Fishing
Captain Ed weighs the catch of the day and takes home a tournament trophy
Lake Michigan Fishing at It’s Finest
Don’t just fish for Salmon, Lake Trout and Steelhead - catch them with Captain Ed of Water Waltz Charters.
“FISH ON!” will be the buzz word of the day at the hottest fishing grounds of the season, where lines will zip and the catch of the day will be yours using the finest fishing equipment available including: downriggers, planer boards, rods and reels, and lures of all kinds. Water Waltz, a 36 ft. Trojan cabin cruiser, features the latest navigation equipment, VHF radio, and a fish finder to hone in on the biggest and best fish Lake Michigan has to offer.
Captain Ed cleans and filets the catch
Aboard Water Waltz, you will be protected from the elements and enjoy an air conditioned salon, FM radio/CD player, bathroom with sink and shower, a refrigerator and a microwave, plus comfortable and spacious seating. All you need to bring is a zeal for fishing, a fishing license, snacks, your lunch and beverages, a camera or video recorder and a cooler with ice to transport the fish you catch. All fish will be cleaned and bagged by Captain Ed at River Noire Yacht Club’s excellent fish cleaning station.
Fishing charter excursions times and days are flexible to meet every schedule and budget with 4, 6 or 8 hour charters available. Choose from a 6 or 8 hour charter Saturday mornings or afternoons, or a 4 hour evening charter on weekdays. Water Waltz can accommodate up to six persons.
Don’t wait to book your charter fishing excursion, reserve your charter today! When you hire Water Waltz Charters for your fishing excursion, you aren’t just booking a fishing trip, but a catching experience. With over 20 years of fishing the Great Lakes, Coast Guard certified Captain Ed Born is a lifetime Michigan sportsman who will put his depth of knowledge to work for you.
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Lake Michigan Fishing Charter Rates
Limit - up to 6 people
4 hour trip - $300.00*
Weekdays only. Boat departs at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m.6 hour trip - $450.00* or 8 hour trip - $525.00*
Saturdays only. Choose from a morning or afternoon charter:
Boat departs mornings: 7:00am and returns at 1:00pm
Boat departs evenings: 3:00pm and returns at 9:00pm
Normal gratuity for the First Mate is 15 - 20% and is not included in the charter price.
*If the price of gasoline exceeds $3.45 per gallon, a fuel surcharge may be applied.
A $50 refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation.
Water Waltz Charters accepts payment by cash, check or all major credit cards using PayPal. You may pay online for either the full charter amount, or the $50 deposit.