipeout charters - wipeout charters
wipeout charters

wipeout charters

4.8(6)Top Rated
Alpena, Michigan
Trout Scout Charters - Trout Scout Charters
Trout Scout Charters

Trout Scout Charters

4.7(13)Top Rated

Alpena fishing charter sport fish charterboat in alpena, rogers city, harrisville, presque isle. Fish lake huron on trout scout charter fishing boat on beautiful alpena thunder bay waters. Dive in national underwater preserve. Enjoy private charter fishing boat with the most fishing experience on Lake Huron. Ed Retherford is the longest running sport fishing captain on lake huron with numerous professional fishing tournament wins and lots of fishing sponsors. Fish alpena and catch salmon, trout, and walleye in limit catches and beat the crowds. Enjoy the alpena area and the activities that abound. Call Ed Retherford today. alpena fishing report, rogers city fishing report, harrisville fishing report, presque isle fishing report, oscoda fishing report; alpena charter boat, harrisville charter boat, rogers city charter boat, presque isle charter boat, oscoda charter boat, fishing lake huron salmon and trout

freshwaterSpeckled TroutWalleye
Alpena, Michigan

What to Bring

Check with Alpena guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Michigan Fishing License

License: Resident or Non-resident Fishing License

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.