Muskegon Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

29 captains within 25 miles of Muskegon, 10 of them in Muskegon itself, 3 running offshore. A full day is typically $525 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 29Captains within 25 miles
  • 3Deep sea boats
  • $390–$625Full day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Muskegon

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

29 charters and guides in Muskegon

Deep sea fishing in Muskegon

3 of the 29 charters in Muskegon 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.

State records from the water off Muskegon

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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Muskegon

The rates Muskegon charters and guides publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$325 – $850 6 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $600
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$350 – $525 6 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $425
  • Full day (8+ hours)$390 – $625 6 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $525

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Muskegon 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 5 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 Muskegon

8 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 Muskegon

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GRRGerald R Ford International 44 miles away
  • AZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International 77 miles away

Local public airports

  • MKGMuskegon County 4 miles away
  • 39ZFlying-A-Ranch 11 miles away
  • 5N7Hat Field 12 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Muskegon.

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, Muskegon city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Muskegon

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Muskegon?

6 Muskegon charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $390 to $625 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $525. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $525 trip is about $90 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Muskegon?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Muskegon charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Action Salmon Charters puts it: “All tackle and equipment are provided with complimentary cleaning and bagging of all fish kept in a professional fish cleaning station by Captain Art.”

Do Muskegon charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Double Down Fishing Charter puts it: “Tackle, bait and cleaning your catch are all handled by the crew — here's what to bring so you're ready for a full day on the water.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Muskegon charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, sunglasses, food and drinks come up most often on Muskegon charter sites.

How many people can come along in Muskegon?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take five and one — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Muskegon?

8 charters in Muskegon 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.

How do I book a charter or guide in Muskegon?

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.

Where do state waters end off Muskegon?

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

What airports are closest to Muskegon?

The closest airports with airline service are Gerald R Ford International (GRR), 44 miles away and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO), 77 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Muskegon County (MKG), 4 miles away, Flying-A-Ranch (39Z), 11 miles away and Hat Field (5N7), 12 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Muskegon?

This page lists 29 fishing charters and guides in Muskegon, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Muskegon

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

Salmon18Lake Trout12Steelhead9Brown Trout7Chinook Salmon6Coho Salmon5Walleye3Atlantic Salmon2Smallmouth Bass2Northern Pike2Rainbow Trout1Crappie1Rock Bass1Largemouth Bass1

Charters & Guides near Muskegon

Roosevelt Park30Whitehall29Grand Haven39Spring Lake39Twin Lake32Grant32

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