Cheboygan, MI Fishing Trip — August

Your Cheboygan, MI Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip

High 73°F / Low 62°F3.8" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species

Smallmouth Bass

Good

Smallmouth Bass

Casting · Fly Fishing

Rainbow Trout

Good

Rainbow Trout

Various

Northern Pike

Good

Northern Pike

Various

Walleye

Fair

Walleye

Various

Largemouth Bass

Fair

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Cheboygan

73°F

Avg High

62°F

Avg Low

3.8"

Rainfall

12

Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 in Cheboygan + 14 Nearby

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North Shore Sport Fishing Charters

Rates Call for pricing on Fishing Charters, Tours or commutes to Mackinac Island. Weather and emergency cancellations is at the captains discretion. Directions to the dock will be given at the time of booking. Call Captain Chris for your reservation at 906-430-2839. *All major credit cards accepted!

St Ignace, Michigan

Island View Resort

4.7(83)Top Rated

Homey wooden cottages with free WiFi on the Cedarville Bay waterfront, plus boat rentals & a beach.

Cedarville, Michigan

Plumber's Helper Charter Service

Petoskey, Michigan

Boyne Outfitters

4.8(57)Top Rated

Northern Michigan's Premier Fly Fishing Outfitter

Boyne Falls, Michigan

MFM Sport Fishing Charter and Guide Service

Cheboygan, Michigan

Work-N-Bites Custom Charters

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.

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Petoskey, Michigan

Going Deeeper Sportfishing

Going Deeper Sportfishing offers a fantastic charter fishing experience. Charlevoix, Petoskey and Bay Harbor. Half Day and Full Day Charters are available.

Charlevoix, Michigan

Island Charters MI LLC

Cedarville, 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.

Petoskey, Michigan

Sturgeon Bay Charters

Sturgeon Bay Charters provides fishing charters for salmon, herring and perch around Drummond Island located in Lake Huron in the Upper Peninsula of Michgan.

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Drummond, Michigan

Wild Bill's Guide Service

4.7(12)Top Rated

Contact Wild Bill about fishing trips in Northern Michigan

East Jordan, Michigan

Never Better Charters

4.6(9)Top Rated

Gaylord, Michigan

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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

For Your Target Species

Bullet weights, hooks, and soft plastic worms for Texas rigging

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Spinnerbait Assortment

White, chartreuse, and shad pattern spinnerbaits

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For Inshore Fishing

Performance Fishing Shirt

UPF 50+ long sleeve — stay cool and protected all day

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Sun protection for face and neck that breathes in the heat

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For the Season

UPF 50+ hoodie with thumbholes and face cover

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Insulated Water Jug

Half gallon insulated jug — stay hydrated all day on the water

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Trip Essentials

Saltwater-resistant pliers with split ring tool and line cutter

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Waterproof Dry Bag

Roll-top bag for phone, wallet, and keys — keeps everything dry

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)

Polarized sunglasses

Hat or visor

Weather-appropriate clothing

Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

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)

Bug spray

Rain gear

Light rain jacket

$910

Estimated total for 2 people

$455

per person

Charter $500

Tip $100

Licenses $60

Food $100

Lodging $150

Cheboygan from ~$150/night

Pickup in Cheboygan

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Cheboygan

Activities for your non-fishing days

Boat Tours & Cruises

Snorkeling & Diving

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Wildlife & Nature Tours

What's Biting By Month

Peak

1 / 2

Smallmouth Bass

Walleye

Rainbow Trout

Largemouth Bass

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$26

Non-Resident$76

Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

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Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass

Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

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

Rainbow Trout

Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

Northern Pike

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:24-inch minimum

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

Walleye

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:15-inch minimum

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

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