Macatawa Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 40 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Macatawa, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters & Guides in Macatawa

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40 charters and guides in Macatawa

State records from the water off Macatawa

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

Heaviest on the list

Rainbow Trout

26.5 lb

1975

1 Macatawa captain names rainbow trout

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Lake Michigan, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not Macatawa 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.

Fishing trips in Macatawa by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Macatawa

4 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Black Pearl Sportfishing, Inshore Adventures, Unwrapped Outdoors, Two Marines and a Boat.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

5 charters list half-day trips and 2 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 Macatawa

13 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 Macatawa

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GRRGerald R Ford International 36 miles away
  • AZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International 50 miles away

Local public airports

  • BIVWest Michigan Regional 5 miles away
  • Z98Ottawa Executive 15 miles away
  • 3GMGrand Haven Memorial Airpark 18 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Macatawa.

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, ZIP 49434.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Macatawa

How many fishing charters and guides are in Macatawa?

This page lists 40 fishing charters and guides in Macatawa, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Macatawa?

2 of the 40 charters listed in Macatawa say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 4 run inshore and bay trips.

How do I book a charter or guide in Macatawa?

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 Macatawa?

The closest airports with airline service are Gerald R Ford International (GRR), 36 miles away and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO), 50 miles away. Local public airports nearby: West Michigan Regional (BIV), 5 miles away, Ottawa Executive (Z98), 15 miles away and Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (3GM), 18 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Macatawa?

13 charters in Macatawa 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 Macatawa

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

Salmon24Lake Trout18Steelhead15Chinook Salmon10Brown Trout8Coho Salmon7Walleye6Northern Pike4Catfish2Smallmouth Bass2Freshwater Drum1Pike1Perch1Largemouth Bass1Crappie1Rock Bass1Rainbow Trout1Snapper1Grouper1Mahi-Mahi1Wahoo1Tuna1

Charters & Guides near Macatawa

Holland30West Olive33Saugatuck25Spring Lake39Grand Haven39Georgetown Township28

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