Indian River Fishing Charters & Guides

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Charters & Guides in Indian River

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8 charters and guides in Indian River

Records caught at Indian River

Michigan's all-tackle list names Indian River as the catch location for one species.

Heaviest on the list

Smallmouth Bass

9.98 lb

2016

Why this one is here

The record names Indian River as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. 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.

Fishing trips in Indian River 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 3 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 Indian River

3 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 Indian River

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PLNPellston Regional/Emmet County 13 miles away
  • APNAlpena County Regional 57 miles away

Local public airports

  • Y65Campbell-Pratt 2 miles away
  • Y30Pbeaaye 8 miles away
  • MGNHarbor Springs 14 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Indian River.

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, Indian River CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Indian River

How many fishing charters and guides are in Indian River?

This page lists 8 fishing charters and guides in Indian River, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How do I book a charter or guide in Indian River?

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 Indian River?

The closest airports with airline service are Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN), 13 miles away and Alpena County Regional (APN), 57 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Campbell-Pratt (Y65), 2 miles away, Pbeaaye (Y30), 8 miles away and Harbor Springs (MGN), 14 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Indian River?

3 charters in Indian River 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 Indian River

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

Steelhead6Northern Pike5Walleye5Lake Trout5Salmon5Chinook Salmon3Atlantic Salmon3Coho Salmon3Musky1Brown Trout1

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