Houghton Fishing Charters & Guides

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Charters & Guides in Houghton

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7 charters and guides in Houghton

State records from the water off Houghton

Michigan's all-tackle list records one species taken on Lake Superior, which the boats here fish.

Heaviest on the list

Lake Trout

61.5 lb

1997

5 Houghton captains name lake trout

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Lake Superior, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not Houghton itself. A record is what came over the rail once; it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Michigan's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Planning a trip to Houghton

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • CMXHoughton County Memorial 5 miles away
  • SAWMarquette/Sawyer Regional 76 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Houghton.

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, Houghton city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Houghton

How many fishing charters and guides are in Houghton?

This page lists 7 fishing charters and guides in Houghton, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How do I book a charter or guide in Houghton?

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 Houghton?

The closest airports with airline service are Houghton County Memorial (CMX), 5 miles away and Marquette/Sawyer Regional (SAW), 76 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Houghton?

5 charters in Houghton 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 Houghton

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

Lake Trout5Salmon5Chinook Salmon4Steelhead4Brown Trout4Walleye4Coho Salmon4Northern Pike4Splake3Smallmouth Bass2Rainbow Trout1Crappie1Largemouth Bass1Rock Bass1

Charters & Guides near Houghton

Hancock7Chassell6Laurium7Calumet7Eagle River5

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