What's Biting in Petoskey Right Now
Steelhead
ExcellentVarious
Smallmouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Fly Fishing, Jigging
Northern Pike
ExcellentVarious
Chinook Salmon
Excellentboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Walleye
ExcellentVarious
Perch
Excellentfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait, Spinners
Coho Salmon
GoodVarious
Lake Trout
GoodVarious
Top Fishing Guides in Petoskey
Plumber's Helper Charter Service
5(54)Top Rated
Petoskey, Michigan
Work-N-Bites Custom Charters
5(22)Top Rated
Custom Great Lakes fishing charters specialize in both private and corporate sport fishing charters for King salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye. Serving Petoskey, Charlevoix and Mackinaw City.
Brown TroutLake TroutSalmon
Petoskey, Michigan
Rodzilla Charters
4.5(26)Top Rated
RodZilla Charters is a Petoskey Area Charter Fishing Boat in northern Michigan. Operating out of Bay Harbor Lake Marina in Petoskey, Michigan 49770.
freshwater
Petoskey, Michigan
What to Bring
Check with Petoskey 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
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Michigan Fishing License
License: Resident or Non-resident Fishing License
Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.