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Mackinac Island, MI Fishing Trip — April

Your Mackinac Island, MI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 29°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

April Weather in Mackinac Island

37°F
Avg High
29°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

19 Guides Near Mackinac Island

No guides are based in Mackinac Island, but these guides operate nearby.

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North Shore Sport Fishing Charters - North Shore Sport Fishing Charters
North Shore Sport Fishing Charters

North Shore Sport Fishing Charters

5(64)Top Rated

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 - Island View Resort
Island View Resort

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 - Plumber's Helper Charter Service
Plumber's Helper Charter Service

Plumber's Helper Charter Service

5(54)Top Rated
Petoskey, Michigan
Soo & Straits Area Fishing Charters - Soo & Straits Area Fishing Charters
Soo & Straits Area Fishing Charters

Soo & Straits Area Fishing Charters

5(44)Top Rated
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
MFM Sport Fishing Charter and Guide Service - MFM Sport Fishing Charter and Guide Service
MFM Sport Fishing Charter and Guide Service

MFM Sport Fishing Charter and Guide Service

5(42)Top Rated
Cheboygan, Michigan
Work-N-Bites Custom Charters - Work-N-Bites Custom Charters
Work-N-Bites Custom Charters

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
Going Deeeper Sportfishing - Going Deeeper Sportfishing
Going Deeeper Sportfishing

Going Deeeper Sportfishing

5(17)Top Rated

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

inshore
Charlevoix, Michigan
Island Charters MI LLC - Island Charters MI LLC
Island Charters MI LLC

Island Charters MI LLC

5(15)Top Rated
Cedarville, Michigan
Rodzilla Charters - Rodzilla Charters
Rodzilla Charters

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
Sturgeon Bay Charters - Sturgeon Bay Charters
Sturgeon Bay Charters

Sturgeon Bay Charters

5(14)Top Rated

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

freshwaterSalmonPerch
Drummond, Michigan
Young Buck Fishing Charters - Young Buck Fishing Charters
Young Buck Fishing Charters

Young Buck Fishing Charters

5(6)Top Rated

Privacy Policy - Young Buck Charters LLC

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Northern Michigan Fishing Charter Indian River Fishing Charter - Northern Michigan Fishing Charter Indian River Fishing Charter
Northern Michigan Fishing Charter Indian River Fishing Charter

Northern Michigan Fishing Charter Indian River Fishing Charter

5(4)Top Rated

Northern Michigan Fishing Charter Indian River Fishing Charter Petoskey Cheboygan Mullett Burt Lake Walleye Pike Smallmouth Muskie Sturgeon Boat Captain

freshwaterNorthern PikeWalleye
Indian River, Michigan
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

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

What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Coho Salmon

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Steelhead

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Sault Ste. Marie4 guides · 46 miPetoskey3 guides · 38 miCedarville2 guides · 17 miPresque Isle2 guides · 66 miCheboygan2 guides · 16 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

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

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Year-round, but varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Some rivers have specific closures or gear restrictions. 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.

Perch
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish.

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