Franklin Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 22 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Franklin, with deep sea trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Franklin

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

22 charters and guides in Franklin

Deep sea fishing in Franklin

4 of the 22 charters in Franklin list offshore trips on their own websites.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Franklin by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

4 charters list half-day trips and 4 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Franklin

6 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Franklin

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DTWDetroit Metro Wayne County 21 miles away
  • FNTBishop International 38 miles away

Local public airports

  • VLLOakland/Troy 7 miles away
  • PTKOakland County International 12 miles away
  • 1D2Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal 14 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Franklin.

Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Franklin village.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Franklin

How many fishing charters and guides are in Franklin?

This page lists 22 fishing charters and guides in Franklin, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Franklin?

4 of the 22 charters listed in Franklin say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Franklin in October?

Under Michigan's rules you can keep tuna. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Franklin?

null Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter or guide in Franklin?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Franklin?

The closest airports with airline service are Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW), 21 miles away and Bishop International (FNT), 38 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Oakland/Troy (VLL), 7 miles away, Oakland County International (PTK), 12 miles away and Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal (1D2), 14 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Franklin?

6 charters in Franklin mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

Fish you can catch out of Franklin

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Franklin captains name that fish.

Walleye12Musky10Smallmouth Bass9Northern Pike6Steelhead3Salmon2Coho Salmon2Chinook Salmon2Lake Trout2Yellow Perch2Catfish2Tuna1Yellowtail1Brook Trout1Muskie1Perch1Largemouth Bass1Bluegill1Atlantic Salmon1Freshwater Drum1Channel Catfish1Bowfin1

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