Lake Michigan Charter Help Wanted

(also posted on the Lake Michigan forum)
Okay, here’s the skinny, I’ve been on many charters in the past, but haven’t really done a good job of keeping notes on the good ones and bad ones. Some people obviously are better personality-wise than others, some are better fisherman, etc. I realize as much. Been on both Superior and Michigan and think I’d like to do Superior again as our last one was up to Isle Royale on Superior.

What I’m looking for is somebody that is easy-going but also knows how to put us on fish. Would like to target some big kings. We’re going to get this for my dad for a Christmas gift this year and would tentatively set a date for next fall (August the best timeframe for kings? Not quite sure….).

If you can offer any good advice on captains/charters to look at I would greatly appreciate it. It’s a lot easier to ask for advice from fellow fishermen and such vs. just doing a web search.

Thanks for any help you can lend. Please reply to this, send a PM, or send an email with anything you can offer.

Thanks,
Nate

Nate,

I have fished over 20 years on Lake Michigan with Dick and Gary aboard the Jester out of Manitowac, Wi. As far as big kings, they had the biggest in last years derby. You can reach Gary at 920 378 2491.

Nicky Boy out of Port Washington is a fantastic captain, he has the best catch rates in the area and is a great guy. He is a little intense when he’s on the fish though, but that’s the kind of captain I want when I’m spending good money.

Try Cool City Charters out of Two Rivers WI. I’ve known Joe for over 30 years and he knows how to find the fish. Also has a motel and will do package deals with fishing and lodging.
Cool City

Bring your fishing boat mid-late September to Sturgeon Bay and you can catch one after another on light tackle during the middle of the day in a protected area. In the AM and PM you can chase trophy bass, walleye, pike and ski’s if you choose. If that isnt enough you can catch your limit of perch for the heck of it.