Wellston Fishing Charters & Guides

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Charters & Guides in Wellston

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28 charters and guides in Wellston

State records from the water off Wellston

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

Heaviest on the list

Brown Trout

41.45 lb

2009

10 Wellston captains name brown trout

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Manistee River, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not Wellston 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 Wellston by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

9 charters list half-day trips and 7 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 Wellston

7 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 Wellston

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TVCCherry Capital 41 miles away
  • GRRGerald R Ford International 95 miles away

Local public airports

  • 4Y9Eagles Landing 11 miles away
  • MBLManistee County/Blacker 14 miles away
  • 7Y2Thompsonville 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Wellston.

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, Wellston CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Wellston

How many fishing charters and guides are in Wellston?

This page lists 28 fishing charters and guides in Wellston, Michigan, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How do I book a charter or guide in Wellston?

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 Wellston?

The closest airports with airline service are Cherry Capital (TVC), 41 miles away and Gerald R Ford International (GRR), 95 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Eagles Landing (4Y9), 11 miles away, Manistee County/Blacker (MBL), 14 miles away and Thompsonville (7Y2), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Wellston?

7 charters in Wellston 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 Wellston

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

Salmon23Steelhead18Brown Trout10Northern Pike9Chinook Salmon9Lake Trout9Walleye6Coho Salmon6Smallmouth Bass5Bluegill2Brook Trout2Rock Bass1Rainbow Trout1Musky1Catfish1Crappie1Carp1

Charters & Guides near Wellston

Brethren32Harrietta17Fountain31Stronach27Onekama31Nessen City31

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