Fishing Lake Michigan / Manistee Charters

Lake Michigan/Frankfort Fishing Charters

Lake Michigan is home to the KING of the Great Lakes the Chinook Salmon with many fish being caught north of 30 pounds.  Covering an area of nearly 22,500 square miles, this freshwater ocean contains endless opportunities for memories of a lifetime. Lake Michigan offers a variety of fishing opportunities, most commonly known for its salmon and trout fisheries.

The fishery begins in southern Lake Michigan in late April / early May and ends in northern Lake Michigan in late September. From late July to mid-September, Scaled Up Sport Fishing utilizes the port of Frankfort, Michigan, to capitalize on this incredible migration. 

Frankfort Fishing

Frankfort is the home of the Betsie River, one of the largest natural reproducing rivers for King Salmon and Steelhead.  A short distance away is the Platte River, which is the location of one of the largest Coho Salmon runs in Lake Michigan.  Also, the unique bottom structure of the area allows for an incredible population of Lake Trout.

Not only does everyone have the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime, but you will be doing so in one of the most beautiful places on earth in the shadows of the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Although trolling is the most commonly used method to catch these fish, we also offer jigging trips.  These trips are full of adrenaline and offer us the ability to fish in almost all weather conditions!