What to Bring Fishing

For all seasons, you provide the fishing license and anything you want to eat and drink. You also will need a cooler to put any fish you might want to keep in. We offer fish cleaning for you at a extra cost.

Walleye:  All equipment is provided for you except electronics.

Perch:  All equipment is provivided for you except electronics.

Whitefish: Guided trips all equipment is provided for you. Unguided trips you bring all nessasary equipment for fishing.

 

 

Bring a fishing license - fishing on lake michigan A WI Fishing License with a Two day Great Lakes License is necessary to board and catch fish on Lake Michigan.
Bring a  sports bag for extra gear - lake michigan charter fishing A sports bag is a good idea to bring for carrying your rain gear, hat, glasses etc and other personal items that you need on a fishing trip.
Bring a cooler charter fishing for the fish you catch, food and drinks. Bring a cooler for food and drinks.
Bring a larger 55 quart cooler for all the fish you're going to catch.
Bring drinks to stay hydrated on lake michigan, charter fishing. Bring drinks to help keep yourself and your friends hydrated and happy. You can bring beer but you must be 21 years of age.
Bring sandwiches when you go charter fishing on lake michigan Bring sandwiches or food depending on the length of your trip.  You'll need to keep your energy up for reeling in all the fish we plan to catch.
Bonine is a great product to take if you get seasick on boats - bring or take before you go charter fishing with us on Lake Michigan
If you get sea sick or aren't sure if you get sea sick then it is a very wise idea to take your Bonine before you leave the dock. Nothing can ruin a fishing trip worse than a guy named "RALPH".
Bring sunblock when you go charter fishing on Lake Michigan Even in Wisconsin during the summer you can get a sun burn.  Make sure you bring sunscreen especially if your burn easy.  If you are burnt, you can't enjoy fishing on Lake Michigan.
Bring sunglasses when you go fishing on Lake Michigan Bring sun glasses.  Preferrably polarized fishing glasses to lesson the sun's glare that reflects off the water.  You'll need to keep your eyes open for the ones that jump.
Starting out at 4am means that you may need to dress in layers and bring some warm clothing You may need to dress in layers and bring some warm clothing to wear.  You'll want to be comfortable when you are fishing on Lake Michigan.
Don't forget your rain gear when you go charter fishing on Lake Michigan - The weather can change while you're out there all day... Don't forget your rain gear when you go fishing on Lake Michigan - The weather can change while you're out fishing for Brown Trout, Northern, or Perch.
You may also want to bring a hat to shade you from the sun. A hat or ball cap is a good idea, especially for you guys that are getting a bit thin on top.  Protects your head from burning.
Wear comfortable shoes with traction so you can anchor in while you're reeling in the big catch Wear comfortable shoes with traction, so you can anchor in while you're reeling in the big catch.
Bring a camera for video and still photos when you show off the big salmon you caught while charter fishing on Lake Michigan Bring a camera for video and still photos so you can show off the fish you caught while fishing on Lake Michigan.
Cash is great for tipping your deck hand or captain Tipping is optional, but we hope we do a great job and earn your business; year after year.  Cash is a great thing to have for the restaurants or bars around the area when your fishing trip is over.

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